Nicolás González (footballer, born 1998)
An Argentine winger whose relentless work rate and aerial prowess defy his position, becoming a crucial tactical weapon in major trophy wins.
Born 1998 (age 28)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: April 6·Generation Z
Biography
Nicolás González's path to the pinnacle of world football is a story of relentless adaptation and explosive impact. Born in Belén de Escobar, his early career at Argentinos Juniors and later Stuttgart in Germany showcased a player of direct, powerful running and a surprising threat in the air for a winger. His move to Fiorentina solidified his reputation in Serie A, where his combative style and knack for important goals made him a fan favorite. González's true arrival on the global stage came with Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph, where his specific skillset provided a unique and vital option for Lionel Scaloni's squad, embodying the team's blend of star quality and uncompromising grit.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Nicolás was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nicolás Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Nicolás's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a member of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Helped Argentina win the 2021 Copa América, appearing in the final against Brazil.
- Became a key offensive contributor for ACF Fiorentina in Serie A, known for scoring decisive goals.
Did You Know?
He scored his first goal for the Argentina national team in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Chile.
González is known for his distinctive celebration, which involves a military-style salute.
He played alongside his younger brother, Alexis González, at Argentinos Juniors.
“I always try to be direct, to go at defenders and create danger for my team.”
