The 1998 season was the 76th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
National leagues
Serie A Champion: LDU Quito (5th title) International cup qualifiers: 1999 Copa Libertadores: LDU Quito, Emelec 1999 Copa CONMEBOL: Deportivo Cuenca Relegated: Técnico Universitario, Panamá
Serie B Winner: Macará (2nd title) Promoted: Macará, Audaz Octubrino Relegated: Green Cross, Calvi
Segunda Winner: Universidad Católica Promoted: Universidad Católica, Esmeraldas Petrolero
Clubs in international competitions Team1998 Copa Libertadores1998 Copa Merconorte1998 Copa CONMEBOLBarcelonaRunner-upEliminated in the First RoundN/ADeportivo CuencaN/AN/AEliminated in the Round of 16Deportivo QuitoEliminated in the First RoundN/AN/AEl NacionalN/AEliminated in the SemifinalsN/AEmelecN/AEliminated in the First RoundN/A
National teams
Senior team The Ecuador national team played just one match in 1998: a friendly against Brazil.
External links National leagues details on RSSSF