Real Madrid Club World Cup "thigh" &3 goals and 1 assist! ESPN: Gonzalo almost chose rugby as a child

ESPN reported that Real Madrid young player Gonzalo Garcia, who shined in the Club World Cup, faced the choice between football and rugby as a child, and eventually chose the football he loved deeply.

Gonzalo Garcia scored three goals in four matches in the Club World Cup and became a hero to advance to the quarterfinals in Real Madrid's match against Juventus. The young player not only stood out for his talent, but also attracted much attention for his unique background.

Gonzalo Garcia almost chose rugby as her career and was related to Hollywood legend Rita Hayvas.

Garcia is Rita Hayss' nephew, and this international movie star has starred in classic films such as "Blood and Sand" and "The Peerless Beauty". Not only that, his grandfather was a famous bullfighter, while his uncles made brilliant achievements in the field of rugby.

It is reported that Gonzalo was hesitant between rugby and football when he was a child and finally chose football. His mother's brothers are all well-known figures in the Spanish rugby world.

Fortunately, Gonzalo finally chose football and shines in Real Madrid. Born in 2004, he joined Real Madrid's U17 echelon in the 2020/21 season, then advanced to the U19 echelon in the 2021/22 season, and became the main player of Real Madrid's Castia in the 2023/24 season. In the 2024/25 season, he scored 24 goals in 36 games, becoming the top scorer in the third-tier Spanish league.