Jhoanner Chávez

Jhoanner Stalin Chávez Quintero (born 25 April 2002) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as left back for French club RC Lens and the Ecuador national team.

Independiente del Valle
Born in Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Chávez joined Independiente del Valle's youth setup in 2014, aged 12. After making his senior debut with the reserve team Independiente Juniors, he made his first team debut on 30 September 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Fernando Guerrero in a 4–0 away loss against Flamengo, for the year's Copa Libertadores.

Chávez made his Ecuadorian Serie A debut on 6 December 2020, replacing Luis Segovia in a 2–0 home win over El Nacional. He scored his first professional goal on 2 April 2022, netting his team's second in a 3–1 away success over Gualaceo.

Bahia
On 7 January 2023, Chávez was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Bahia on a five-year contract.

Loan to Lens
On 9 January 2024, Chávez joined French Ligue 1 club RC Lens on loan, with a buyout clause.

International career
After representing Ecuador at under-17 level, Chávez received his first call-up for the full side on 9 November 2022, for a friendly against Iraq. He made his full international debut three days later, coming on as a half-time substitute Félix Torres in the 0–0 draw at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Honours
Independiente del Valle
 * Ecuadorian Serie A: 2021
 * Copa Sudamericana: 2022
 * Copa Ecuador: 2022

Bahia
 * Campeonato Baiano: 2023