Urko Gonzalez de Zarate - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Available to return Gonzalez has completed his yellow-card accumulation ban, so he'll be eligible for upcoming league games.

Impact Gonzalez was a frequent starter prior to his ban, suggesting he'll have a good chance of regaining a priority spot over Charles Pickel for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old has operated as a defensive midfielder throughout the campaign, delivering one assist over 30 league appearances and averaging 3.8 ball recoveries, 1.4 tackles and 1.5 clearances per game.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss one game Gonzalez will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Gonzalez picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for next Thursday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the midfield this season for the Catalans, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Charles Pickel expected to start in the middle of the park for that clash.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Gonzalez registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Betis.

Impact Gonzalez started in midfield and recorded 24 passes. He also contributed defensively with a tackle and an interception. He has now played the full 90 minutes in all of his last six starts.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs assist in win Gonzalez had one assist, created one chance, and had two tackles in Monday's 2-1 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Gonzalez assist was his first goal contribution since transfering to Espanyol 11 matches ago. While it has taken some time to get his rhythm going with his new squad, today was a positive sign that he is becoming a regular contributor for them. After coming off the bench in four straight appearances the midfielder has now started two straight, logging 82 and 90 minutes. Gonzalez will look to continue his momentum from Monday on Sunday versus Celta Vigo.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Espanyol Gonzalez has completed a transfer to Espanyol from Real Sociedad, according to his new club.

Impact Gonzalez is remaining in Spain for the next step in his career, but will leave Sociedad, joining Espanyol until 2030. This comes after he was on loan with the club last campaign, starting in 16 of his 17 appearances while bagging two assists. That said, he will likely earn a starting spot with his new club, just needing a bit of time to integrate into the team.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Going back to Real Sociedad Gonzalez is heading back to his parent club Real Sociedad after ending his half-season loan spell with Espanyol, the club announced. During that stint, he featured in 17 games and...

Impact Gonzalez had a brilliant loan spell with Espanyol during the second half of the season, contributing two assists, 10 chances created, 46 tackles and 36 clearances in 17 appearances, decent stats for the young midfielder. Gonzalez is now heading back to Real Sociedad with the hope of earning a larger role next season under new coach Sergio Francisco.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Gonzalez made an assist, created three chances and made four tackles (three won) during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Gonzalez was disruptive as usual in the middle of the park but still wasn't able to prevent the opposition from scoring three times in roughly one hour. With his team down, the midfielder went up the field to try setting up his teammates and led to an assist for Pere Milla's late goal during stoppage time. This was the second assist for Gonzalez over 14 appearances since joining Espanyol on loan and his almost three tackles per game show how impactful he's been in the middle of the park.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Gonzalez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Gonzalez had a solid outing Monday, with the midfielder earning an assist in the 49th minute on Jofre Carreras' goal. He was also solid in the defense, notching two blocks, four tackles and four clearances in the draw. This was his first goal contribution of the season, earning that after six appearances with Espanyol.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles in win Urko Gonzalez had three tackles (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gonzalez avoided an injury despite being preserved in their last game subbing off early. The midfielder logged his sixth appearance (five starts) in the season. He led Espanyol in tackles to help them keep the clean sheet and earn the road win.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Substitution not due to injury Gonzalez did not suffer an injury in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atheltic and will be an option for Saturday's match against Alaves, according to the player.

Impact Gonzalez looks to have avoided an injury despite some claims he may be low after his early exit from their last contest, as the midfielder was in front of the media Thursday talking about Saturday's match. This is solid news for the club, as he has spent quite a bit of time injured this season, only appearing five times all season. He did start the last contest, so he will hope to see the start again.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off hurt Gonzalez was subbed off due to injury in the 67th minute during the 1-1 draw to Athletic Club.

Impact Gonzalez was taken off in the 67th minute with an injury in his first match back from loan lock. He's only played three times in 2025, starting twice while recording eight tackles and five clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Gonzalez is no longer loan-locked and will be available against Bilbao on Sunday.

Impact Gonzalez missed Sunday's 2-1 loss against his parent club due to loan restrictions. He is now available and could return to the starting XI as a defensive midfielder for Sunday's match.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loan Locked to face Sociedad Gonzalez is not an option for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad due to being loan-locked, according to Carlos Fanlo of El 1900.

Impact Gonzalez will sit out Sunday's match, with the midfielder set to face his parent club and is loan-locked for the contest. This will only leave him out of one match, set to return against Atheltic on Feb. 16. He did see the start last contest, so this will force a change, with Justin Smith or Alvaro Aguado likely taking his spot.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Espanyol on loan Gonzalez has joined Espanyol on loan from Real Sociedad until the end of the season, the club confirmed.

Impact Gonzalez joins Espanyol to bolster their midfield after playing only two official games with Real Sociedad this season. He was developed in the Real Sociedad youth system and also spent time in the Deportivo Alaves youth academy. The player has experience in La Liga and made his debut in the Europa League too.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature on Saturday Gonzalez recorded no stats in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Gonzalez did not play on Saturday. He has been a regular in the Copa del Rey but has only appeared once in the league.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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