Borja González Explained

Borja González
Full Name:Borja González Tejeda
Birth Date:17 November 1995
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.76 m
Position:Right back
Currentclub:OFI Crete
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:2000–2011
Youthclubs1:Atlético Pinto
Youthyears2:2011–2014
Youthclubs2:Rayo Vallecano
Years1:2014–2015
Clubs1:Atlético Pinto
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Atlético Madrid C
Caps2:16
Goals2:2
Years3:2015–2017
Clubs3:Atlético Madrid B
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2019
Clubs4:Atlético San Luis
Caps4:24
Goals4:3
Years5:2019
Clubs5:SS Reyes (loan)
Caps5:11
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Las Rozas
Caps6:24
Goals6:3
Years7:2020–2022
Clubs7:Rayo Majadahonda
Caps7:53
Goals7:3
Years8:2022–2024
Clubs8:Burgos
Caps8:54
Goals8:1
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:OFI Crete
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Club-Update:8 June 2024

Borja González Tejeda (born 17 November 1995) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a right back for Greek Super League club OFI Crete FC.

Club career

Born in Pinto, Madrid, González was a Rayo Vallecano youth graduate. On 27 July 2014, he joined CA Pinto, club he already represented as a youth.[1]

González made his senior debut on 7 September 2014, starting in a 0–1 Tercera División away loss against AD Alcorcón B. The following January, after being a regular starter, he moved to Atlético Madrid and was assigned to the C-team also in the fourth division.[2]

González was promoted to the reserves following their relegation from Segunda División B, but was sparingly used. On 12 June 2017, he moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Ascenso MX side Atlético San Luis.[3]

González made his professional debut on 22 July 2017, starting in a 1–2 away loss against Alebrijes de Oaxaca. He scored his first goal six days later, netting the opener in a 2–0 home win against FC Juárez.

González returned to his home country on 30 January 2019, after agreeing to a six-month loan deal with UD San Sebastián de los Reyes.[4] He subsequently represented neighbouring Las Rozas CF and CF Rayo Majadahonda, both in the third tier.

On 23 June 2022, González signed a two-year contract with Segunda División side Burgos CF.[5] On 16 June 2024, he moved reached an agreement with OFI Crete FC of the Super League Greece.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Borja González vuelve para apuntalar el centro de la defensa del Atlético Pinto. Borja González returns to bolster the centre of defence of Atlético Pinto. FutMadrid. es. 27 July 2014. 13 September 2018.
  2. Web site: Entrevista a Borja González: "Cada día es una oportunidad". Interview to Borja González: "Every day is an opportunity". La Voz de Pinto. es. 28 May 2015. 13 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Borja, primer fichaje del Atlético para el San Luis. Borja, first signing of Atlético for San Luis. Mundo Deportivo. es. 12 June 2017. 13 September 2018.
  4. Web site: Borja González, nuevo fichaje de la UD Sanse. Borja González, new signing of UD Sanse. UD SS Reyes. es. 30 January 2019. 2 August 2022.
  5. Web site: Borja González, primer refuerzo para la temporada 22/23. Borja González, first addition for the 22/23 season. Burgos CF. es. 23 June 2022. 2 August 2022.
  6. Web site: Επιβεβαιώνει ο ΟΦΗ για τον Borja Gonzalez!. OFI confirms Borja González!. OFI Crete FC. el. 16 June 2024. 5 July 2024.