Julio González (footballer, born 1991)

Julio José González Vela Alvizu (born 23 April 1991) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX club UNAM and the Mexico national team.[2]

Julio González
González training with Santos Laguna in 2013
Personal information
Full name Julio José González Vela Alvizu
Date of birth (1991-04-23) 23 April 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
UNAM
Number 1
Youth career
2007–2010 Santos Laguna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Santos Laguna 1a. 'A'[1] 1 (0)
2010–2018 Santos Laguna 10 (0)
2017–2018Tampico Madero (loan) 7 (0)
2018–2019 Veracruz 0 (0)
2019 Praviano 5 (0)
2020– UNAM 80 (1)
International career
2024– Mexico 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 June 2024

International career

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González received his first call-up to the senior national team in October 2023, for two friendly matches against Ghana on 14 October, and Germany on 17 October 2023.[3]

González made his senior debut in a friendly match against Bolivia on 31 of May 2024, which took place at Soldier Field in Chicago.[4]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 8 June 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Mexico 2024 2 0
Total 2 0

Honours

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Santos Laguna

References

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  1. ^ Julio José González Vela Alvizu - Ficha Jugador
  2. ^ "Julio Gonzalez". ligamx.net. 8 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Mexico name squad for Ghana and Germany friendlies". fmfstateofmind.com. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  4. ^ Yu, Kevin R. (31 May 2024). "Julio González debuta en Selección Mexicana con guantes especiales". TUDN (in Spanish).
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