Biography
Who is Pervis Estupiñán?
Early life and beginnings
Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. He began his path in the sport by joining the youth setup at Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in 2011. He was thirteen years old at the time he joined this youth system. He eventually moved up to the first team during the 2015 season.
His professional debut occurred on 1 February 2015. He started that match, which resulted in a 1-0 home victory against El Nacional. This initial experience in his home country set the foundation for his future career in international leagues.
Early career in Europe
In July 2016, Pervis Estupiñán was sold to the English club Watford. Following this transfer, he spent several years on loan at different clubs in Spain to gain experience. He was initially assigned to the B-team of Granada CF, which competed in the Segunda División B.
His debut in La Liga took place on 5 April 2017 while playing for Granada. Later, he had loan spells with UD Almería and RCD Mallorca in the second division. He also spent time with CA Osasuna after they achieved promotion to the top flight.
Villarreal and Brighton
In September 2020, Pervis signed a seven-year contract with the Spanish side Villarreal. During his time with the Valencian club, he was part of the squad that secured the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League title. He also helped the team reach the semi-finals of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League.
He moved to the English Premier League in August 2022, signing a five-year deal with Brighton & Hove Albion. Throughout his tenure there, he contributed to the team's success in league matches and the FA Cup. He scored goals against clubs such as Arsenal, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Tottenham Hotspur during his time in England.
Moving to AC Milan
Pervis Estupiñán joined the Italian side AC Milan on 24 July 2025. He signed a five-year contract with the club for a fee reported to be at least £17 million. This transfer marked a significant milestone, as he became the first Ecuadorian player in the history of AC Milan.
On 8 March 2026, he reached another career goal by scoring his first Serie A goal for his new team. This goal came during the Derby della Madonnina against Inter, and it helped his team secure a 1–0 home win.
International football career
Pervis made his debut for the Ecuador national team on 13 October 2019 during a friendly match against Argentina. He represented his country at the 2019 Copa América, where his performance earned him a spot in the Team of the Tournament as the team reached the quarter-finals.
He was also included in the 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In May 2026, he was selected once again for the national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His international experience remains a central part of his professional football career.
Birthday and age
Pervis Estupiñán was born on January 21, 1998, which makes Pervis 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Pervis shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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