Patricio Javier Urrutia Espinoza (born 15 October 1978) is an Ecuadorian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Urrutia started playing football for local club Liga Deportiva Cantonal de Ventanas.

In 2002, he was loaned back to Barcelona for a season, playing in 38 matches and scoring two goals before being transferred to LDU Quito.

[5] However, on 26 August 2009, Urrutía signed a two-year contract with Fluminense after a second round of medical exams showed the recovery time for his knee was less than expected.

[6] Urrutia was first called up to the national team on 17 November 2004, in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match against Brazil in Quito.

His appointment to the Ecuadorian squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup raised a few eyebrows, as he had not made an appearance for them in months.