11 Facts About Joao Plata

Joao Plata began his career in the youth ranks of hometown club Barcelona before joining the Alfaro Moreno Academia in Guayaquil in 2009.

Joao Plata impressed Liga coach Edgardo Bauza and was called up to the senior side during the Second Stage of the 2010 Serie A season.

Joao Plata's debut was considered very promising and Plata became a fixture for the rest of the season.

Joao Plata ended the season appearing in 7 league matches and scoring one goal as Liga captured the Second Stage of the 2010 Serie A and then defeated Emelec to be declared national champion for the 10th time in the club's history.

Joao Plata was awarded the George Gross Memorial Trophy as the tournament's best player.

Joao Plata returned to LDU Quito on a six-month loan from Toronto on July 11,2012.

Joao Plata re-joined Toronto in January 2013 upon the end of the loan.

On May 20,2013, Joao Plata scored his first goal for Real Salt Lake against Chivas USA.

Joao Plata scored his first goal for the club on 24 January 2021 against Necaxa.

Joao Plata's contract was terminated in the summer of 2021.

Joao Plata was a member of the Ecuador Under-20 national team.