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Francisco Javier González Pérez (born 24 June 2005) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid C.[1]

Early life and career

González was born on 24 June 2005 in León.[2] From his beginnings in football at the early age of five, Fran González has been forged in the youth categories of Cultural Leonesa, where he showed an outstanding talent as a goalkeeper. For 12 seasons, he passionately defended the Leonesa colours.[3]

Real Madrid

In 2022, González joined Real Madrid after a season in the National League with the Cultural Leonesa's Juvenil B team.[4] His performance in Real Madrid Juvenil B drew attention, particularly under the watchful eye of Luis Llopis, the goalkeeping coach of the first team under the management of Carlo Ancelotti.[5][6]

In July 2023, González was called up for the preseason of Real Madrid's first team in the United States, marking a milestone in his career. His five-year contract extension with Real Madrid solidified his position and made him one of the four goalkeepers for the 2023/24 season.[7]

Fran González joined the Real Madrid Juvenil A,[8] alternating between matches with the Real Madrid C team [9] in the Tercera Federación. Despite not being part of the first team's squad, his youth did not hinder him from being a starter in the Tercera Federación[10] in a 0–1 victory in Las Rozas. He also traveled with the first team on their United States tour and was registered for the Champions League.[8]

He has also been called up to represent the Spanish U-19 national team.[11]

Style of play

González is known for his reflexes, agility and shot-stopping.[12]

Personal life

González has regarded Spain international Iker Casillas as his footballing idol.[13]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 May 2024[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Real Madrid C 2023–24 Tercera Federación 22 0 — 22 0
Real Madrid Castilla 2023–24 Primera Federación 1 0 — 1 0
Career total 23 0 0 0 23 0

Honours

Real Madrid

References

  1. ^ "Así es Fran González". elespanol.com.
  2. ^ "Cantera Real Madrid".
  3. ^ "La sorpresa de Ancelotti se llama Fran González". marca.com.
  4. ^ "Fran González llega al Real Madrid: "Cuando mis padres me lo contaron, les pregunté si me estaban vacilando"". leonoticias.com.
  5. ^ "Así es Fran González, el 'nuevo' portero de Ancelotti que tiene como ídolos a Courtois y Casillas".
  6. ^ "La sorpresa de Ancelotti se llama Fran González".
  7. ^ "El portero leonés Fran González forma parte del Real Madrid para la gira norteamericana".
  8. ^ a b "El 'debut' del portero leonés Fran González con el Real Madrid".
  9. ^ "Plantilla del Real Madrid C: uno a uno, todos los jugadores".
  10. ^ "Fran González vuela en La Fábrica".
  11. ^ "Fran González, convocado con la selección sub-19".
  12. ^ "Fran González: el portero de la Fábrica que ha enamorado a Llopis y es una copia de Courtois". relevo.com.
  13. ^ "Fran, el portero criado en León". diariodeleon.es.
  14. ^ Fran González at Soccerway
  15. ^ "Champions League: Real Madrid beat Dortmund for 15th title". espn.co.uk. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.

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