David González

Born in Medellín, González began his career at his hometown club Independiente Medellín. In 2002, at the age of 20, he became the youngest goalkeeping champion in the history of Colombian football. In 2006, he moved to Deportivo Cali, before going to Çaykur Rizespor, where he spent two seasons. In 2009, he spent a short time at Club Atlético Huracán in Argentina before becoming a free agent. González has played over 300 professional club games in South America and Turkey along with the SPL and the English Championship.

Manchester City

At the end of 2009 he had a trial with Manchester City, which proved successful, and signed in January 2010. González was not named, in Manchester City's 25-man squad for the 2010–11 season but became the first choice reserve team goalkeeper, where he made some outstanding performances, alerting many Championship clubs to a potential loan move.

Leeds United loan

On 31 January 2011, on transfer deadline day, González signed a short-term loan with Leeds United With injuries to Shay Given and Gunnar Nielsen, City manager Roberto Mancini had hinted he may recall González as third choice City keeper for the rest of the season. However, González remained at Leeds as cover for Kasper Schmeichel and Shane Higgs. On 9 May, González returned to City.

Aberdeen loan

On 21 June, it was announced that Manchester City were in talks with Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen in regards to a loan move for González. Aberdeen…

In 2004, González was called up to take part of the 2004 CONMEBOL Men Pre-Olympic Tournament disputed in Chile. He played for the senior team in a 2–1 win against South Korea on 15 January 2005.

On 28 June 2022, González was appointed as manager of Independiente Medellín. He led Independiente Medellín to a runner-up finish in the 2022 Finalización tournament but left the club on a mutual agreement on 8 May 2023. On 18 September 2023, González was confirmed as the new manager of Deportes Tolima. With Tolima, González reached the finals of the 2024 Finalización tournament, which they lost to Atlético Nacional, before resigning on 31 December 2024. Four days later, González was announced as manager of Millonarios, from where he was sacked on 20 August 2025. On 9 September 2025, González was appointed as manager of fellow Categoría Primera A club América de Cali.