Miguel Ángel González facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miguel Ángel González Suárez | ||
| Date of birth | 24 December 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Ourense, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967-1968 1968-1985 |
Castellón Real Madrid |
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| International career | |||
| 1975 | Spain amateur | 1 | (0) |
| 1975–1978 | Spain | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Miguel Ángel González Suárez, born on December 24, 1947, in Ourense, Spain, is a famous former Spanish football player. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for many years. Miguel Ángel also represented his country, playing for the Spanish national team.
Miguel Ángel's Club Career
Miguel Ángel González started his professional football journey in 1967. He first played for a team called Castellón. He only stayed there for one season.
In 1968, he joined one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Real Madrid. He played for Real Madrid for an amazing 17 years, from 1968 to 1985. During his time there, he became a very important player. He played in 247 league games for Real Madrid.
Playing for Real Madrid, Miguel Ángel won many important trophies. He helped his team win the La Liga title several times. He was known for his quick reflexes and great saves.
Playing for the Spanish National Team
Miguel Ángel also had a successful career playing for his country. He was part of the Spanish national team. He played his first game for Spain in 1975.
He represented Spain in 18 international matches. He was chosen to be part of the Spanish squad for two major tournaments. These were the 1978 FIFA World Cup and the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Being selected for the World Cup is a huge honor for any football player.
Miguel Ángel retired from playing professional football in 1985. He is remembered as one of Spain's great goalkeepers.
See also
- In Spanish: Miguel Ángel González para niños
