Background
Arce was born in Pamplona, Navarre.
Arce was born in Pamplona, Navarre.
In the 2007-2008 season Arce scored 20 Tercera División goals for Lourdes, and was signed by Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes in the ensuing offseason. In the summer of 2009, Arce returned to Spain and resumed his career in the lower divisions and amateur football. In October 2012, in a Beauty King and Queen contest held in Villarrobledo, Arce finished in third position, being elected Best Spanish Body in the process.
After graduating from Osasuna"s youth academy he spent the entirety of his Spanish career in the lower leagues. He appeared only once in the Segunda División B, as a second-half substitute in Lemona"s 3–0 away win against Marino de Luanco. In the following transfer window he moved teams – and countries – again, signing for Club 12 de Octubre for whom he played at least three times in the Paraguayan Primera División.