LDU Quito (Ecuador; South America/CONMEBOL)
Who are they? Shock winners of the Copa Libertadores last year, LDU were the first side to win the title in Ecuadorian football history, knocking out the likes of Estudiantes de La Plata, San Lorenzo and Mexican big spenders America. Coach Edgardo Bauza has made the side tough to beat, but has had to contend with the loss of several key players, most notably Joffre Guerron.
Captain? Captain Patricio Urrutia is a dynamic midfielder who takes control of the game and scored seven goals in LDU's Copa run last year. He was also part of the Ecuador squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and has established himself in the centre of midfield for their 2010 qualifying campaign.
Player to watch? Claudio Bieler. The 24-year-old striker has already been around the block, having played in Argentina, Chile and now Ecuador. Not the most powerful forward, Bieler's movement and pace causes defences havoc and he has a decent scoring record.