Gonzalo Plata
LW
Playmaking Forward
Nov 1, 2000 (25)
Left
5'10"
143 lb
Ranking
Grades
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2026 World Cup
Overall Grades by game
2026 World Cup
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Limited threat in quiet outing
Plata registered one tackle (one won) and one interception in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Mexico.
Analysis: Plata came into the game on the back of his heroic goal against Germany that had sent Ecuador to the round of 32, but could not replicate that magic. He had a very quiet night offensively and rarely posed a threat, with one chance created his only attacking contribution and no shots registered for the first time in the tournament. He ends the competition with one goal from eight shots and seven chances created across four games.
Scores key goal vs. Germany
Plata scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Germany. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Analysis: Plata was one of the most dangerous players for Ecuador in the first two matches of the tournament, but he came through when it mattered the most against Germany by netting the game-winning goal. The Flamengo winger sneaked inside the six-yard box and tipped the ball past Manuel Neuer to give Ecuador a 2-1 victory. With four points out of three matches (W1, D1, L1), Ecuador are in a good position to reach the knockout stages, though their next opponent -- if there's any -- will depend on what happens in other groups.
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