Arella Jácome

Arella Jácome Agnalt (born 20 August 2004) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Ecuador women's national team.

Early life The eldest of three children, Jácome was born to an Ecuadorian father, former Ecuador international footballer Santiago Jácome, and a Norwegian mother, Groanette Agnalt. She began playing football aged seven. At ten years old, she was enrolled in a football school run by LDU Quito, where her father serves as sporting director.

Club career In 2018, Jácome was signed to the L.D.U. Quito senior team by manager Jeny Herrera.

In February 2022, Jácome underwent surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left leg.

In December 2023, Jácome departed L.D.U. Quito to enroll at Ohio State University on a full scholarship.