Robert Abel Arboleda Escobar (born 22 October 1991) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo.
On 21 June 2017, São Paulo signed Arboleda from Universidad Católica del Ecuador in a US$2 million transfer.
Arboleda made his debut for Ecuador on 26 May 2016 in a match against the United States.
Arboleda was selected in the 23 player Ecuador squad for the Copa América Centenario.
Arboleda was selected in the 23-man Ecuador squad for the 2019 Copa América.
Arboleda was selected in the 28 player Ecuador squad for the 2021 Copa América.
Arboleda was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In his childhood days, Arboleda was fan of international Brazilian players Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Juninho Pernambucano. He almost became a policeman before he decided to pursue his football career.
São Paulo