Edgar González (footballer, born 1997)

Edgar González Estrada (born 1 April 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Segunda División club Almería.

Club career

Born in Sallent, Barcelona, Catalonia, González joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup in July 2015, from UE Cornellà. On 1 July 2016, after finishing his formation, he returned to his previous club Cornellà, on loan for one year.

González made his senior debut on 31 August 2016, playing the last 33 minutes in a 2–1 home defeat of UD San Sebastián de los Reyes, for the season's Copa del Rey. The following 3 July, after 13 appearances, he renewed his contract with the Pericos until 2020 and remained on loan at Cornellà for one further season.

On 6 July 2018, González agreed to a contract with Real Betis, being initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera División. He made his first team debut on 1 November, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away success over Racing de Santander, also for the national cup.

González made his La Liga debut on 23 November 2019, starting in a 2–1 home win against Valencia CF. The following 21 July, he renewed his contract until 2023 and was promoted to the first team.

On 3 September 2020, González was loaned to Segunda División side Real Oviedo for the season. He scored his first professional goals on 8 November, netting a brace in a 4–0 home routing of CD Castellón.

Back to the Verdiblancos in July 2021, González scored his first goal in the top tier on 13 February 2022, netting his team's second in a 4–2 away win over Levante UD. On 29 March, he renewed his contract with the club until 2025.

On 6 July 2023, González signed a five-year contract with fellow top-tier side UD Almería.