Gonzalo Plata

Club career 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.

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.

On August 28, 2026, it was announced that the Russian club Dynamo Moscow had signed Plata for a transfer fee of €10m , however, three days later, the club backed out of the deal, claiming that Plata had failed his medical exams.

International career Plata was selected in the 28 player Ecuador squad for the 2021 Copa América. Plata was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

On 31 May 2026, Plata was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A month later, on 25 June, he netted the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Germany, securing his country's place in the knockout stage.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first.

Honours Sporting CP Primeira Liga: 2020–21 Taça da Liga: 2020–21 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2021

Flamengo FIFA Challenger Cup: 2025 FIFA Derby of the Americas: 2025 Copa Libertadores: 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2025 Copa do Brasil: 2024 Supercopa do Brasil: 2025 Campeonato Carioca: 2025, 2026

Ecuador U20 South American Youth Championship: 2019

Individual South American Youth Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup Bronze Ball: 2019