Son_(Spanish_footballer)
Son (Spanish footballer)
Spanish footballer
Francisco Javier Hidalgo Gómez (born 30 March 1994), commonly known as Son, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Bulgarian First League club Ludogorets Razgrad. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a right winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Javier Hidalgo Gómez | ||
| Date of birth | (1994-03-30) 30 March 1994 (age 30) | ||
| Place of birth | Seville, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ludogorets Razgrad | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Real Betis | |||
| Sevilla Este | |||
| Cerro | |||
| Huévar | |||
| 2011–2013 | Nervión | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Nervión | ||
| 2013–2014 | Alcalá | 31 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | San Roque | 30 | (7) |
| 2015–2016 | UCAM Murcia | 5 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Villanovense (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Levante B | 30 | (3) |
| 2017–2018 | Barakaldo | 32 | (6) |
| 2018–2020 | Ponferradina | 75 | (1) |
| 2020–2023 | Levante | 88 | (2) |
| 2023– | Ludogorets Razgrad | 33 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024 | |||
Born in Seville, Andalusia, Son was an AD Nervión youth graduate, being also regularly utilized with the first team in the regional leagues during the 2012–13 season. In July 2013, he joined Tercera División side Alcalá.[1]
In July 2014, Son moved to CD San Roque de Lepe in Segunda División B, and became a regular starter as his club achieved an impressive ninth position. He subsequently represented fellow third division sides UCAM Murcia,[2] Villanovense,[3] Atlético Levante,[4] Barakaldo[5] and Ponferradina;[6] with the latter side he achieved promotion to Segunda División in 2019.
Son made his professional debut on 18 August 2019, starting in a 3–1 away loss against Cádiz.[7] He was an undisputed starter for Ponfe during the campaign, appearing in 40 matches (37 as a starter) as his side avoided relegation.
On 23 July 2020, Son agreed to a four-year contract with La Liga side Levante.[8] He made his top tier debut on 1 October, starting in a 0–1 away loss against Sevilla.
On 7 July 2023, Son moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a contract with Ludogorets Razgrad in Bulgaria.[9]
- "Son (San Roque): Un héroe de Bronce" [Son (San Roque): A bronze hero] (in Spanish). Estadio Deportivo. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "El UCAM Murcia CF ficha al mediapunta Son, procedente del San Roque" [UCAM Murcia CF signs attacking midfielder Son, from San Roque] (in Spanish). UCAM Murcia. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "Son llega cedido hasta final de temporada" [Son arrives on loan until the end of the season] (in Spanish). CF Villanovense. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "Francisco Javier Hidalgo "Son", nuevo fichaje para el Atlético Levante UD" [Francisco Javier Hidalgo "Son", new signing for Atlético Levante UD] (in Spanish). Levante UD. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "Francisco Javier Hidalgo "SON" ficha por el Barakaldo C.F." [Francisco Javier Hidalgo "SON" signs for Barakaldo C.F.] (in Spanish). Barakaldo CF. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "La SD Ponferradina amplía su plantilla con la incorporación del lateral derecho Son" [SD Ponferradina extend their squad with the signing of right back Son] (in Spanish). SD Ponferradina. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "El Cádiz remonta a base de golazos" [Cádiz complete a comeback based on screamers] (in Spanish). Marca. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "Son signs for Levante UD for the next four seasons". Levante UD. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- "Ludogorets signed a defender from Spain". ludogorets.com. Retrieved 7 July 2023.