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Universidad CatólicaUE
Card stats based on2025/2026·(22 matches · 9-6-7)
LibertadUniversidad CatólicaFull Time
Universidad Católica5
Técnico Universitario0
Full Time
Guayaquil City0
Universidad Católica0
Full Time
Universidad Católica2
Barcelona Guayaquil1
Full Time
Deportivo Cuenca0
Universidad Católica2
Full Time
Universidad Católica1
LDU Quito0
Full Time
Leones del Norte1
Universidad Católica0
Liga Pro
2026| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  Independiente del Valle | 23 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 22 | +34 | 58 | |
2 | Universidad Católica | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 19 | +19 | 39 | |
3 |  Macará | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 23 | +7 | 38 | |
4 |  Aucas | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 38 | |
5 | Barcelona Guayaquil | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 18 | +6 | 35 | |
6 | LDU Quito | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 18 | +5 | 35 | |
7 | Leones del Norte | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 32 | |
8 | Deportivo Cuenca | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 31 | |
9 | Libertad | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 30 | |
10 |  Mushuc Runa | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 34 | -5 | 28 | |
11 | Guayaquil City | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 28 | |
12 |  Emelec | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 28 | -9 | 28 | |
13 |  Orense | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 35 | -8 | 26 | |
14 | Técnico Universitario | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 29 | -9 | 26 | |
15 |  Delfin | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 23 | -9 | 23 | |
16 |  Manta | 23 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 29 | -20 | 14 |
Shots
9
-7
Last 18 matches
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17 Mar 2026 — 01 Aug 2026
High
23
Low
1
Avg
14.1
Goals
28
Wins8
Draws4
Losses6
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals | Shots | On Goal | Inside | Fouls | Corners | Offsides | Subs | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Aug |  Técnico Universitario | 5 - 0 | 5 | 9 | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - |
27 Jul |  Guayaquil City | 0 - 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 Jul |  Barcelona Guayaquil | 2 - 1 | 2 | 22 | 8 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - |
18 Jul |  Deportivo Cuenca | 0 - 2 | 2 | 22 | 7 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - |
15 Jul |  LDU Quito | 1 - 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - |
10 Jul |  Leones del Norte | 1 - 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 Jul |  Mushuc Runa | 2 - 3 | 2 | 17 | 6 | - | 17 | - | - | - | - |
31 May |  Emelec | 1 - 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 May |  Orense | 1 - 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - |
16 May |  Delfin | 2 - 2 | 2 | 23 | 6 | - | 13 | - | - | - | - |
View all 18 matches
Squad
Manager: Diego Andrés Martínez Carrera
Players: 25Foreign: 8U-23: 5
Goalkeepers (3)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Cueva | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Johan Lara | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rafael Romo | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Defenders (10)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Diego Palacios | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Darwin Carlos Nazareno ArroyoU23 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnathan Mina | - | - | - | |
| 24 | Rockson Renteria | - | - | - |
| 33 | Luis Cangá | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Jhon Chancellor | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| 44 | Eric ValenciaU23 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 19 | M. Sevillano | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Eddy Mejía | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 29 | Gregori Anangonó | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Midfielders (7)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Emiliano Clavijo | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | Jerónimo Cacciabue | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Andrés RodríguezU23 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 28 | M. Díaz | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 | Facundo Martínez | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | L. MorenoU23 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Rooney TroyaU23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Attackers (5)
| # | Player | App | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Saenddy Said Yánez Zambrano | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | M. Alonso | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| 18 | Byron Palacios | 22 | 6 | 1 |
| 9 | Azarias Londoño | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | José Fajardo | 17 | 7 | 1 |
Universidad Católica — computed season insights (2025)
- D2-2 vs LDU Quito2025-10-05
- D1-1 @ Libertad2025-10-19
- L1-2 @ Orense2025-10-25
- D1-1 vs Barcelona Guayaquil2025-11-02
- W2-0 @ Independiente del Valle2025-11-08
- D1-1 vs Libertad2025-11-21
- D0-0 vs Orense2025-11-29
- D1-1 @ Barcelona Guayaquil2025-12-07
- L0-1 vs Independiente del Valle2025-12-14
- L0-2 @ LDU Quito2025-12-21
- Points per game, season
- 1.4558 pts in 40 games
- Points per game, last 10
- 0.9
- Current run
- L2
- Consecutive games scoring
- 0
- Consecutive games conceding
- 3
| Where | Pld | W | D | L | Goals | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 33-19 | 34 | 1.7 |
| Away | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 34-31 | 24 | 1.2 |
- Clean sheets
- 23% (9/40)
- Failed to score
- 13% (5/40)
- Both teams scored
- 68% (27/40)
- Best run of the season
- 12 unbeaten2025-07-19 → 2025-10-19
- Worst run of the season
- 5 without a win2025-11-21 → 2025-12-21
- Top scorer
- Byron Palacios · 18 goals
- Share of team goals
- 26%18 of 68 player goals this season
- Top-3 scorers share
- 53%Byron Palacios 18 · José Fajardo 10 · M. Alonso 8
Shares computed over all goals credited to individual players this season (own goals excluded).
- Position
- #4 of 32
- Record
- 13W 10D 7L · 49 pts
- Goal difference
- +1958 scored · 39 conceded
Figures computed from the GioScore results database · as of 2026-08-06
About Universidad Católica EC
Universidad Católica hold 4th place of 32 in Liga Pro 2025, 49 points from 13 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses. At 58 for and 39 against, the goal difference runs to +19. Season-long they average 1.45 points per game; the last 10 have produced only 0.9.
With 18 goals, Byron Palacios is the team's leading scorer — 26% of its total. In 68% of their games in 2025, both sides found the net. The campaign has had both faces: 12 games unbeaten at one end, 5 without a win at the other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stadium does Universidad Católica EC play at?
Universidad Católica EC plays their home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, which has a capacity of 8,000 seats.
When was Universidad Católica EC founded?
Universidad Católica EC was founded in 1963, making them 63 years old.
How many trophies has Universidad Católica EC won?
Universidad Católica EC has won 1 major trophies throughout their history.
Who is the manager of Universidad Católica EC?
The current manager of Universidad Católica EC is Diego Andrés Martínez Carrera.
What league does Universidad Católica EC play in?
Universidad Católica EC currently competes in Liga Pro.