David González Giraldo (born 20 July 1982), known as David González, is a Colombian

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and former player who played as a

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. He is the current manager of

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club

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Playing career

Born in

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, González began his career at his hometown club

. In 2002, at the age of 20, he became the youngest goalkeeping champion in the history of

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n football. In 2006, he moved to

Deportivo Cali Asociación Deportivo Cali, best known as Deportivo Cali, is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, most notable for its football team, which currently competes in the Categoría Primera A. Deportivo Cali is one of the most successful footba ...

, before going to

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, where he spent two seasons. In 2009, he spent a short time at

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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

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, which proved to be successful and signed in January 2010. González was not named, in

'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

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With injuries to

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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

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and

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. On 9 May, González returned to City.

Aberdeen loan

On 21 June, it was announced that Manchester City were in talks with

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side

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in regards to a loan move for González. Aberdeen completed the signing of González on 29 June 2011 on a 6-month loan from Manchester City. González became first choice keeper for the Dons until October with regular starter Jamie Langfield sidelined after suffering a seizure in the 2010–11 season. González made his debut against

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in the opening game of the season.

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 19 January 2012, González signed a five-month temporary contract as cover with

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after his contract with Manchester City was cancelled by mutual consent. González made his debut in the 2–2 draw against

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on 17 April 2012 going on to play three more games including playing the last game of the season against Barnsley where he kept a clean sheet, Gonzalez left Brighton after the expiration of his contract at the end of April 2012.

Barnsley

At the beginning of the 2012–13 season González signed a one-month deal with

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as cover, due to the injuries of the No.1 and No.2 goalkeepers, playing three games in the Championship. He then moved back to Colombia to sign for

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in the Colombian first division for one season.

International career

In 2004, González was called up to take part of the

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disputed in Chile. He played for the senior team in a 2–1 win against

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on 15 January 2005.

Managerial career

On 28 June 2022, González was appointed as manager of

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