History of Gonzalo Plata in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 20, 2025

Gonzalo Plata is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a right winger. He currently plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club Flamengo and represents the Ecuador national team. Plata is known for his right-wing position and contributions to both club and country in the sport of soccer.

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November 2000: Gonzalo Plata's Birth

On November 1, 2000, Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jiménez was born. He is an Ecuadorian professional footballer.

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2018: Plata joined Sporting CP

In 2018, Gonzalo Plata joined Sporting CP from Independiente del Valle for an undisclosed fee during the 2018–19 winter transfer window.

February 2020: First Primeira Liga Goal

In February 23, 2020, Gonzalo Plata scored his first Primeira Liga goal for Sporting in a 2–0 win over Boavista.

May 2021: Primeira Liga Title Win

On May 19, 2021, Gonzalo Plata scored in Sporting's 5–1 win over Marítimo, securing the club's first Primeira Liga title in 19 years.

August 2021: Loan to Real Valladolid

On August 31, 2021, Gonzalo Plata joined Spanish Segunda División side Real Valladolid on loan for the 2021–22 season.

2021: Selected for Copa América

In 2021, Gonzalo Plata was selected in the 28-player Ecuador squad for the 2021 Copa América.

July 2022: Permanent Transfer to Valladolid

On July 11, 2022, Gonzalo Plata was purchased by Valladolid, signing a contract until 2027.

2022: Named in FIFA World Cup Squad

In 2022, Gonzalo Plata was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

July 2023: Joins Al Sadd

On July 23, 2023, Gonzalo Plata joined Qatar Stars League side Al Sadd.

August 2024: Joins Flamengo

On August 30, 2024, Gonzalo Plata joined Brazilian side Flamengo.

2024: Copa do Brasil Title

In 2024, Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive goal, securing the 2024 Copa do Brasil 5th trophy for Flamengo with a 1-0 victory against Atlético Mineiro at Arena MRV.