The American country Ecuador is going to play the World Cup for the fourth time in Qatar World Cup 2022. Although they failed to qualify for the last World Cup in Russia, they have qualified with honors in three of the previous four World Cup tournaments. They are going to face host nation Qatar, European underdog Netherlands, and African lion Senegal in Group A in Qatar this year.
They can keep in mind the fact that none of the World Cup contenders are favorites, but those who play well take home the trophy. They are looking to start their 2022 World Cup journey with a win in their tournament opener against Qatar
Coach
Gustavo Julio Alfaro is the current head coach of Ecuador’s national football team. On 26th August 2020, he was announced as the head coach of Ecuador by their national football federation. He is not much experienced but his attacking strategies and cool humor can make him the best of the world in 2022 on Qatari soil.
Goalkeepers
LDU Quito’s veteran goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez is the most senior player of this national side with his 70 international appearances. While Aucas’ goalkeeper Hernan Galíndez and Independiente del Valle’s Moises Ramirez will be the 2nd and 3rd choice goalkeepers for Julio Alfaro’s side in Qatar.
Another young talent Gonzalo Valle can give a promising start to his country on the big stage of Qatar.
| Player name | Club name |
| Alexander Dominguez | LDU Quito |
| Hernan Galíndez | Aucas |
| Moises Ramirez | Valle |
| Gonzalo Valle | Guayaquil City |
Defenders
Leon’s defender Byron Castillo was a controversial name in the Ecuador squad until FIFA is ineligible for both Chile and Peru. Piero Hincapie, on the other hand, is one of the most talented young left-backs in world football, and he has been producing excellent performances for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
The pace of young star footballers like 9 de Octubre’s Robert Arboleda and Santos Laguna’s Felix Torres could prove to be a trump card for Ecuador in Qatar. Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan and Genk’s Angelo Preciado are the other reliable names in Ecuador’s defense.
| Player name | Club name |
| Byron Castillo | Leon |
| Piero Hincapie | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Robert Arboleda | 9 de Octubre |
| Felix Torres | Laguna |
| Pervis Estupinan | Brighton |
| Angelo Preciado | Genk |
| William Pacho | Antwerp |
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Midfielders
Valladolid’s talented attacking midfielder Gonzalo Plata scored 3 back to back goals against big names like Uruguay, Colombia, and Peru in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. so he wants to repeat his form in Qatar.
While, Leon’s Angel Mena, Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, Los Angeles FC’s attacking midfielder Sebas Mendez, Augsburg’s Carlos Gruezo, Pachuca’s Romario Ibarra, and Telleres’ Alan Franco are the other reliable names for Julio Alfaro’s midfield.
| Player name | Club name |
| Gonzalo Plata | Valladolid |
| Angel Mena | Leon |
| Moises Caicedo | Brighton |
| Sebas Mendez | Los Angeles FC |
| Carlos Gruezo | Augsburg |
| Romario Ibarra | Pachuca |
| Alan Franco | Telleres |
Forwards
With 35 international goals, Ecuador’s all-time leading goalscorer Fenerbahce’s goal machine Enner Valencia will lead his team in Qatar. Another star striker Michael Estrada scored 6 goals in the qualifying stage. So this attacking duo can make his country proud on Qatar soil.
Djorkaeff Reasco, Ayrton Preciado, and Jordy Caicedo are the other reliable options for Julio Alfaro’s side.
| Player name | Club name |
| Enner Valencia | Fenerbahce |
| Michael Estrada | Cruz Azul |
| Djorkaeff Reasco | Newell’s Old Boys |
| Ayrton Preciado | Santos Laguna |
| Jordy Caicedo | UNAL |
| Bryan Angulo | Santos |
Conclusion
The American country Ecuador is going to play the World Cup for the fourth time in Qatar World Cup 2022. They are going to face host nation Qatar, European underdog Netherlands, and African lion Senegal in Group A in Qatar this year.
They can keep in mind the fact that none of the World Cup contenders are favorites, but those who play well take home the trophy. They are looking to start their 2022 World Cup journey with a win in their tournament opener against Qatar.
FAQ
What is the main symbol of Ecuador’s national football team?
Ecuador’s national bird Andean condor is the main symbol of Ecuador’s national football team
Who is the current captain of Ecuador? Who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Ecuador?
Enner Remberto is the current captain of Ecuador. He is also the all-time leading goalscorer with 35 international goals for Ecuador.
In which year Ecuador made its 1st debut in FIFA World Cup?
In the 2002 Korea and Japan World Cup, Ecuador made its 1st debut in FIFA World Cup.