Iván González López
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Iván González López sometimes just Iván, is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Madrid Castilla
mainly as a central defender.
, Province of Málaga, Andalusia
, Iván finished his football grooming with local Málaga CF
, and made his first team - and La Liga
- debut on November 22, 2009, at home against Real Zaragoza
, and made immediate impact as he rescued his side from defeat by scoring with his head in the 74th minute, in a 1–1 draw.
From then onwards, he became a defensive mainstay in Juan Ramón López Muñiz
's side, soon attracting interest from the likes of Real Madrid
, Atlético Madrid, Liverpool
and Hull City
.
After the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini
, González appeared more as a defensive midfielder than in his natural position, but was also deemed surplus to requirements in December 2010, alongside five other players; he eventually stayed at the club. However, on 28 January 2011, he was loaned to Real Madrid Castilla
in Segunda División B
for the rest of the season
and the following
, making his official debut on 6 February, in a 2–0 win at Pontevedra CF
. On September 11, in a match against Coruxo
, Iván scored his first goal for Castilla and was later sent off in the same match. 16 October he was again sent off, this time in a 1−0 away defeat to Rayo B
.
to the Spanish under-21 team
, for the 2011 UEFA European Football Championship qualifier
against Finland
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
mainly as a central defender.
Club career
Born in TorremolinosTorremolinos
Torremolinos is a municipality on the Costa del Sol of the Mediterranean, immediately to the west of the city of Málaga, in the province of Málaga in the autonomous region of Andalusia in southern Spain...
, Province of Málaga, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, Iván finished his football grooming with local Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, and made his first team - and 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...
- debut on November 22, 2009, at home against Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
, and made immediate impact as he rescued his side from defeat by scoring with his head in the 74th minute, in a 1–1 draw.
From then onwards, he became a defensive mainstay in Juan Ramón López Muñiz
Juan Ramón López Muñiz
Juan Ramón López Muñiz is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a central defender, and a current manager.-Playing career:Muñiz was born in Gijón, Asturias...
's side, soon attracting interest from the likes of Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, Atlético Madrid, Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
and Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
.
After the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean manager and former footballer. His current club is La Liga side Málaga CF.-Club career:...
, González appeared more as a defensive midfielder than in his natural position, but was also deemed surplus to requirements in December 2010, alongside five other players; he eventually stayed at the club. However, on 28 January 2011, he was loaned to Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
in Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
for the rest of the season
2010–11 Segunda División B
The 2010–11 Segunda División B season is the 80th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 28 August 2010, and the season ended on 26 June 2011 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...
and the following
2011–12 Segunda División B
The 2011–12 Segunda División B season is the 81st since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 20 August 2011, and the season is scheduled to end on 24 June 2012 with the promotion play-off finals.-Group 1:...
, making his official debut on 6 February, in a 2–0 win at Pontevedra CF
Pontevedra CF
Pontevedra Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It was founded in 1941, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 1, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, with a capacity of 12,000 seats.Having enjoyed...
. On September 11, in a match against Coruxo
Coruxo FC
Coruxo Fútbol Club, is a Spanish football club based in the parish of Coruxo, Vigo, in the autonomous community of Galicia. Founded in 1930, it plays in 2ªB - Group 1, holding home matches at O Vao, with a capacity of 1,200 spectators....
, Iván scored his first goal for Castilla and was later sent off in the same match. 16 October he was again sent off, this time in a 1−0 away defeat to Rayo B
Rayo Vallecano B
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid B, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo B, is a Spanish football club based in the Madrid neighbourhood of Vallecas...
.
International career
On 6 August 2010, González was called by coach Luis MillaLuis Milla
Luis Milla Aspas is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and a current coach....
to the Spanish under-21 team
Spain national under-21 football team
The Spain national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of Spain and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The team, nicknamed La Rojita , competes in the biannual European Under-21 Football Championship.Following the realignment of UEFA's youth...
, for the 2011 UEFA European Football Championship qualifier
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification Group 4
The teams competing in Group 4 of the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championships qualifying competition were Finland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Poland and Spain.-Standings:Qualification...
against Finland
Finland national under-21 football team
The Finnish national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Finland. The team qualified for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship final tournament in 2009.-UEFA U-21 Championship Record:...
.