Edu González puts an Avilés stamp on Villarreal’s Youth League win

Villarreal’s youth team got their first Youth League win, and, as Sport points out, the spark came from Edu González. The 2009-born midfielder/creator was raised at Sporting before joining the Villarreal project.

Against Borussia Dortmund’s youth side, coached by Pepe Reina, the match ended 2-3 with González opening the scoring. The performance underlines why the club’s academy is already spotlighting him as one of its most promising talents, with five seasons in the yellow shirt.

From Mareo to Villarreal

Sport recalls that González switched Mareo for Villarreal in cadet level. Over time, he has also reshaped his game: after playing as a ‘9’ at Sporting, he now operates as a midfield/wing forward with a tendency to move into the central channel.

A renewal to 2029

The story goes beyond this result. Sport reports that Villarreal renewed him this summer and extended his deal until 2029, even though he still had one year left on his previous contract. It also adds his numbers from last season: he captained the Liga Nacional side and produced 14 goals in 28 matches.

Finally, the article notes the setback after arriving in Villarreal—an important knee injury that kept him sidelined for several months. After that stop-start period, this European win and early goal show he’s back on track.