Mark González
Chilean-South African association football player
South Africa
Wing half
Mark González: profile
Mark González (born 10 July 1984 in Durban, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a wing half.
González's senior club career began in 2002 at Club Deportivo Universidad Católica. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at PFC CSKA Moscow (2009–2014): 49 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 267 appearances and 58 goals.
At international level, González represented Chile (2003–present).
Durban has produced 62 footballers in our database, including Siboniso Gaxa, Senzo Meyiwa and MacBeth Sibaya.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 5: Chile, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia and Brazil
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (58 in 267)
- Latest move
- Sport Club do Recife (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jamba, Sherif Ekramy and Cédric Gogoua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 |  Club Deportivo Universidad Católica |
Chilean Primera División | 42 | 13 |
| 2004–2006 |  Albacete Balompié |
LaLiga 2 | 25 | 5 |
| 2005 |  Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 | Real Sociedad |
La Liga | 16 | 6 |
| 2006–2007 | Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 25 | 2 |
| 2007–2009 | Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga | 44 | 10 |
| 2009–2014 |  PFC CSKA Moscow |
Russian Premier League | 49 | 6 |
| 2014–2016 | Club Deportivo Universidad Católica |
Chilean Primera División | 41 | 14 |
| 2014– | Club Deportivo Universidad Católica |
Chilean Primera División | – | – |
| 2016– |  Sport Club do Recife |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | – | – |
| — | Club Deportivo Magallanes |
Chilean Primera División | – | – |
| Total | 267 | 58 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003– | Chile |
Senior | – | – |
| 2004 | Chile men's U23 |
Under-23 | 7 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mark González?
Mark González was born on 10 July 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Mark González born?
Mark González was born in Durban, South Africa.
Which national team does Mark González play for?
Mark González played international football for Chile.
Which clubs has Mark González played for?
Mark González's recorded clubs are Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, Albacete Balompié, Liverpool F.C., Real Sociedad, Real Betis Balompié, PFC CSKA Moscow, Sport Club do Recife and Club Deportivo Magallanes.
How tall is Mark González?
Mark González is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Mark González play?
Mark González played as a wing half.
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