Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
G. Plata played 4 matches for Ecuador, starting every one. His only goal came in the group stage (Group E) against Germany.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group E | vs Ivory Coast 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group E | vs Curaçao 0-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Group E | vs Germany 2-1 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal · 🟨 |
| Round of 32 | vs Mexico 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jiménez (born 1 November 2000) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club Flamengo and the Ecuador national team.
Sporting Plata joined Sporting from Ecuadorean club Independiente del Valle for an undisclosed fee during the 2018–19 winter transfer window. Plata scored his first Primeira Liga goal for Sporting in a 2–0 win over Boavista on 23 February 2020. On 19 May 2021, Plata scored in Sporting's 5–1 win over Marítimo as the club won their first Primeira Liga title in 19 years.
Valladolid On 31 August 2021, Plata joined Spanish Segunda División side Real Valladolid on loan for the 2021–22 season. On 11 July 2022, Plata was purchased by Valladolid, signing a contract until 2027.
Al Sadd On 23 July 2023, Plata joined Qatar Stars League side Al Sadd.
Flamengo On 30 August 2024, Plata joined Brazilian side Flamengo. Later that year, on 10 November, he scored the goal that secured the Copa do Brasil trophy for Flamengo by winning 1–0 in the second leg against Atlético Mineiro at Arena MRV.
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