Published on July 6, 2025 | Last Updated on 1 month
“If I have to choose one [idol], I would go with Kylian Mbappé… I watch him in training and in matches, and it’s unbelievable.”
— Gonzalo García (after scoring vs Leganés)
Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gonzalo García Torres |
| Nickname(s) | ▪ Golazo García ▪ GiGi |
| Profession | Footballer |
Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight (approx.) | 74 kg (163 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Football | |
| Professional Debut | March 26, 2022 for Real Madrid Castilla (age 18 years, 2 days) |
| First-Team (La Liga) Debut | November 26, 2023 for Real Madrid (age 19 years, 8 months, 2 days) |
| International Debut | 8 October 2021 for Spain U18 against Turkey U18 in an international friendly match |
| International Career | ➤ Spain U18: 2021 (3 caps, 0 goals) ➤ Spain U19: 2023 (10 caps, 0 goals) |
| Clubs | • Real Madrid (2023 – Present) • Real Madrid Castilla (2022 – Present) • RCD Mallorca (Youth) – (2018–2019) • Jarama Race (Youth) – (2012–2014) • Club Santa Bárbara (Youth) – (2010–2012) • SEK (2008–2010) |
| Jersey Number | — #30 (for La Liga club Real Madrid) |
| Position | Centre-Forward |
| Transfers and Loans | — January 2025: Gonzalo has yet to be loaned out or transferred, staying fully committed to Real Madrid. — Summer 2025: Offers from Sunderland, Leeds, Roma, Getafe — all declined |
| Coach/Mentor | Xabi Alonso, Hernán Pérez |
| Notable Records | ➤ Equaled Real Madrid Castilla’s all-time top scorer in a single season – 25 goals (2024–25) ➤ Scored 4 goals in one match twice in a single season – vs Mérida and vs Algeciras (2024–25) ➤ First Castilla player to score back-to-back hat-tricks since Mariano Díaz ➤ Scored winning goal in Copa del Rey quarter-final on senior debut goal – vs Leganés (2025) ➤ Real Madrid’s top scorer at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – 4 goals in 5 matches ➤ Youngest Real Madrid player to score in Club World Cup semi-final – age 21 ➤ First Real Madrid academy striker to earn La Liga debut under Xabi Alonso |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • La Liga Champion – 2023–24 • UEFA Champions League Winner – 2023–24 • Real Madrid Castilla Player of the Season (2024–25) |
Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 24 March 2004 |
| Place of Birth | Madrid |
| Age (as of 2025) | 21 Years |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Hometown | Madrid, Spain |
| College/University | Universidad de Villanueva |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Social Media | |
Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | Not dating |
Family | |
| Parents | Father – Name undisclosed (Works as an executive in a tourism company based in Palma de Mallorca) Mother – Name undisclosed (From Seville rugby family; promoted sports and academic pursuits) |
Favorites | |
| Footballer(s) | Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joselu |
| Foot | Both |
Financial Status | |
| Weekly wage (approx.) | €3,850 |
| Salary (approx.) | €199,680 per annum at Real Madrid |
| Net worth | €2 million as of 2025 |
| Market Value | €8 million as of 2025 |
Gonzalo García Goalscoring Breakdown
| Team / Competition | Years | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 2023–Present | 5 | 0 |
| Real Madrid B | 2022– | 70 | 30 |
| Club World Cup | 2025 | 6 | 4 |
Gonzalo García has made 101 appearances and scored 41 goals across all competitions.
What You Never Knew About Gonzalo García
▪ While excelling on the pitch, Gonzalo is also enrolled at Universidad de Villanueva, pursuing a double degree in Business Administration and Business Analytics.
▪ After a brief youth spell at Mallorca, Gonzalo returned to Madrid at just 15, living with his grandparents to chase his dream at Real Madrid.
▪ Beyond football, Gonzalo has family ties to entertainment and sport: his maternal grandfather was a bullfighter turned surgeon, and he is the great-nephew of Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth.
▪ Before the 2025 tournament, he had made only 53 minutes of La Liga appearances. He then seized his moment—four goals in five games—including a crucial winner over Juventus—prompting Xabi Alonso to call him Real Madrid’s breakout star.
Defining Moments of Gonzalo García in Pictures
A visual journey through the standout moments of Gonzalo García.
Gonzalo García, shining on the world stage. Top scorer for the 2025 Club World Cup 
A breakout tournament for Gonzalo García. Credit: OneFootball 
Gonzalo Garcia’s continuity in the first team is almost CERTAIN 
Gonzalo García scored two goals and provided one assist in the first three games under Xabi Alonso
Frequently Asked Questions
Gonzalo García joined Real Madrid’s youth academy, La Fábrica, in 2014 at the age of 10, starting with the Alevín B (under-11) team. He briefly left for Mallorca’s academy in 2018 due to his family’s relocation but returned to Real Madrid in 2019.
No, Gonzalo García and Fran García are not related, despite sharing similar names, a striking resemblance, and both being products of Real Madrid’s youth system. Gonzalo’s full name is Gonzalo García Torres, with García as his paternal surname and Torres as his maternal surname, while Fran’s full name is Francisco José García Torres, with the same naming convention but no familial connection.
Gonzalo García was born in Madrid, Spain.
Gonzalo García is a versatile forward who primarily plays as a centre-forward but can also operate as a winger on either side or as a second striker.
Gonzalo García had a standout performance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, emerging as a breakout star for Real Madrid under manager Xabi Alonso. Starting in place of Kylian Mbappé, who was sidelined by illness, García scored four goals and provided one assist in six matches. His goals included one in a 1–1 draw against Al-Hilal, two in a 3–0 win over Red Bull Salzburg, one in a 1–0 victory against Juventus in the round of 16, and another against Al-Ittihad. Despite Real Madrid’s elimination in the semi-finals, García’s contributions earned him the Top Goal Scorer award for the tournament.
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