Giancarlo González
Sporting FC/D/
Costa RicaPlayer Info
Giancarlo González is a veteran Costa Rican center-back who provides defensive leadership for Sporting FC, bringing a wealth of international experience to the backline. Known as "Pipo," his career took off after moving from Alajuelense to Norwegian side Vålerenga, but his breakthrough came with a transfer to the Columbus Crew in MLS. His impressive 2014 World Cup performances earned him a move to Italian giants Palermo, and he later played for Bologna and LA Galaxy. A mainstay for Los Ticos for over a decade, he played every minute of their memorable 2014 World Cup quarterfinal run. His honors include CONCACAF Gold Cup titles and domestic successes in Costa Rica. González is a classic, physically strong defender, excellent in the air and in last-ditch tackles. Now in the twilight of his career, he remains a savvy and composed presence, using his intelligence to organize the defense and mentor younger players.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/01/04
LD Alajuelense
Sporting FCSigned
2024/01/04
LD AlajuelenseSporting FCSigned
2022/01/01
Los Angeles GalaxyLD AlajuelenseSigned
2022/01/01
Los Angeles GalaxyLD AlajuelenseSigned
2021/12/30
LD AlajuelenseLos Angeles GalaxyLoan Ended
2021/12/30
LD AlajuelenseLos Angeles GalaxyLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
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Statistics
Sporting FC
CRC Primera Division2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
22
Games Started
22
Minutes Per Game
0
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
7
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0