Ecuadorian association football player
Sebastían González 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 Current team
Shabab Al Ahli Number
28 0000 –2021
L.D.U. Quito Years
Team
Apps
(Gls ) 2021-2024
L.D.U. Quito
57
(4) 2024-
Shabab Al Ahli
0
(0) 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
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
Gonzalez made his debut for L.D.U. Quito on June 22, 2021 against Delfín in the Supercopa Ecuador .[ 3] [ 4] 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] [ 7] 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
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] Ecuador U-20 side for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship .[ 12] 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup .[ 13]
Style of play
Gonzalez style of play in central midfield has been compared with Spanish great Sergio Busquets .[ 14]
Club level
Liga de Quito
References
^ "Sebastian Gonzalez" . Soccerway . Retrieved 29 October 2023 .^ " . 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 .
