Sebastían González Baquero (born 6 June 2003) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Shabab Al Ahli.
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.
Club career Gonzalez made his debut for L.D.U. Quito on 22 June 2021 against Delfín in the Supercopa Ecuador. He scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Manta Fútbol Club on 26 September 2021.
After establishing himself in the first team he was progress was halted by a shoulder injury in March 2022, that required surgery. Despite that, during the 2022 season he collected over 1,200 minutes, scored two goals, and was credited with two assists. He started the final of the 2023 2023 Copa Sudamericana which L.D.U. Quito won on penalties against Brazilian opponents Fortaleza.
In 2024 he signed on a free transfer for Dubai-based side Shabab Al Ahli Club.
International career In November 2022, he was called up for the first time to the Ecuador national team for a friendly match against Iraq. In January 2023, he was called up to the Ecuador U-20 side for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship. In May 2023, he was called up to the Ecuador under-20 side for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Style of play Gonzalez style of play in central midfield has been compared with Spanish great Sergio Busquets.
Honours Liga de Quito Serie A: 2023 Copa Sudamericana: 2023 Supercopa Ecuador: 2021
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