 Initially slated to be with the club for a year, he extended his plans with the squad until 2010.On May 16, 2011, he announced his retirement from professional football to make way for younger players.During his first era with the Ecuador national football team he was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and in Copa América 1995, 1997 with his brother,1999, and 2001
He played 77 official games before announcing his retirement in 2004.