Fernando Roberto Hidalgo Maldonado (born May 20, 1985 in Quito) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for Cumbayá as a midfielder.

Before debuting for the Quito club's professional team, he played one season with Tungurahua in Ambato.

In 2008, after the request of then manager Ever Hugo Almeida, he was signed by Guayaquil-based club Barcelona.

It wasn't until Reinaldo Merlo became the manager of Barcelona did he begin to make an impact and become a starter.

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