Urko González

Urko González de Zárate Quirós (born 20 March 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a defensive midfielder for RCD Espanyol.

Club career González de Zárate was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country, and was a Real Sociedad youth graduate. He made his senior debut with the C-team on 3 February 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–2 Tercera División away draw against CD Santurtzi.

González de Zárate was definitely promoted to the C's ahead of the 2019–20 season, and subsequently became a regular starter for the side. On 1 July 2020, he renewed his contract until 2024, and was promoted to the reserves in Segunda División B.

González de Zárate made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 20 September 2020, replacing Ander Guevara late into a 0–0 home draw against Real Madrid. On 4 January 2024, he was definitely promoted to the main squad, being assigned the number 15 jersey.

On 23 January 2025, after being rarely used, González de Zárate was loaned to fellow top tier side RCD Espanyol until the end of the campaign. On 28 August, he signed a permanent five-year contract with the Pericos.

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