SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

OMAR GONZALEZ
OMAR GONZALEZ
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Number
#4
Nationality
U.S.A.
Team
CF PACHUCA (Mexico)
Coach
DIEGO ALONSO
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
1 1 6 6 1 1 1 17 2.8 £600k

Omar González

Full name: Omar Alejandro González (commonly stylized OMAR GONZÁLEZ)

  • Nationality: United States of America
  • Date of birth: October 11, 1988
  • Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
  • Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Club career (highlights)

  • FC Dallas — Developed through FC Dallas academy and made professional debut; played 2009–2014 (MLS).
  • Club Tijuana (Xolos) — Transferred to Club Tijuana in Liga MX in 2015.
  • CF Pachuca — Signed by Pachuca in 2017 and featured as a central defender; later returned to MLS after time in Mexico.
  • LAFC and Others — After Mexico stint, he joined Los Angeles FC in MLS (initially on loan, then permanently) and later played for other MLS clubs including Austin FC and Charlotte FC (depending on latest transfers).

International career

  • United States national team regular from 2010s onward, earning many caps as a central defender.
  • Member of the U.S. squads for multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups and FIFA World Cup qualifying cycles; part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.

Playing style

  • Strong, physical centre-back known for aerial ability, tackling and leadership at the back.
  • Uses height and strength to dominate in set-piece defense and offense.

Honors & notes

  • MLS All-Star selections and team-level honors across MLS and Liga MX appearances (titles vary by season).
  • Recognized as one of the prominent American central defenders during his peak years.

Current status

As of the latest widely available information, Omar González continued his professional career after his stint at Pachuca, including returns to MLS. For the most up-to-date club and appearance statistics, refer to official club pages or recent sports databases, as transfers and rosters change over time.