Education
Born in Catford, London to a Gambian father, Gus and English mother, Linda Gomez graduated through the academy at nearby Charlton Athletic, making his debut for the club"s Under-18 side at just 13 years old.
Born in Catford, London to a Gambian father, Gus and English mother, Linda Gomez graduated through the academy at nearby Charlton Athletic, making his debut for the club"s Under-18 side at just 13 years old.
Gomez prefers to play as a centre back but can also play as a full back on either side. He began his career at Charlton Athletic, breaking into the first team at 17 and playing one full senior season before joining Liverpool in June 2015. Charlton Athletic
Despite strong interest from numerous other clubs, Gomez signed his first professional deal with the Addicks in 2014.
His senior debut came in a 4–0 League Cup victory over Colchester United at The Valley on 12 August 2014, playing the full 90 minutes as the right back.
Gomez went on to make 24 appearances during his first season including 18 starts, both at right back and in his preferred position of centre back. Liverpool
On 20 June 2015, Liverpool secured the signing of Gomez on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
On 13 October 2015, Gomez suffered a season ending anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for England U21. Gomez has been capped by England at under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels.
On 25 August 2015, he received his first call-up to the under-21 squad.
Gomez has been described as a complete football player and composed ball-playing centre back with his style of play being compared to that of Rio Ferdinand whom he idolised growing up. Gomez is also noted for his athleticism and strength. He is able to produce powerful and dangerous runs up-field on the counter-attack and in defence is rarely physically dominated by an opponent.