Ecuador is ready to represent the nation for 4th time in FIFA World. Their first attendance at the FIFA World Cup was in 2002 in South Korea & Japan. After that, they played in 2006 and 2014 in Germany and Brazil. Ecuador’s best performance in the FIFA World Cups was in 2006 when they reached Round 16.
Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad
FIFA allows participant nations to set their best 23 line up for Qatar World Cup. Ecuador’s best and Possible Players are:
| Players | Club | Position |
| Hernán Galíndez | Universidad de Chile | GK |
| Jorge Pinos | Nine de Octubre | GK |
| Moisés Ramírez | Independiente del Valle | GK |
| Fernando León | Atlético San Luis | Defender |
| Piero Hincapié | Bayer Leverkusen | Defender |
| Robert Arboleda | São Paulo | Defender |
| Byron Castillo | Barcelona | Defender |
| Pervis Estupiñán | Villarreal | Defender |
| Xavier Arreaga | Seattle Sounders | Defender |
| Ángelo Preciado | Genk | Defender |
| Diego Palacios | Los Angeles FC | Defender |
| Michael Carcelén | Barcelona | Mid Fielder |
| Carlos Gruezo | FC Augsburg | Mid Fielder |
| Romario Ibarra | Pachuca | Mid Fielder |
| Ángel Mena | León | Mid Fielder |
| Jeremy Sarmiento | Brighton & Hove Albion | Mid Fielder |
| Gonzalo Plata | Valladolid | Mid Fielder |
| Jhegson Méndez | Orlando City | Mid Fielder |
| Alan Franco | Charlotte FC | Mid Fielder |
| Moisés Caicedo | Brighton & Hove Albion | Mid Fielder |
| Jordy Caicedo | CSKA Sofia | Forward |
| Michael Estrada | D.C. United | Forward |
| Enner Valencia | Fenerbahçe | Forward |
Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifier Squad
In 2018 they failed to make their position in the final 32 teams and lost in Qualifiers. After that, they also hired a new coach, Gustavo Alfaro, a former Argentine player. But now, in Qatar World Cup qualifiers, they played 13 matches and won 7 games.
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Enner Valencia |
| Coach | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Forwards | Leonardo Campana, Jordy Caicedo, Enner Valencia, Michael Estrada, Djorkaeff Reasco. |
| Defenders | Diego Palacios, Pervis Estupinan, Piero Hincapie, Xavier Felix Torres, Arreaga, Byron Castillo, Angelo Preciado, Robert Arboleda, Jackson Porozo. |
| Goalkeeper | Moisés Ramírez, Alexander Dominguez. |
| Midfielders | Jose Cifuentes Alexander Alvarado, Gonzalo Plata Alan Franco, Carlos Gruezo, Angel Mena, Jhegson Mendez, , Moises Caicedo, Romario Ibarra, , Jeremy Sarmiento, Dixon Arroyo. |
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Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2022 Matches
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 21 November | Qatar vs. Ecuador | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 25 November | Netherlands vs. Ecuador | Khalifa Int’l Stadium |
| 29 November | Ecuador vs. Senegal | Khalifa Int’l Stadium |
Ecuador Iconic Players to Watch
Every team player plays a crucial role in team wins, but the prominent members of Ecuador’s side are Byron Castillo, the most dependable defender of the group. While if we look at the midfield portion Angel Mena, Gonzalo Plata, and Carlos Gruezo are the best performers for their side. But as an attacker, Enner Valencia plays a good role.
Ecuador Team Coach
Following their failure to make the 2018 World Cup qualifying cut, Ecuador formed a new squad and hired Gustavo Alfaro as their head coach. As a result, the team entered the competition for the fourth time, thanks to his excellent coaching.
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