Germán Gómez

Germán Gómez Gómez (Santander, Cantabria, 5 January 1914 – Madrid, 22 March 2004)[1] was a Spanish professional footballer who played for Racing Santander and Atlético Madrid.

For the Cuban author, composer and producer, see Germán Nogueira Gómez.
Germán Gómez
Personal information
Full name Germán Gómez Gómez
Date of birth 5 January 1914
Place of birth Santander, Spain
Date of death 22 March 2004
Place of death Madrid, Spain
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Rayo Cantabria
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Tolosa Sport
1934–1939 Racing Santander 38 (0)
1939–1948 Atlético Madrid 175 (2)
1948–1950 Racing Santander 27 (4)
Total 240 (6)
National team
1941–1945 Spain 6 (0)
Teams managed
1952–1953 Gimnástica
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Gómez joined Atlético (at that time known as (Athletic Aviación de Madrid) in 1939 from Racing, where he had played his first La Liga matches prior to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War and a three-year interruption.

He spent eight seasons with Atléti, forming a formidable partnership with Machín and Ramón Gabilondo in the midfield. Under manager Ricardo Zamora, Gómez was able to win successive league titles and was club captain for most of his Madrid career.

After his successful spell at Atlético, Germán went back to Santander to play for Racing, retiring in 1954.[1] He also had a stint as manager of Gimnástica de Torrelavega in his native region.

International career

Germán won 6 caps with the Spanish national team, making his debut in Valencia on 28 December 1941, in a 3–2 win against Switzerland.[2]

Honours

Atlético Madrid

References
  1. Germán Gómez, un histórico del Atlético de Madrid (Germán Gómez, a historic Atlético Madrid figure), El País, 23 March 2004
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-07-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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