Stiven Plaza

Independiente del Valle

Born in Eloy Alfaro Canton, Plaza started his career with Norte América in 2011, as a left winger. In 2017, after stints at Deportivo Azogues and Aucas, he joined Independiente del Valle and was a regular starter in the club's under-18 squad. Converted to a forward by Juan Carlos León, Plaza made his senior debut during the 2018 season with Alianza Cotopaxi, the club's reserve team. After scoring 7 goals in 3 games in the 2018 U-20 Copa Libertadores, he was reportedly being watched by scouts of the Premier League sides Manchester City and Manchester United. Plaza made his professional – and Serie A – debut on 11 June 2018, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 away draw against Universidad Católica. He scored his first goal on 12 August, netting his team's third in a 3–1 home win against Emelec. On 23 October 2018, Plaza scored a brace in a 2–0 away defeat of Técnico Universitario.

Valladolid

On 10 December 2018, Spain's Real Valladolid confirmed a pre-contract with Plaza to join the club once the transfer window opened on 1 January 2019. Then, Plaza made his debut with Valladolid on 16 February 2019, in a 1–0 away loss against Barcelona. On 25 August 2019, Plaza scored his first goal in Europe, helping Real Valladolid Promesas to a 4–1 victory over CD Izarra in a Segunda División B match.

Trabzonspor (loan)

On 17 August 2020, Plaza was loaned to Turkish side Trabzonspor for two seasons. On 26 September 2020, Plaza made…

On 4 October 2018, Plaza was called up by Ecuador manager Hernán Darío Gómez for friendlies against Qatar and Oman. He made his full international debut eight days later, starting in a 4–3 loss against the former at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.

Club

As of 14 April 2026

International

As of match played 16 October 2018

Independiente del Valle

Ecuadorian Serie A: 2021 Aucas

Supercopa Ecuador runner-up: 2023 Ecuador U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup third place: 2019