Tegueste names Pedri 'Favorite Son' of the Villa

The municipal council recognizes the footballer's sporting career and his permanent bond with his hometown.

Facade of the Tegueste Town Hall on a sunny afternoon.
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Facade of the Tegueste Town Hall on a sunny afternoon.

The plenary session of the Tegueste City Council has approved the appointment of Pedro González López, popularly known as Pedri, as 'Favorite Son' of the Villa de Tegueste.

The decision, adopted during the session held on September 29, aims to recognize the footballer's outstanding sporting career and his national and international projection. The council highlighted the close relationship the athlete maintains with the municipality where he began his training.
Since his beginnings at the Club Deportivo Alirón Fútbol Base Tegueste, the player has reached the elite level of professional football, achieving prestigious titles and individual awards, such as the Golden Boy. The local government emphasized that, despite his success, the footballer has maintained his roots and values of humility and perseverance.
The mayor of Tegueste, Norberto Padilla, stated that this institutional recognition fulfills the municipality's duty to honor those who take the town's name beyond its borders, serving as a positive example for the new generations of young people in the area.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Tegueste (02/10/2026)