Edgar González (footballer, born 1997)


Edgar González Estrada is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Betis as a central defender.

Club career

González was born in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Catalonia, and joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup in July 2015, from UE Cornellà. On 1 July 2016, after finishing his formation, he returned to his previous club Cornellà, on loan for one year.
González made his senior debut on 31 August 2016, playing the last 33 minutes in a 2–1 home defeat of UD San Sebastián de los Reyes, for the season's Copa del Rey. The following 3 July, after 13 appearances, he renewed his contract with the Pericos until 2020 and remained on loan at Cornellà for one further season.
On 6 July 2018, González agreed to a contract with Real Betis, being initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera División. He made his first team debut on 1 November, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away success over Racing de Santander, also for the national cup.
González made his La Liga debut on 23 November 2019, starting in a 2–1 home win against Valencia CF. The following 21 July, he renewed his contract until 2023 and was promoted to the first team.