This morning, Wednesday, June 29, David González was presented as the new coach of the Paisa cast. The former goalkeeper promised to return the sense of belonging to the ‘Escarlata’ and by the way, will seek to turn it into one of the most competitive eleventh in the second semester of the year. For the ‘Rockero’, as he was nicknamed in his cycle as a player, directing the team he loves is a dream.
His first stage with Independent Medellin started in 2002 and lasted until 2005. During those years, the young goalkeeper played 147 matches with the red shirt and reached two league championships. In 2002 (against Deportivo Pasto) and in 2004 (against Atlético Nacional, his hometown rival). After the good participation of him in the eleventh Antioquia, he left for Cali soil.
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During 2006 and part of 2007, the Medellín-born played for Deportivo Cali. There he covered 59 times and showed a great level under the three sticks. His good performance in coffee lands made international football interested in his services. In the second half of 2007, David arrived in Turkey, and became the starting goalkeeper for Rizespor (he participated in 36 matches).
All football careers are accompanied by ups and downs, and that of the legendary goalkeeper was no exception. During the year 2008 to 2013, González had almost no playing time in the teams where he resided. Throughout that period, the now coach went through the following teams: Huracán, Manchester City, Leeds United, Abeerden, Brighton y Barnsley.
After passing through countries like Argentina, England and Scotland, the number ’22’ returned to local football; on his return, he defended the goal of Deportivo Pasto and later that of Águilas Doradas (his stay in both teams was short).
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In 2015, The ‘Powerful’ idol returned home, and during his presence until 2019, he won a league title (2016) and a Copa Colombia (2019). For a total of three league championships and one cup with this jersey.
His career culminated in the ‘Azucarero’, where he played 27 games. In 2020, he ended the career of the now coach. At 39 years old, David will seek to lead Independiente Medellín to glory.
