Sebastián González (footballer, born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sebastían González Baquero | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 2003 | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Shabab Al Ahli | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | L.D.U. Quito | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021-2024 | L.D.U. Quito | 57 | (4) |
| 2024- | Shabab Al Ahli | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023- | Ecuador U-20 | 11 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 29 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Sebastían González Baquero (born 6 June 2003) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Shabab Al Ahli.[1]
Early life
[edit]Gonzalez started playing football at a soccer school in Nayón when he was 7 years old. He joined L.D.U. Quito at under-12 level. He was a fan of the club growing up, and would watch them play with his dad.[2]
Career
[edit]Gonzalez made his debut for L.D.U. Quito on June 22, 2021 against Delfín in the Supercopa Ecuador.[3][4] He scored his first goal in a 2-2 draw against Manta Fútbol Club on 26 September 2021.[5]
After establishing himself in the first team he was progress was halted by a shoulder injury in March 2022, that required surgery.[6] Despite that, during the 2022 season he collected over 1,200 minutes, scored two goals, and was credited with two assists.[7] He started the final of the 2023 2023 Copa Sudamericana which L.D.U. Quito won on penalties against Brazilian opponents Fortaleza.[8]
In 2024 he signed on a free transfer for Dubai-based side Shabab Al Ahli Club.[9]
International career
[edit]In November 2022, he was called up for the first time to the Ecuador national football team for a friendly match against Iraq.[10][11] In January 2023, he was called up to the Ecuador U-20 side for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.[12] In May 2023, he was called up to the Ecuador under-20 side for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[13]
Style of play
[edit]Gonzalez style of play in central midfield has been compared with Spanish great Sergio Busquets.[14]
Club level
[edit]- Liga de Quito
References
[edit]- ^ "Sebastian Gonzalez". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "'Playing in the League was what I always looked for since I was little". Bendito Football. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Avila, Andres (November 5, 2022). "González, Rodríguez and Napa, the surprises of Ecuador". Benditofutbol.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "LDU QUITO VS. DELFIN 4 - 2". Soccerway. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "MANTA VS. LDU QUITO 2 - 2". Soccerway. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "League player Sebastián González underwent shoulder surgery". Elcomercio. March 21, 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Electric Ecuador aiming to continue youth dominance in Sudamericano Sub-20". FIFA.com. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "FORTALEZA VS. LDU QUITO 1 - 1". Soccerway. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Sébastien González Joins Shabab Al Ahli from LDU Quito". ecu.news. November 1, 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Ecuador finds another guest for its friendly against Iraq (PHOTO)". Futbolecuador. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "GUSTAVO ALFARO CALLED UP 17 PLAYERS TO FACE IRAQ". elcanaldelfutbol. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Alencastro, Jesus (January 5, 2023). "Those called up by La TRI for the South American Sub 20". stuiofutbal. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Sinchire, Alexis (May 9, 2023). "U-20 World Cup: Ecuador presented its squad". Benditofutbol. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Ortiz, Pedro (21 August 2022). "Sebastián González's crack plays in LDU, like Busquets and there is video". Elfutbolero.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- 2003 births
- Living people
- Spanish people of Ecuadorian descent
- Ecuadorian men's footballers
- Ecuadorian expatriate men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Ecuadorian Serie A players
- UAE Pro League players
- L.D.U. Quito footballers
- Shabab Al Ahli Club players
- Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates
- Ecuadorian expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates
- Copa Sudamericana–winning players