Gonzalo García (footballer, born 2004)

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 Real Madrid in 2014. He had a year long-stint with Mallorca's academy in 2018–19 when his family moved there, before returning to Real Madrid. In January 2022, he was promoted to Real Madrid Castilla, and he made his first appearance with them in March 2022. He was a prolific scorer in the División de Honor Juvenil de Fútbol in 2022–23 where he was top scorer and won the domestic U19 treble, which earned him a permanent promotion to the Castilla side. On 29 August 2023, García was received his first call-up to the senior side after the starting winger Vinicius Junior suffered an injury. 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.

International career
García is a youth international for Spain, having played for the Spain U19s at the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Playing style
García is a versatile forward who can play across the frontline, as winger on either side, centre-forward or as 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.

Honours
Real Madrid
 * La Liga: 2023–24