Football mourns Claudio "Yerbatero" González, iconic goalscorer | OneFootball

The national football community is in mourning after the confirmation this Wednesday of the passing of Claudio "Yerbatero" González. The former forward, who left a significant mark on several clubs in the country, died in the city of Villa María, Córdoba, where he had settled after retiring from professional activity. It was reported that his death was due to a pulmonary condition that had worsened his health recently, causing deep sadness among his former teammates and fans.

The news was confirmed by the management of Talleres de Córdoba, an institution where González is fondly remembered. Through an emotional statement on their social media, the club expressed: "We mourn the passing of Claudio ‘Yerbatero’ González. The club stands with his family, friends, and loved ones in this difficult time and sends its condolences on the loss of someone who was a player for our institution." The message quickly went viral, garnering support from other clubs he played for during his extensive career.

Born in Posadas, Misiones, González began his journey in sports at Bartolomé Mitre, before making the leap to Rosamonte de Apóstoles. It was precisely in his homeland where his iconic nickname was born, linked to the region's main productive activity. His goal-scoring ability soon brought him to the national stage, starting a journey that saw him wear the jerseys of Estudiantes de La Plata, Patronato de Paraná, and Huracán de Tres Arroyos, before making the big leap to one of the so-called "greats."

His arrival at Independiente de Avellaneda between 2001 and 2002 allowed him to compete in international tournaments like the Copa Mercosur, solidifying his image as a powerful and timely forward. After his time with the "Rojo," he moved to Talleres de Córdoba, where he achieved his greatest continuity and earned the respect of the Córdoba public. His career continued at Rosario Central and included an experience in foreign football defending the colors of Cobreloa in Chile, before returning to the country.

The "Yerbatero" ended his professional career in 2007 wearing the jersey of General Paz Juniors of Córdoba. Since his retirement, he remained connected to the affection of the fans who celebrated his goals in various divisions of the ascent and the First Division. His physical departure at 49 leaves a void in the sports community of Misiones and Córdoba, but his name will remain in the statistics and the memory of the clubs that had the privilege of counting on his dedication in the area.

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