Gonzalo Plata is from Equador, born in Guayaquil. He did all his training at Independiente del Valle. In 2018, he stood out for their main squad, making a difference in various competitions (Copa Libertadores U-20 & U-20 National Team). Sporting CP did not want to wait any longer to acquire his pass. 

As Sporting CP player, he represented Equador's National U-20 Team in the World Cup. Equador was 3rd in the competition and Plata won Bronze for Best Player in the tournament. 

Plata is now a regular at Sporting CP main squad where he will for sure show off his technical and fisical skills.