Gonzalo Lorenzo Codesido

Gonzalo Lorenzo Codesido, also known as Gonzalito, was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for Celta de Vigo in the 1930s.

Playing career Born in Pontevedra, Gonzalito began playing football with his older twin brothers Edelmiro and O'Donell on the banks of the Lérez River in Pontevedra and later in some local neighborhood teams. In the mid-1920s, the brothers joined local club Eiriña, which had been founded just a few years earlier, in 1922, and after being invited by some boys from Vilagarcía, they emigrated to Cuba to play for Iberia de La Habana, where they formed a powerful attacking trio, which played a crucial role in helping Iberia win three national championships in 1926, 1928, and 1929. He was noted for his efficiently in front of goal, being a quick, skillful, and opportunistic scorer.

Two seasons later, Gonzalito was one of the most used players by coach Ricardo Comesaña during Celta's triumphant campaign at the 1935–36 Segunda División, thus achieving promotion to La Liga. However, he never got the chance to make his top-flight debut with Celta because of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, during which he died. In total, he scored 50 goals in 86 matches for Celta, including not only his five-goal haul against Alavés, but also a further three hat-tricks.

Honours Iberia Cuba national championship Champions (3): 1926, 1928, and 1929

Celta Vigo Segunda División: Champions (1): 1935–36