Diego Palacios

Diego José Palacios Espinoza (born 12 July 1999), commonly known as "Chiqui", is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians and the Ecuador national team.

Early career
Born in Guayaquil, Palacios made his senior debut with Deportivo Azogues in the 2014 Segunda Categoría. After a short period at Norte América, he moved to Aucas in 2016 after both clubs had a partnership.

Palacios spent a season with the youth sides before making his first team debut for Aucas in 2017, in the Ecuadorian Serie B. A regular starter, he helped the club in their promotion to the Ecuadorian Serie A, and made his debut in the category in 2018.

Willem II
In July 2018 he agreed a season long loan with Willem II. He made his debut in the Dutch Eredivisie on 11 August 2018 playing the full 90 minutes against VVV-Venlo.

Los Angeles FC
On 12 August 2019, Palacios signed a contract with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.

Corinthians
On 2 January 2024, Palacios was announced at Corinthians.

International career
In October 2018 he made his debut for the Ecuador national team in a friendly game against the Qatar national team.

Honours
Los Angeles FC
 * MLS Cup: 2022
 * Supporters' Shield: 2022
 * CONCACAF Champions League runner-up: 2020

Ecuador U20
 * U-20 South American Championship: 2019
 * FIFA U-20 World Cup third place: 2019

Individual
 * South American Youth Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
 * CONCACAF Champions League Best Young Player: 2020
 * CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2020, 2023
 * MLS All-Star: 2022