Germán Gómez
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Germán Gómez was a Spanish
professional footballer for Racing Santander and Atlético Madrid.
, in the midfield. Under manager Ricardo Zamora
, Gómez was able to win successive La Liga
titles and was club captain for most of his Madrid career. After his successful career at Atlético, Germán went back to Santander to play for Racing, retiring in 1954.
, making his debut in Valencia on 28 December 1941, in a 3–2 win against Switzerland
.
Spain
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professional footballer for Racing Santander and Atlético Madrid.
Playing career
Gómez joined Atlético in 1939 from Racing. He spent eight seasons there, forming a formidable parternship with Machín and Ramón GabilondoRamón Gabilondo
Ramón Gabilondo Alberdi was a Spanish international football player who played club football for Real Valladolid and Atlético Madrid....
, in the midfield. Under manager Ricardo Zamora
Ricardo Zamora
Ricard Zamora i Martínez was a Spanish footballer and manager. He played as a goalkeeper for, among others, RCD Espanyol, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. As an international he played for both the Catalan XI and Spain...
, Gómez was able to win successive La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
titles and was club captain for most of his Madrid career. After his successful career at Atlético, Germán went back to Santander to play for Racing, retiring in 1954.
International career
Germán won 6 caps with the Spanish national teamSpain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, making his debut in Valencia on 28 December 1941, in a 3–2 win against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
.
Honours
Atlético Madrid- La LigaLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: 1939-40, 1940-41