Newcastle are reportedly keen on Real Valladolid winger Gonzalo Plata. The 22-year-old is in Ecuador’s starting eleven against Qatar today to kick off the 2022 World Cup. Despite only turning 22 earlier this month, Plata already has 30 caps for Ecuador.
Journalist Dean Jones, in Give Me Sport, touts Plata to star on the world stage while claiming Newcastle rate him highly. Brighton, who have three of Plata’s international teammates on board, are also tracking the winger.
Plata joined Valladolid this past summer moving from Portuguese giants Sporting CP for around £2.5m. He spent two seasons in Lisbon with 38 appearances and 8 goal contributions. He is an academy product of Ecuador’s Independiente, which is where Brighton star Moises Caicedo got his start.
Plata has continued his upward trajectory this season with 2 assists in his 10 appearances in Spain. While two injuries have limited him, there is little the 5’10” speedster can’t do on the flanks.
The left footer is primarily deployed on the right where he can cut inside. While his pace and dribbling skill often catch the eye, he can pick out a pass and also is very tenacious off the ball.
Plata is one of a number of up-and-coming stars that Newcastle should have their eye on in this World Cup. He certainly fits the bill for what Newcastle are looking for in a wide attacker. Though he only just joined Valladolid in the summer with a contract to 2027.
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343 comments so far
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 3:46 PM
Comment #1come on Ecuador
Munster Mag
Nov 20, 2022 at 3:47 PM
Comment #2Will keep an eye on him today
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Comment #3VAR includes in ball sensor system for offsides
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Comment #41-0 Qatar. Already bought.
Munster Mag
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:03 PM
Comment #5Hope the boy Plata does well.
Zhongguo Geordie
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:03 PM
Comment #61-0 was the rumoured fix
Munster Mag
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #7Some of those Ecuador boys are built.
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #8yessss
Munster Mag
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #91-0 Ecuador!
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #10No home team has ever lost the opener
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #11They did not bribe them enough!
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:06 PM
Comment #12Having said that 😆
Zhongguo Geordie
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #13Opener is always previous winner
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #14haha VAR
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #15lol
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #16Peter,
There’ll be a negotiation at half time no doubt!
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #17shocking
Munster Mag
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #18Ruled out!! Corruption !! 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #19offside by minus 5 yards
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #20We think Toon get hard done by VAR!
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #21ZG,
I shall rephrase just for you.
No home nation has ever lost their opener
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #22blatant corruption
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #23I am betting on Qatar to win the WC at this stage.
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #24stinks
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #25TfB cricket team lost Wood for T20 final. Doh, another 5 points.
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #26Host nation even 😆
Wor B
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #27It’s a handicap system, you have to score three against Qatar to get one on the scoreboard.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:11 PM
Comment #28Can anyone tell me how that was offside?
Ashingtoon62
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:12 PM
Comment #29And the corruption begins!!
Rather brazen as well,may I add…
DrGloom
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:12 PM
Comment #30Apparantly goalkeeper’s incompetence saved Qatar. When he missed the original free-kick, it hit the head of an Ecuador player, at which point there was only one defender (and no goalkeeper) between Valencia and the goal. It was very tight, but I think that’s what happened.
I’m not actually watching but this is what guardian said
Zhongguo Geordie
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:14 PM
Comment #31Sounds like the people everybody suspected would cheat have cheated. Must be a coincedence
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:16 PM
Comment #32so it was offside
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #33even that ref could not give a penalty. Perhaps a red?
jane
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #34justice
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #35Chalked off for wearing a yellow shirt
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Comment #36Valencia doesn’t accept bribes
ottawageordie2
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #37Well I’m still a big fan of Shelvey. I believe he’s got a lot to contribute this season. After that we’ll see.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #38It is like a training match. You know, (oops sorry blog) Toon vs Fulham, Saints, Chelsea etc.
Toon fans bad
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #39Qatar keeper is footin gash 😆
Wor B
Nov 20, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #40That’s a bit hard on Gash TfB.