Nicolás González Iglesias, known as Nico, is a Spanish professional footballer born in 2002.
He began his football career at Montañeros CF, where he played from 2008 to 2013.
Nico joined FC Barcelona in 2013, marking the start of a significant chapter in his career.
Biography
Early Life
Nicolás González Iglesias, commonly known as Nico, was born in 2002 in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. He is the son of Fran González, a former Spanish footballer and Deportivo La Coruña legend, which likely influenced his early passion for the sport. Nico began his football journey at the tender age of seven, joining local club Montañeros CF, where he honed his skills from 2008 to 2013.
Career
In December 2012, Nico made a significant move to FC Barcelona, officially joining the club in July 2013. He quickly progressed through the ranks, making his senior debut for Barcelona B in May 2019 at just 17 years old. His talent shone through as he became a regular feature for the reserve team and eventually made his first-team debut in La Liga on August 15, 2021, replacing the legendary Sergio Busquets in a match against Real Sociedad.
Nico's career continued to flourish as he scored his first professional goal in December 2021. In August 2022, he signed a season-long loan to Valencia CF, further developing his skills in a competitive environment. After a successful stint, he signed with FC Porto in July 2023, where he made his debut shortly after. His journey took another turn when he joined Manchester City in 2025, and he is currently playing for Newcastle United F.C. since 2026.
Personal Life
Nico's football lineage is notable, being the nephew of José Ramón, which adds to his family's rich football heritage. His career has been marked by significant achievements, including individual accolades and team honors, showcasing his growth as a player in the competitive world of football.
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Career & Clubs
Barcelona
González was born in A Coruña, Galicia, and started his career with local side Montañeros at the age of seven. In December 2012, he agreed to a move to Barcelona, effective as of the following July. On 19 May 2019, aged just 17, González made his senior debut for the reserves, coming on as a late substitute for Kike Saverio in a 2–1 Segunda División B away loss against Castellón. In the 2020–21 season, he was initially a member of the Juvenil A before starting to feature regularly for the reserve team from November 2020 onwards. On 12 May 2021, González renewed his contract until 2024, with a €500 million buyout clause. After featuring in the main squad during the pre-season, he made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 15 August, replacing Sergio Busquets in the opening game of the 2021–22 La Liga season, a 4–2 victory against Real Sociedad. González scored his first professional goal on 12 December 2021, netting the opener in a 2–2 away draw against Osasuna.
Loan to Valencia
On 13 August 2022, González renewed his contract until 2026 and signed with Valencia on a season-long loan.
Porto
On 29 July 2023, González signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga club Porto, for a reported fee of €8.5 million, with Barcelona having a buy-back clause. González made his debut for the Portuguese side on 14 August, coming off the bench to replace Romário Baró in the 70th minute of a 2–1 win away at Moreirense in the Primeira Liga. One week…
- Club
- Montañeros CF (2008–2013)
- Club
- FC Barcelona (2013–2020)
- Club
- FC Barcelona Atlètic (2019–2022)
- Club
- FC Barcelona (2021–2023)
- Club
- Valencia CF (2022–2023)
- Club
- FC Porto (2023–2025)
- Club
- Manchester City F.C. (2025–2026)
- Club
- Newcastle United F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Spain
Personal
He is the son of former Spanish footballer and Deportivo La Coruña legend Fran González and the nephew of José Ramón.
Legacy
Porto
Taça de Portugal: 2023–24 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2024 Manchester City
EFL Cup: 2025–26 FA Cup runner-up: 2024–25 Individual
Primeira Liga Midfielder of the Month: December 2024
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron HughesNewcastle United F.C. · 1997–2005
Aaron RamsdaleNewcastle United F.C. · 2025- Aarón EscandellValencia CF · 2008–2012
Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF · 2007–2011
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2021–2022
- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdoulaye BaFC Porto · 2010–2017
Abdoulaye FayeNewcastle United F.C. · 2007–2008
Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City F.C. · 2025
Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
Abel RuizFC Barcelona
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Identifiers & aliases
Nicolás González Iglesias, sometimes known mononymously as Nico, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United.
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