Diego Palacios
Ecuadorian left-back for Universidad Católica (on loan from Corinthians) and the Ecuador national team.
Diego José Palacios Espinoza (born 12 July 1999), commonly known as "Chiqui", is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Universidad Católica on loan from Corinthians and the Ecuador national team.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Left-back
- Affiliation
- LAFC (first team, joined from Willem II)
- Nationality
- Ecuadorian
Lore & Background
Born in Guayaquil, Palacios made his senior debut with Norte América in the 2015 Segunda Categoría. After a short period at Norte América, he moved to Aucas in 2016 after both clubs had a partnership. Palacios spent a season with the youth sides before making his first team debut for Aucas in 2017, in the Ecuadorian Serie B. A regular starter, he helped the club in their promotion to the Ecuadorian Serie A, and made his debut in the category in 2018. In July 2018 he agreed a season long loan with Willem II. He made his debut in the Dutch Eredivisie on 11 August 2018 playing the full 90 minutes against VVV-Venlo. On 12 August 2019, Palacios signed a contract with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC. On 2 January 2024, Palacios was announced at Corinthians.
Reader's Guide
Diego Palacios is a left-back who began his senior career in Ecuador, moved to Europe on loan with Willem II, then joined LAFC in MLS, and later transferred to Corinthians. He has represented Ecuador internationally since 2018 and was part of their 2021 Copa América and 2022 FIFA World Cup squads.
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