“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 | |
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| 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 |
What You Never Knew About Noni Madueke
▪ 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.
