Javier Boñar Franco (born 3 June 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer currently playing as a centre-back for Atlético Madrid.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Javier Boñar Franco[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2005-06-03) 3 June 2005 (age 17) | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 0000 | Metropolitano | ||
| 2013– | Atlético Madrid | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Spain U15 | 6 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Spain U17 | 10 | (2) |
| 2022– | Spain U18 | 2 | (1) |
Born in Madrid, Boñar started his career as a midfielder with local side Club Deportivo Metropolitano, listing former Brazilian international Kaká as one of his idols growing up.[2][3] After moving to Atlético de Madrid in 2013, he transitioned to a central defender, and took to his new position well - playing at a youth level higher than his peers.[3][4]
Boñar has represented Spain at youth international level.[1]