Fernando Enrique Arce Ruiz (born 24 April 1980) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

After being relegated to the bench for most of his first year at Irapuato, Arce's breakout season in 2001 in which he scored two goals and had five assists helped garner attention from other teams.

Prior to the Primera División de México Clausura 2002, Arce was transferred to Veracruz, where he remained until the following year.

Before the Clausura 2008, Arce moved to Santos Laguna[1] For the Apertura 2011 he signed for newly promoted side Club Tijuana, right in his hometown.

On 23 December 2013, in a friendly match against Club America he was substituted out and his son Fernando Arce Juárez, came in as his replacement.