Fran González (footballer, born 2005)

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

Early life and 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.

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

Style of play
González is known for his reflexes, agility and shot-stopping.

Personal life
González has regarded Spain international Iker Casillas as his footballing idol.