Álvaro González Soberón

Racing Santander

Born in Potes, Cantabria, Álvaro was a product of local club Racing de Santander's youth ranks, and made his professional debut in the 2009–10 season, appearing in 23 games for the reserves in the Segunda División B and being relegated. He made his first-team and La Liga debut on 1 May 2011, starting and playing 82 minutes in a 2–0 home win against RCD Mallorca. In May 2011, Álvaro signed a four-year contract with Racing. Due to injuries to teammates, he began 2011–12 in the starting eleven. On 14 November, a €2 million offer from FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk was rejected. He remained a starter until the end of the campaign, when they were relegated.

Zaragoza

On 11 July 2012, Álvaro signed a four-year deal with Real Zaragoza. In his first year he was again first choice, but the Aragonese side also dropped down to the Segunda División. Álvaro scored his first goal for the team on 10 November 2012, in a 5–3 victory over Deportivo de La Coruña.

Espanyol and Villarreal

On 28 July 2014, Álvaro returned to the top flight after agreeing to a five-year contract with RCD Espanyol. In preparation for 2016–17 he was made fourth captain behind Javi López, Víctor Sánchez and Víctor Álvarez, but on 31 August 2016 he was transferred to Villarreal CF on a four-year deal. Álvaro made his competitive debut for Villarreal on 15 September 2016, in a 2–1 home win against FC Zürich in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. His first league appearance…

Álvaro earned his only cap for Spain at under-21 level on 12 June 2013, in a 3–0 defeat of the Netherlands in the group phase of the UEFA European Championship. His team went on to win the tournament in Israel.

As of match played 17 February 2022

1Includes Copa del Rey and Coupe de France 2Includes Coupe de la Ligue 3Includes UEFA Europa League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa Conference League 4Includes Trophée des Champions

Al Qadsiah

Saudi First Division League: 2023–24 Spain U21

UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2013