Nicolás Iván González is an Argentine professional footballer born in 1998, known for his role as a winger.
He began his professional career at Argentinos Juniors, where he made his debut in 2016 after a decade in the youth system.
In 2018, González signed with VfB Stuttgart, where he quickly became a key player and extended his contract until 2024.
Biography
Early Life
Nicolás Iván González was born in 1998 in Argentina, where he began his journey in football at a young age. He spent over a decade in the youth system of Argentinos Juniors, a club that would later become pivotal in his professional career.
Career
González made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors in July 2016 during a Copa Argentina match. He quickly established himself, scoring his first goal in the Primera B Nacional and helping the team secure promotion to the Argentine Primera División. In July 2018, he signed a five-year contract with VfB Stuttgart, where he made an immediate impact, scoring twice in his unofficial debut. His time in the Bundesliga saw him become a key player, culminating in a contract extension until June 2024.
In June 2021, González transitioned to Serie A, signing with ACF Fiorentina. His performances continued to impress, and he was recognized as part of the UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season for 2022-23. In 2024, he joined Juventus FC, furthering his career in one of Europe’s top leagues.
International Career
González has represented Argentina at various levels, including the under-23 team, where he won a gold medal at the 2019 Pan American Games. He made his senior debut in October 2019 and scored his first international goal in a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. He was part of the squad that won the Copa América in 2021 and was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, although he had to withdraw due to injury. In June 2024, he played a crucial role in the Copa América final against Colombia, showcasing his talent on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Argentinos Juniors
After over ten years in the club's youth system, González made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors in a 2015–16 Copa Argentina defeat to Deportivo Laferrere of Primera C Metropolitana in July 2016. He made his Primera B Nacional debut on 28 August against San Martín prior to scoring the first of his four goals in 2016–17 on 23 April 2017, getting the winner against Atlético Paraná. In total, González made twenty appearances in 2016–17, a season which ended with Argentinos winning promotion to the Argentine Primera División. He scored on his first top-flight start, scoring the opening goal in a defeat to Belgrano.
VfB Stuttgart
On 10 July 2018, González signed a five-year contract with VfB Stuttgart. He scored twice on his unofficial debut for the club, netting in a friendly victory over FV Illertissen on 18 July. His first competitive goal arrived during a home loss to Schalke 04 on 22 December. They were relegated at the end of 2018–19, with González subsequently scoring the winner on his 2. Bundesliga bow against FC St. Pauli on 17 August 2019. He scored consecutive braces in June 2020 against Sandhausen and Nürnberg, the latter of which was his 100th league appearance for Stuttgart. On 25 November 2020, González extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart until June 2024.
Fiorentina
On 23 June 2021, González signed a five-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina until 2026. On 13 August, González made his debut for…
In July 2019, González received a call-up from the Argentina Olympic Team for said year's Pan American Games in Peru. After receiving a red card on his debut against Ecuador, he played again in the semi-final and the gold medal match when Argentina won the tournament. Months later, González was selected by Lionel Scaloni's senior team for the first time ahead of October friendly matches against Germany and Ecuador. He did not feature in the matchday squad against Germany, but appeared for his international bow during a 6–1 victory over Ecuador at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in Elche on 13 October. González scored his first goal for Argentina on 12 November 2020 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Paraguay that ended in a 1–1 draw. He netted again days later against the same opponent. González was a member of the 2021 Copa América winning side, making five appearances in the tournament, four as a starter and one as substitute in the final against Brazil. He was also called up to Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, but was forced to withdraw with a muscular injury three days before the start of the tournament, being replaced by Ángel Correa. In June 2024, González was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 26-man Argentina squad for the 2024 Copa América. During the final against Colombia, González had to replace Lionel Messi after he suffered an ankle injury in the second half. 18 minutes after he entered the pitch he scored a goal, but it was ruled off. On 27…
Club
As of match played 6 September 2026
International
As of match played 19 July 2026
As of match played 10 September 2024. Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each González goal.
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2018–2021)
- Club
- Argentinos Juniors (2016–2018)
- Club
- ACF Fiorentina (2021–)
- Club
- Argentina national under-23 football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- Argentina men's national football team (2019–)
- Club
- Juventus FC (2024–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- Serie A
- National team
- Argentina
Legacy
Argentinos Juniors
Primera B Nacional: 2016–17 Fiorentina
Coppa Italia runner-up: 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League runner-up: 2022–23, 2023–24 Atlético Madrid
Copa del Rey runner-up: 2025–26 Argentina Olympic
Pan American Games: 2019 Argentina
Copa América: 2021, 2024 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2022 FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2026 Individual
Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: January 2019 UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season: 2022–23
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron RamseyJuventus FC · 2019–2022- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
Abdoulay KonkoJuventus FC · 2004–2007
Abel BalboACF Fiorentina · 1999–2000
Abel BalboACF Fiorentina
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998
Achille PicciniACF Fiorentina · 1934–1938
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016Adem LjajićACF Fiorentina · 2010–2013
- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoVfB Stuttgart · 2001–2003
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946
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Nicolás Iván González is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Juventus, and the Argentina national team.
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