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Sebastián González (footballer, born 2003)

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Sebastían González
Personal information
Full name Sebastían González Baquero
Date of birth (2003-06-06) 6 June 2003 (age 21)
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Shabab Al Ahli
Number 28
Youth career
0000–2021 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

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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

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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]

International career

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In November 2022, he was called up for the first time to the Ecuador national football team for a friendly match against Iraq.[9][10] In January 2023, he was called up to the Ecuador U-20 side for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.[11] In May 2023, he was called up to the Ecuador under-20 side for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[12]

Style of play

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Gonzalez style of play in central midfield has been compared with Spanish great Sergio Busquets.[13]

Club level

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Liga de Quito

References

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  1. ^ "Sebastian Gonzalez". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  2. ^ "'Playing in the League was what I always looked for since I was little". Bendito Football. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  3. ^ Avila, Andres (November 5, 2022). "González, Rodríguez and Napa, the surprises of Ecuador". Benditofutbol.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  4. ^ "LDU QUITO VS. DELFIN 4 - 2". Soccerway. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  5. ^ "MANTA VS. LDU QUITO 2 - 2". Soccerway. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  6. ^ "League player Sebastián González underwent shoulder surgery". Elcomercio. March 21, 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Electric Ecuador aiming to continue youth dominance in Sudamericano Sub-20". FIFA.com. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  8. ^ "FORTALEZA VS. LDU QUITO 1 - 1". Soccerway. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Ecuador finds another guest for its friendly against Iraq (PHOTO)". Futbolecuador. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  10. ^ "GUSTAVO ALFARO CALLED UP 17 PLAYERS TO FACE IRAQ". elcanaldelfutbol. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  11. ^ Alencastro, Jesus (January 5, 2023). "Those called up by La TRI for the South American Sub 20". stuiofutbal. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  12. ^ Sinchire, Alexis (May 9, 2023). "U-20 World Cup: Ecuador presented its squad". Benditofutbol. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  13. ^ Ortiz, Pedro (21 August 2022). "Sebastián González's crack plays in LDU, like Busquets and there is video". Elfutbolero.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.


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