Rugged centre-half who is likely to partner skipper Ivan Hurtado at the heart of the Ecuador defence, Espinoza was in the squad four years ago but failed to make it on to the pitch. An ever-present throughout South American qualifying, playing in all 18 games, Espinoza made his international bow in June 2000 against Panama and has well over 50 caps to his name to date. Is a certain starter in Germany and gives a physical presence to his country's backline.