Esther González

About

Esther González Rodríguez (born 8 December 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Spain national team. She is the all-time top scorer for Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She also previously played for Atlético Málaga, Sporting de Huelva, Atlético de Madrid, and Real Madrid.

González played for Real Madrid from 2021 to 2023. She left the club as its all-time top women’s scorer with 39 goals in 77 games.

On 23 August 2023, National Women’s Soccer League club NJ/NY Gotham FC signed Esther to a three-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year. She made her club debut on 2 September, coming on for Sinead Farrelly in a 3–3 draw away to the North Carolina Courage. The following game, she made her first start and scored her first and second NWSL goals in a 2–0 home win over the Washington Spirit. On 11 November, she headed in Midge Purce’s corner to score the second goal for Gotham in the NWSL Championship Game. It stood as the game winner in a 2–1 victory over OL Reign, giving Gotham its first NWSL championship.
On 24 March 2024, Esther began the season with a goal…