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{{Short description|Spanish |
{{Short description|Spanish football manager and former player}} |
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{{other people|Sergio García}} |
{{other people|Sergio García}} |
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{{For|another Spanish footballer|Sergio García (footballer, born 1989)}} |
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| caption = García playing for Espanyol in 2012 |
| caption = García playing for Espanyol in 2012 |
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| full_name = Sergio García Riina de la Fuente<ref name=Profile>{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/sergio_garcia/13922/|title=Sergio García|newspaper=[[Diario AS]]|access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref> |
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| fullname = Sergio García de la Fuente |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|6|9|df=y}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|6|9|df=y}}<ref name=Profile/> |
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| birth_place = [[Barcelona]], Spain |
| birth_place = [[Barcelona]], Spain |
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| height = 1.74 m |
| height = 1.74 m<ref name=Profile/> |
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] |
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]], [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] |
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| currentclub = [[CF |
| currentclub = [[CF Damm|Damm]] (under-19) |
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| youthyears1 = 1989–1993 | youthclubs1 = Bon Pastor |
| youthyears1 = 1989–1993 | youthclubs1 = Bon Pastor |
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| youthyears2 = 1993–1995 | youthclubs2 = [[CF Damm|Damm]] |
| youthyears2 = 1993–1995 | youthclubs2 = [[CF Damm|Damm]] |
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| youthyears4 = 1997–1999 | youthclubs4 = → [[CF Damm|Damm]] (loan) |
| youthyears4 = 1997–1999 | youthclubs4 = → [[CF Damm|Damm]] (loan) |
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| years1 = 2001–2002 | clubs1 = [[FC Barcelona C|Barcelona C]] | caps1 = 22 | goals1 = 11 |
| years1 = 2001–2002 | clubs1 = [[FC Barcelona C|Barcelona C]] | caps1 = 22 | goals1 = 11 |
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| years2 = 2002–2004 | clubs2 = [[FC Barcelona |
| years2 = 2002–2004 | clubs2 = [[FC Barcelona Atlètic|Barcelona B]] | caps2 = 60 | goals2 = 34 |
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| years3 = |
| years3 = 2002–2005 | clubs3 = [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] | caps3 = 4 | goals3 = 0 |
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| years4 = 2004–2005 | clubs4 = → [[Levante UD|Levante]] (loan) | caps4 = 31 | goals4 = 7 |
| years4 = 2004–2005 | clubs4 = → [[Levante UD|Levante]] (loan) | caps4 = 31 | goals4 = 7 |
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| years5 = 2005–2008 | clubs5 = [[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]] | caps5 = 90 | goals5 = 14 |
| years5 = 2005–2008 | clubs5 = [[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]] | caps5 = 90 | goals5 = 14 |
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| years8 = 2015–2017 | clubs8 = [[Al-Rayyan SC|Al-Rayyan]] | caps8 = 49 | goals8 = 27 |
| years8 = 2015–2017 | clubs8 = [[Al-Rayyan SC|Al-Rayyan]] | caps8 = 49 | goals8 = 27 |
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| years9 = 2017–2019 | clubs9 = [[RCD Espanyol|Espanyol]] | caps9 = 62 | goals9 = 4 |
| years9 = 2017–2019 | clubs9 = [[RCD Espanyol|Espanyol]] | caps9 = 62 | goals9 = 4 |
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| years10 = 2020–2021| clubs10 = [[CF Montañesa|Montañesa]] | caps10 = |
| years10 = 2020–2021 | clubs10 = [[CF Montañesa|Montañesa]] | caps10 = 8 | goals10 = 3 |
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| totalcaps = | totalgoals = |
| totalcaps = 533 | totalgoals = 162 |
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| nationalyears1 = 1999 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-16 football team|Spain U16]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 1 |
| nationalyears1 = 1999 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-16 football team|Spain U16]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 1 |
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| nationalyears2 = 2001 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-17 football team|Spain U17]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 1 |
| nationalyears2 = 2001 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-17 football team|Spain U17]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 1 |
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| nationalyears5 = 2004–2005 | nationalteam5 = [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain U21]] | nationalcaps5 = 11 | nationalgoals5 = 4 |
| nationalyears5 = 2004–2005 | nationalteam5 = [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain U21]] | nationalcaps5 = 11 | nationalgoals5 = 4 |
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| nationalyears6 = 2008 | nationalteam6 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps6 = 2 | nationalgoals6 = 0 |
| nationalyears6 = 2008 | nationalteam6 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps6 = 2 | nationalgoals6 = 0 |
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| nationalyears7 = |
| nationalyears7 = 2003–2019 | nationalteam7 = [[Catalonia national football team|Catalonia]] | nationalcaps7 = 16 | nationalgoals7 = 9 |
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| manageryears1 = 2022– | managerclubs1 = [[CF Damm|Damm]] (under-19) |
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| club-update = 18 May 2019 |
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| nationalteam-update = 25 March 2019 |
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{{Medal|W|[[UEFA Euro 2008|2008 Austria–Switzerland]]|}} |
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⚫ | '''Sergio García de la Fuente''' ({{IPA|es|ˈseɾxjo ɣaɾˈθi.a}};{{efn-ua|In isolation, ''García'' is pronounced {{IPA|es|ɡaɾˈθi.a|}}.}} born 9 June 1983) is a Spanish former professional [[Association football|footballer]]. Mainly a [[Forward (association football)|forward]], he could also appear as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]], preferably on the right. He is the current [[Manager (association football)|manager]] of [[CF Damm|Damm]] under-19 team. |
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⚫ | '''Sergio García de la Fuente''' ({{IPA |
