Giovanni González


Giovanni Alessandro González Apud is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Uruguay national team. Mainly a right-back, González can also play as a centre-back.

Club career

González started his career with River Plate Montevideo in 2014. He joined Peñarol in January 2018. On 29 January 2022, González moved abroad and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with La Liga side RCD Mallorca.
On 17 August 2024, González signed a three-year contract with Krasnodar in Russia.

International career

González received his first call-up to Uruguay national team in March 2019 for the 2019 China Cup. He debuted on 22 March 2019 in a 3–0 victory against Uzbekistan, as a 61st minute substitute for Diego Laxalt.

Personal life

González is the son of former Uruguayan international Juan González.

Honours

Peñarol
Krasnodar