Gonzalo Plata presented his new clothing line in Guayaquil; the garments have the stamp of the footballer

After the outstanding performance of Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jiménez in the first round of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the footballer, in addition to sports, will now focus on his GP Brand.

And this arises with the launch, held this Wednesday, December 7, of its first line of sportswear at the Roland store located in the San Marino Shopping mall, in Guayaquil, which will initially include caps and t-shirts marked with the of the footballer

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“This project is a dream come true. I want people to be able to identify with this, because it’s more than fashion; It is the opportunity to support the families that make a living from clothing and reach young people with the message that with humility, effort and dedication dreams come true”, mentioned Gonzalo.

Through the GP Brand, they hope to generate jobs in local communities through the design and manufacture of 100% Ecuadorian sportswear.

Gonzalo’s family is the one that will take care of the business, since the footballer must travel to Spain. “I hope to continue growing later and that it is what God wants,” said Gonzalo.

Bryan, brother of the Tri team, indicated that the making of the garments is linked to supporting ventures over all those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Each cap and t-shirt is $24.99. And for the purchase of a garment there is a 10% discount. The garments are made by artisans from Quito.

Carlos Zaldumbide, corporate manager of Mabel Group Roland, indicated that this new step for Silver arose from conversations between that business group and certain soccer figures. “What we want to do is support the startup and launch of the brand. It is something that is just beginning, and we as an Ecuadorian company know how difficult it can be to start a business in the country”, he pointed out.

Regarding the elimination of Ecuador in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Plata said that it was “a bitter taste”, but that the idea is to continue standing and achieve better results for the next football event. Gonzalo was accompanied by his family and his mother hugged and cried for the emotional launch.

In Europe they warn that in January there will be “fierce competition” for Gonzalo Plata, whom they consider to have a “raw” but “incredibly exciting” talent.

Plata was born in Guayaquil and is 20 years old. He belongs to the Real Valladolid Soccer Club, of Spain, a team with which he signed in 2021.

The Real Valladolid attacker is the South American footballer with the highest market value in La Liga Smartbank, with five million euros.

In addition, Plata was runner-up in the Copa Libertadores Sub-20 with Independiente del Valle in 2018. He was included in the ideal eleven of the South American Soccer Championship Sub-20, revelation player of the South American Soccer Championship Sub-20 and Bronze Ball of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. (YO)