This Saturday, April 5 was a special date for Fran González, the young goalkeeper who officially debuted with the first team of the Real Madrid on the 30th of LaLiga. With only 19 years, 9 months and 10 days, González not only fulfilled the dream of dressing the white shirt at Bernabéu, but also got into the history of the club as one of the youngest goalkeeper to debut.
Despite the defeat against Valencia (1-2)the meeting represented an important step in the goalkeeper’s career. Fran became the fifth youngest goalkeeper to defend the framework of Madrid, only behind historical as Juan Canales, Iker Casillas, Adauto Iglesias and José Ramón Nebot.
The debut was not simple. Valencia was effective in his arrivals and managed to beat the young goalkeeper twice. The first goal arrived very early, at minute 13, after a header of Diakhaby in a corner kick. The second goal, in 90+5 ‘, was the work of Hugo Duro, who defined precisely to give victory to visitors.
Fran González arrived at Real Madrid in 2022 from the Leon Cultural and Sports. Since its incorporation into the white subsidiary, its development has been constant and notable, standing out in key matches and gaining the confidence of the Merengue coaching staff.
His great performance with the Spanish Sub-19 National Team He also caught his attention. Last summer was European champion with the youth team, which ended up confirming its projection as one of the most future archers of Spanish football.
The opportunity to debut in an official party came out of necessity, due to the injury of Thibaut Courtois and caring for Andriy Lunin facing the loaded calendar. Despite the result, the club values the experience acquired by the young man and sees it as a future bet for the meringue arch.
The players comforting Fran González after the game. They should be ashamed as they have played and have left him defeated in both goals. pic.twitter.com/rftry86nzy
– 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒂 ♡ (@candela28_) April 5, 2025
The defeat before Valencia was a blow to Madrid, He stayed with 63 points and fell to the second place in the table, three units below FC Barcelona. However, the game also served for new promises to begin to write their history in the club.
Fran González, with his imposing stature, his quiet personality and his tempering under pressure, made it clear that he has conditions to continue growing. Although the score was not favorable, the goalkeeper won a place in the historical records of the most laureate club in Europe.
Fran González debuts in the official party.
– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) April 5, 2025