David González Giraldo
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David González Giraldo is a Colombia
n football goalkeeper who plays for Scottish Premier League
club Aberdeen
on loan from Manchester City
.
, González began his career at his hometown club Independiente Medellín
. In 2002, at the age of 20, he became the youngest goalkeeping champion in the history of Colombia
n football. In 2006 he moved to Deportivo Cali
, before going to Çaykur Rizespor
, where he spent two seasons. In 2009 he spent a short time at Club Atlético Huracán
in Argentina before becoming a free agent. González has played over 300 professional club games in South America and Turkey.
, which proved to be successful and signed in January 2010. González was not named in Manchester City
's 25 man squad for the 2010-11 season but became the first choice reserve team goalkeeper where he made some outstanding performances, alerting many Championship clubs to a potential loan move.
and Gunnar Nielsen, City manager Roberto Mancini had hinted he may recall Gonzalez as third choice City keeper for the rest of the season. However, González remained at Leeds as cover for Kasper Schmeichel
and Shane Higgs
. On 9 May, Gonzalez returned to City and, whilst not getting the chance to feature for Leeds, he impressed Simon Grayson
and the coaching staff with his professionalism and attitude.
side Aberdeen
in regards to a loan move for González. Aberdeen completed the signing of Gonzalez on the 29th June 2011 on a 6 month loan from Manchester City. Gonzalez became first choice keeper for the Dons with regular starter Jamie Langfield until October after suffering a seizure in the 2010-11 season. González made his debut against St. Johnstone in the opening game of the season.
in friendlies against Switzerland
and Paraguay
, both of which Colombia won.
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
n football goalkeeper who plays for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on loan from Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
.
Club career
Born in MedellínMedellín
Medellín , officially the Municipio de Medellín or Municipality of Medellín, is the second largest city in Colombia. It is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the more northerly of the Andes in South America. It has a population of 2.3 million...
, González began his career at his hometown club Independiente Medellín
Independiente Medellín
Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five...
. In 2002, at the age of 20, he became the youngest goalkeeping champion in the history of Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
n football. In 2006 he moved to Deportivo Cali
Deportivo Cali
Asociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming...
, before going to Çaykur Rizespor
Çaykur Rizespor
Çaykur Rizespor is a Turkish sports club based in Rize. Çaykur Rizespor is currently playing in the TFF First League. The club was founded in 1953 in green-yellow colours and had professionalship status in 1968 as Rizespor and changed its colours to blue-green...
, where he spent two seasons. In 2009 he spent a short time at Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán is a sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second level of the Argentine football league system. Huracán home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.Huracán was...
in Argentina before becoming a free agent. González has played over 300 professional club games in South America and Turkey.
Manchester City
At the end of 2009 he had a trial with Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
, which proved to be successful and signed in January 2010. González was not named in Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
's 25 man squad for the 2010-11 season but became the first choice reserve team goalkeeper where he made some outstanding performances, alerting many Championship clubs to a potential loan move.
Leeds United loan
On 31 January 2011, transfer deadline day, Gonzalez signed a season-long loan deal with Leeds United with a view to a permanent move. With injuries to Shay GivenShay Given
Séamus John James "Shay" Given is an Irish footballer who plays for Aston Villa and the Republic of Ireland national team as a goalkeeper. He won the PFA's Player of the Year in 2002....
and Gunnar Nielsen, City manager Roberto Mancini had hinted he may recall Gonzalez as third choice City keeper for the rest of the season. However, González remained at Leeds as cover for Kasper Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel
Kasper Peter Schmeichel is a Danish professional football goalkeeper, and son of Peter Schmeichel. He plays in the Npower Championship for Leicester City. He played 17 games for the Denmark under-21 national team...
and Shane Higgs
Shane Higgs
Shane Peter Higgs is an English footballer who is currently without a club after being released by Leeds United in the summer of 2011.-Early career:...
. On 9 May, Gonzalez returned to City and, whilst not getting the chance to feature for Leeds, he impressed Simon Grayson
Simon Grayson
Simon Nicholas Grayson is a retired English footballer and current manager of Leeds United. He is the elder brother of cricketer Paul Grayson....
and the coaching staff with his professionalism and attitude.
Aberdeen loan
On 21 June, it was announced that Manchester City were in talks with Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
in regards to a loan move for González. Aberdeen completed the signing of Gonzalez on the 29th June 2011 on a 6 month loan from Manchester City. Gonzalez became first choice keeper for the Dons with regular starter Jamie Langfield until October after suffering a seizure in the 2010-11 season. González made his debut against St. Johnstone in the opening game of the season.
International career
González has been capped by ColombiaColombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
in friendlies against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
and Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
, both of which Colombia won.