Fran González (footballer, born 2005)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Javier González Pérez | ||
| Date of birth | 24 June 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | León, España | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Real Madrid | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francisco Javier González Pérez (born 24 June 2005) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid.[1]
Early life
Fran González, born on 24 June 2005 in León, Spain, [2] a young goalkeeper who has emerged as a promising player in the world of football, gaining the attention of the sports community.
Beginnings with Cultural Leonesa (2010-2022):
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]
Joining Real Madrid Juvenil B (2022):
In 2022, Fran González made a significant career move by joining Real Madrid after an impressive season in the National League with the Cultural Leonesa's second Juvenil team. [4]
His transfer was confirmed on July 1, 2022. 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]
Preseason with the First Team in the United States (July 2023)
In July 2023, Fran González was called up for the preseason of the Real Madrid 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]
Known as 'the new Courtois'[8], Fran has shown remarkable characteristics, such as his agility and ability to stop balls. He was part of the expedition that took on the likes of Milan, Manchester United and Fútbol Club Barcelona.
Real Madrid Juvenil A and Real Madrid C (September 2023)
Fran González joined the Real Madrid Juvenil A [9], alternating between matches with the Real Madrid C team [10] 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 [11] 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.[12]
Fran González has garnered attention and interest from the sports media and football fans. He has also been called up to represent the Spanish U-19 national team. [13]
Style of play
González is known for his reflexes.[14]
Personal life
González has regarded Spain international Iker Casillas as his football idol.[15]
References
- ^ "Así es Fran González". elespanol.com.
- ^ "Cantera Real Madrid".
- ^ "La sorpresa de Ancelotti se llama Fran González". marca.com.
- ^ "Fran González llega al Real Madrid: «Cuando mis padres me lo contaron, les pregunté si me estaban vacilando»". leonoticias.com.
- ^ "Así es Fran González, el 'nuevo' portero de Ancelotti que tiene como ídolos a Courtois y Casillas".
- ^ "La sorpresa de Ancelotti se llama Fran González".
- ^ "El portero leonés Fran González forma parte del Real Madrid para la gira norteamericana".
- ^ "Fran González: el portero de la Fábrica que ha enamorado a Llopis y es una copia de Courtois".
- ^ "El 'debut' del portero leonés Fran González con el Real Madrid".
- ^ "Plantilla del Real Madrid C: uno a uno, todos los jugadores".
- ^ "Fran González vuela en La Fábrica".
- ^ "El 'debut' del portero leonés Fran González con el Real Madrid".
- ^ "Fran González, convocado con la selección sub-19".
- ^ "Fran González: el portero de la Fábrica que ha enamorado a Llopis y es una copia de Courtois". relevo.com.
- ^ "Fran, el portero criado en León". diariodeleon.es.