Cristian Gonzalez

Cristian Marcelo Gonzalez Tassano (born 23 July 1996) is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a central defender for Portuguese club C.D. Santa Clara.

Club Career

Born in Montevideo, Gonzalez joined Danubio's youth setup in December 2010, from C.A. Penarol de AUFI. He made his first team debut on 7 March 2015, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Montevideo Wanderers.

Gonzalez first appeared in Copa Libertadores on 18 March 2015, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–2 home loss against Corinthians. He became a regular starter for the side during the 2014–15 campaign, contributing with 22 appearances.

On 23 August 2016, Gonzalez signed a four-year contract with Sevilla FC, being assigned to the reserves in Segunda Division. He made his debut for the club three days later, coming on as a substitute for compatriot Andres Schetino in a 1–1 away draw against CD Tenerife.

Gonzalez scored his first senior goal on 13 November 2016, netting the game's only in a home success over UD Almeria. On 15 August 2018, after suffering relegation, he was loaned to Eredivisie side FC Twente for one year.

On 14 August 2019, Gonzalez returned to Spain and its second division, after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with CD Mirandes. Nevertheless, in January 2020 he returned to Sevilla. On 27 January 2020, he then moved to Argentine club Rosario Central on one-year loan deal.

After only two games for Rosario, Gonzalez terminated his agreement with Rosario and travelled to Portugal to sign with C.D. Santa Clara. The deal with Santa Clara was confirmed on 5 October 2020.