Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez
Ecuador | Attacker | Universidad Catolica
Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez, 31, is a footballer from Ecuador playing as Attacker for Universidad Catolica. Palacios Vélez was born in Portoviejo, Ecuador. In the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores season Palacios Vélez has 2 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 40 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Palacios Vélez is ranked 5th in the Liga Pro Top Scorers list for 2026/27.
Profile
- Full name
- Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 20 February 1995 | Portoviejo | Ecuador
- Nationality
- Ecuador
- Height
- 185
- Weight
- 80
- Position
- Attacker
- Shirt number
- 18
- Current club
- Universidad Catolica
League Rankings
- Liga Pro 2026/27 | Top Scorers | Position 5 | 6 goals View the Liga Pro top scorers
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Universidad Catolica | CONMEBOL Libertadores | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| 26/27 | Universidad Catolica | Liga Pro | 16 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.88 |
| 2025 | Universidad Catolica | CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.60 |
| 25/26 | Universidad Catolica | Liga Pro | 40 | 18 | 2 | — | 3 | 0 | 7.11 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet
Runner-up finishes
- Liga Pro 1× | 2018 | Ecuador
Clubs | 6
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Universidad Catolica
Jul 2024 – present
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El Nacional
Jan 2023 – Jul 2024
Loan
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Emelec
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
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Tecnico Universitario
May 2022 – Jan 2023
Loan
-
Emelec
Jan 2022 – May 2022
-
El Nacional
Jun 2019 – Jan 2022
Loan
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez play?
Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez plays as Attacker.
Which team does Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez play for?
Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez plays for Universidad Catolica in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
How many goals has Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez scored this season?
Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez has scored 0 goals in 2 appearances in the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 season.
How old is Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez?
Byron Efrain Palacios Vélez is 30 years old and comes from Ecuador.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 08:09 UTC