Who is Nico Gonzalez? Know About His Net Worth, Salary, Family, Lifestyle and Career Stats

Nico Gonzalez is a young, talented midfielder who represents Spain at the international level and Manchester City at the club level. A deep-lying playmaker and a box-to-box midfielder, he is known for his passing, tactical awareness, and versatility. He recently moved to Premier League champions Manchester City for a staggering €60m fee from Portuguese giants FC Porto.

Nico Gonzalez’s Net Worth and Salary

Nico has not signed lucrative contracts throughout his career and never was one of the highest earners at his club. He was on modest wages initially as a young academy player at Barcelona and he was earning around €22k per week at FC Porto. According to Capology. his overall net worth is estimated to be around €4m.

But, as his move to Manchester City has been sealed, playing for one of the best teams in the world will definitely come with a substantial pay rise and many lucrative endorsements.

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Nico Gonzalez’s Family

Nico Gonzalez was born in A Coruña, home of the historic club Deportivo de La Coruña. He has a special connection to this club too as he is the son of former Spanish footballer and Deportivo La Coruña legend Fran González. He is also the nephew of another José Ramón, who also represented Deportivo de La Coruña.

Nico followed in the footsteps of his father and started his career with the local side Montañeros at the age of seven. He then agreed to join Spanish giants FC Barcelona, who are renowned for their youth academy setup.

Nico Gonzalez’s Girlfriend

Nico Gonzalez has kept his personal life away from the eyes of the media and has not posted anything on his social media accounts regarding his partner. It is safe to assume that he is currently focused on his career right now.

Nico Gonzalez Club Career Stats

Nico made his club debut at FC Barcelona during their opening game of the 2021-22 season under the tutelage of another La Masia product, Xavi. He scored his first professional goal on 12 December 2021, netting the opener in a 2–2 away draw against Osasuna. While a lot of potential was a display whenever he played, there was also a rawness in his game, as he was often error-prone. He struggled to adapt to the senior level and the demands of top-flight football.

Recognizing the need for increased game-time to aid his development, Barcelona loaned him out to another Spanish La Liga side Valencia. It was a period where Valencia was going through the financial crisis and drama off the pitch. Despite that, Nico got consistent play-time and tried to stand out, gaining valuable experience and development.

After understanding the scenario at Barcelona that his first-team opportunities are limited, he made a move to the Portuguese club FC Porto. He was off to a slow start, as he was primarily a rotation option and spent a lot of time on the bench. Once, he started getting minutes, there was a visible improvement. and showing up. But, things have changed this season, as he started to stand out and has been one of the best performers for Porto this season.

Now joining Manchester City at a fee of €60m, City have a talented gem in their hands. He is a classic central midfielder, capable of driving the team forward with a turn of pace or equally breaking up opposition attacks thanks to an impressive ability to read the play. Still 23, with Spanish midfield stalwart Rodri as his teammate and the legendary Pep Guardiola as his coach, the sky is the limit for him.

Nico Gonzalez International Career Stats

Nico so far has represented Spain at all the youth levels and even represented the country in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

It is understandable that Nico has yet to receive a call-up for the national team at the senior level, considering how well-stacked their team is at that position. But, if he keeps up the level of his performance, it is not too long before he will don the colors of red and yellow.

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