Diego José Palacios Espinoza
Ecuador | Defender | Universidad Catolica
Diego José Palacios Espinoza, 27, is a footballer from Ecuador playing as Defender for Universidad Catolica. Palacios Espinoza was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores season Palacios Espinoza has 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 12 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Palacios Espinoza is ranked 20th in the Cup Top Scorers list for 2025/26.
Profile
- Full name
- Diego José Palacios Espinoza
- Age
- 27
- Born
- 12 July 1999 | Guayaquil | Ecuador
- Nationality
- Ecuador
- Height
- 169
- Weight
- 68
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 6
- Current club
- Universidad Catolica
League Rankings
- Cup 2025/26 | Top Scorers | Position 20 | 0 goals View the Cup top scorers
- Cup 2025/26 | Top Assists | Position 20 | 0 assists Visit the Cup hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Universidad Catolica | CONMEBOL Libertadores | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 26/27 | Universidad Catolica | Liga Pro | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.72 |
| 25/26 | Karpaty | Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.64 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 4 won
- CONMEBOL U20 1× 2019 South America
- MLS 1× 2022 USA
- MLS All-Star 1× 2022 World
- Paulista A1 1× 2025 Brazil
Runner-up finishes
- Concacaf Champions Cup 2× | 2023 · 2020 | N/C America
- Campeones Cup 1× | 2023 | N/C America
- KNVB Beker 1× | 2018/2019 | Netherlands
- Liga Pro Serie B 1× | 2017 | Ecuador
- MLS 1× | 2023 | USA
Clubs | 6
-
Corinthians
Jan 2026 – present
Return from loan
-
Universidad Catolica
Jan 2026 – Jan 2026
Loan
-
Karpaty
Aug 2025 – Jan 2026
Loan
-
Corinthians
Jan 2024 – Aug 2025
Free
-
Los Angeles FC
Aug 2019 – Jan 2024
-
Willem II
Jul 2018 – Aug 2019
Loan
Injury and Suspension History
- Knee Injury : 18 June 2024 to 15 February 2025
- Knee Injury : 3 February 2024 to 6 June 2024
- Foot Injury : 26 September 2018 to 29 September 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Diego José Palacios Espinoza play?
Diego José Palacios Espinoza plays as Defender.
Which team does Diego José Palacios Espinoza play for?
Diego José Palacios Espinoza plays for Universidad Catolica in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
How many goals has Diego José Palacios Espinoza scored this season?
Diego José Palacios Espinoza has scored 0 goals in 1 appearances in the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 season.
How old is Diego José Palacios Espinoza?
Diego José Palacios Espinoza is 26 years old and comes from Ecuador.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 08:09 UTC