Gonzalo García (footballer, born 2004)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gonzalo García Torres | ||
| Date of birth | 24 March 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Real Madrid B | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | SEK | ||
| 2010–2012 | Club Santa Bárbara | ||
| 2012–2014 | Jarama Race | ||
| 2014–2018 | Real Madrid | ||
| 2018–2019 | Mallorca | ||
| 2019–2023 | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Real Madrid B | 34 | (5) |
| 2023– | Real Madrid | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Spain U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Spain U19 | 10 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 July 2023 | |||
Gonzalo García Torres (born 24 March 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid Castilla.
Career
García is a youth product of SEK, Club Santa Bárbara, and Jarama Race, before joining the youth academy of
Vinicius Junior suffered an injury.[6] He was named to the squad list for Real Madrid for the first time for a La Liga match against Getafe CF on 2 September 2023.[7]
International career
García is a youth international for Spain, having played for the Spain U19s at the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[8]
Playing style
García is a versatile
second striker. He is a constant threat in open play, and lethal during transitions. He is a physical player who can use his body to create space and shield the ball. He is a prolific goalscorer, who was involved in 25% of his U19s goals when they won the domestic treble.[9]
Career statistics
- As of match played 31 March 2024[10]
| Club | Season | League | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2021–22 | Primera División RFEF
|
2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Primera Federación | 5 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Primera Federación | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 5 | |
| Total | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
| Real Madrid | 2023–24 | La Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 36 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 5 | ||
- ^ Appearances in 2023 Primera Federación play-offs
Honours
Real Madrid
References
- ^ "Qui est Gonzalo, le remplaçant possible de Vinicius ?". 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Siguen las promociones el Juvenil A: Gonzalo García da el salto definitivo". 15 January 2022.
- ^ Forjanes, Carlos (19 May 2023). "El '9′ está en La Fábrica". Diario AS.
- ^ "Real Madrid's U19s complete domestic treble". ESPN.com. 20 May 2023.
- ^ Forjanes, Carlos (19 May 2023). "Real Madrid already have a new '9′ in La Fábrica". Diario AS.
- ^ Madrid, Managing (29 August 2023). "Gonzalo García could feature against Getafe". Managing Madrid.
- ^ "Gonzalo, la novedad en la lista del Real Madrid ante el Getafe". MARCA. 1 September 2023.
- ^ Camacho, Ignacio (4 July 2023). "¡A por el 12º Europeo Sub-19!". Diario AS.
- ^ Reyna, Ash (29 August 2023). "19-year-old Castilla forward likely to be called up for Real Madrid vs Getafe game".
- ^ Gonzalo García at Soccerway
- ^ "Real Madrid crowned champions after Barca's defeat at Girona". BBC Sport. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Champions League: Real Madrid beat Dortmund for 15th title". espn.co.uk. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
External links
- Gonzalo García at BDFutbol
- Gonzalo García at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Gonzalo García at Soccerway
- Real Madrid Juvenil profile