Francisco Javier González Pérez (born 24 June 2005) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Sevilla.
Early life and club career González was born on 24 June 2005 in León. 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.
Real Madrid In 2022, González joined Real Madrid after a season in the National League with the Cultural Leonesa's Juvenil B team. 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.
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.
Fran González joined the Real Madrid Juvenil A, alternating between matches with the Real Madrid C team 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 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.
González made his LaLiga debut on 4 April 2025 against Valencia, making him the youngest goalkeeper to debut for Real Madrid since Iker Casillas in 2000. The game ended in a 1–2 loss.
Sevilla On 2 August 2026, González joined Sevilla, signing a contract until 2031.
International career González is a Spain youth international, has been called up to represent the Spain U19. He got called up for 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship held in Northern Ireland and was an unused substitute throughout the tournament, which Spain won after defeating France U19 2–1 in the final.
Style of playing González is known for his reflexes, agility and shot-stopping.
Personal life González has regarded Spain international Iker Casillas as his footballing idol.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReal Madrid C2023–24Tercera Federación220———220Real Madrid Castilla2023–24Primera Federación10———102024–25Primera Federación190———1902025–26Primera Federación260———220Total460———460Real Madrid2024–25La Liga1000000010Sevilla2026–27La Liga0000——00Career total690000000690
Honours Real Madrid UEFA Champions League: 2023–24 UEFA Super Cup: 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024
Spain U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2024
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