Adrián González (footballer, born 2003)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is González and the second or maternal family name is Mendoza.

Adrián González Mendoza (born 23 June 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Austin FC II. Born in the United States, he played for the Mexico national under-19 team.

Adrián González

Personal information
Full name	Adrián González Mendoza
Date of birth	(2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Santa Rosa, California, United States
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Austin FC II
Number	6
Youth career
2018–2019	Pachuca
2019–2020	LA Galaxy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	LA Galaxy II	84	(2)
2024	Columbus Crew 2	24	(3)
2025–	Austin FC II	21	(0)
International career‡
2019	Mexico U16	4	(0)
2021	Mexico U19	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:04, August 16, 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 October 2020

Career

Youth

After drawing reported interest from clubs in Spain, Mexico and the United States,^[1] González joined the Pachuca academy in December 2018.^[2] He soon returned to the United States to join the LA Galaxy academy in 2019.^[3] In 2020, González played with LA Galaxy's USL Championship side LA Galaxy II.^[4]

Professional

LA Galaxy II

In April 2021, LA Galaxy II announced that it had signed González to a professional contract ahead of the 2021 season.^[5]

Columbus Crew 2

In February 2025, Columbus Crew 2 announced it had signed González for the 2024 season.^[6]

Austin FC II

In February 2025, Austin FC II announced it had signed González through the 2026 season with a one-year option.^[7]

International career

Born in the United States to Mexican parents, González is eligible to represent both the United States and Mexico internationally. He has represented the latter at the under-16 and under-17 levels.

Personal

Adrián's older brother is Jonathan González.^[8]

Career statistics

Club

As of August 15, 2025^[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			League Cup		National Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
LA Galaxy II	2020	USL Championship	7	0	1[a]	0	–		–		8	0
	2021		21	0	–		–		0	0	21	0
	2022		30	0	–		–		–		30	0
	2023	MLS Next Pro	25	2	–		–		–		25	2
	Total		83	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	84	2
Columbus Crew 2	2024	MLS Next Pro	28	3	3[b]	0	–		–		28	3
	Total		28	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	31	3
Austin FC II	2025	MLS Next Pro	21	0	–		–		–		21	0
Career total			132	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	136	5

Notes

1. Includes appearance in USL Championship playoffs
2. Includes appearances in MLS Next Pro playoffs