Jhoanner Stalin Chávez Quintero (born 25 April 2002) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as left back for club Lens and the Ecuador national team.
Club career 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 Ligue 1 club Lens on loan, with a buyout clause.
Loan to Sparta Prague On 9 February 2026, Chávez joined Czech First League club Sparta Prague on a half-year loan deal 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 for Félix Torres in a 0–0 draw at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIndependiente JuniorsEcuadorian Serie B30————30Independiente del Valle (loan)2020Ecuadorian Serie A10—1Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores0—00202021210—70—1Appearance(s) in Supercopa Ecuador0290202221310213Six appearances and one goal in Copa Libertadores, seven appearances and one goal in Copa Sudamericana2——4472023152—0000—152Total585102212—10909Bahia2023Série A1009Appearance(s) in Campeonato Baiano050—5Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste1291Lens (loan)2023–24Ligue 180—002Appearances in UEFA Europa League0—100Lens II2023–24National 310————10Lens2024–25Ligue 1101—1020—1312026–27Ligue 100—00000000Total101—102000131Sparta Prague (loan)2025–26Czech First League00—0000—00Career total906192273406114611
International
EcuadorYearAppsGoals202210202320202430202510Total70
Honours Independiente del Valle Ecuadorian Serie A: 2021 Copa Sudamericana: 2022 Copa Ecuador: 2022
Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2023
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