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My Take
Nico González intrigues me precisely because he occupies the least flashy, most demanding role on the pitch. To rise from A Coruña to Manchester City, anchoring midfield for a Guardiola side, is no small feat for a player born in 2002. Defensive midfielders rarely get headlines, but those who read the game and recycle possession quietly are the ones connoisseurs treasure. I suspect there is real growth ahead of him, and I enjoy watching the unglamorous engine-room work he is asked to do. He feels like a player whose value will only become obvious in hindsight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nicolás González Iglesias
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコ・ゴンサレス
- Reading
- にこ・ごんされす
- Born
- January 3, 2002 (age 24)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- A Coruña, A Coruña Province, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicolás González Iglesias born?
Born January 3, 2002 (age 24).
Where is Nicolás González Iglesias from?
Nicolás González Iglesias is from A Coruña, A Coruña Province, Spain.
What does Nicolás González Iglesias do?
Nicolás González Iglesias works as association football player.
How tall is Nicolás González Iglesias?
Nicolás González Iglesias is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.