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After starting out at [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]], he went on to represent mainly [[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]] and [[RCD Espanyol|Espanyol]], serving as [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the latter. Over 14 seasons, he amassed [[La Liga]] totals of 360 matches and 75 goals. |
After starting out at [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]], he went on to represent mainly [[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]] and [[RCD Espanyol|Espanyol]], serving as [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the latter. Over 14 seasons, he amassed [[La Liga]] totals of 360 matches and 75 goals. |
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García appeared for [[Spain national football team|Spain]] at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]], winning the tournament. |
García appeared for [[Spain national football team|Spain]] at [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]], winning the tournament. He also played for the [[Catalonia national football team|Catalonia national team]] in unofficial matches. |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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===Barcelona=== |
===Barcelona=== |
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Born in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], García rose through the ranks of [[FC Barcelona]], finding however opportunities almost non-existent in the senior squad.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Born in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], García rose through the ranks of [[FC Barcelona]], finding however opportunities almost non-existent in the senior squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/news/story?id=503062|title=Debe ser el número 23|trans-title=Must be number 23|publisher=[[ESPN Deportes]]|language=es|date=18 November 2006|access-date=15 September 2015}}</ref> A frequent goalscorer for [[FC Barcelona Atlètic|the reserves]] in the [[Segunda División B]], he made his first-team debut on 29 October 2002, coming on as a [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]] for [[Geovanni]] for the final 28 minutes of a 2–0 away win against [[Club Brugge KV]] in [[2002–03 UEFA Champions League group stage|that season]]'s [[UEFA Champions League]];<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaaf0ce7431-0c1723285a37-1000--barcelona-dent-brugge-hopes/|title=Barcelona dent Brugge hopes|publisher=UEFA|date=29 October 2002|access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref> he made another cameo in that competition the following 19 March, in a 2–0 victory at [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] in the second group phase.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/mar/19/minutebyminute.sport1|title=Newcastle 0–2 Barcelona|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|last=Glendenning|first=Barry|date=19 March 2003|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
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On 3 September 2003, García started in his [[La Liga]] debut in his first match at the [[Camp Nou]], a 1–1 draw |
On 3 September 2003, García started in his [[La Liga]] debut in his first match at the [[Camp Nou]], a 1–1 draw with [[Sevilla FC]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2003/09/03/liga/1062548963.html|title=Ronaldinho da sentido a la 'madrugá' catalana|trans-title=Ronaldinho gives meaning to the Catalan 'early getup'|newspaper=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|language=es|date=3 September 2003|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> On 1 March of the following year, he signed a three-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=150536.html|title=Sergio García signs new deal|publisher=UEFA|date=1 March 2004|access-date=25 May 2010}}</ref> |
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García was loaned to [[Levante UD]] on 21 July 2004, ahead of the [[2004–05 La Liga|upcoming top |
García was loaned to [[Levante UD]] on 21 July 2004, ahead of the [[2004–05 La Liga|upcoming top-flight campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.levanteud.com/es/info/sergio-garcia-jugara-en-el-levante-ud-esta-temporada|title=Sergio Garcia jugará en el Levante UD esta temporada|trans-title=Sergio García will play for Levante UD this season|publisher=Levante UD|language=es|date=21 July 2004|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> He scored his first goal in the competition on 3 October to complete a 2–0 win over [[RCD Mallorca]] at the [[Estadi Ciutat de València]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2004/10/03/liga/1096824015.html|title=El Levante cumple ante su afición tras vencer al Mallorca|trans-title=Levante get job done in front of their fans by beating Mallorca|newspaper=El Mundo|language=es|date=3 October 2004|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> ranking team top scorer as the [[Valencian Community|Valencians]] were relegated; his last goal came on 5 May 2004 in a 3–1 away loss to [[Albacete Balompié]], where he was [[Ejection (sports)|sent off]] moments later for fighting with [[Santiago Denia|Santi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2005/05/08/liga/1115572812.html|title=El Albacete condena al Levante a sufrir hasta el final|trans-title=Albacete condemn Levante to suffer until the end|newspaper=El Mundo|language=es|date=8 May 2005|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
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===Zaragoza=== |
===Zaragoza=== |
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Garcia played all 38 matches for [[Real Zaragoza]] in [[2007–08 La Liga|2007–08]], as they were eventually relegated from the top |
Garcia played all 38 matches for [[Real Zaragoza]] in [[2007–08 La Liga|2007–08]], as they were eventually relegated from the top tier. At the beginning of [[2008–09 Segunda División|the following season]], he was linked with a number of [[Premier League]] clubs including [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] and [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], along with teammate [[Diego Milito]]. Rumours that he would leave Zaragoza had been further fuelled after the club's relegation, as he was thrown out of a side pre-season training session by manager [[Marcelino García Toral]] and was then left out of their opening day defeat against Levante.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.periodistadigital.com/deportes/object.php?o=958682|title=Marcelino echa del entrenamiento a Sergio García|trans-title=Marcelino throws Sergio García out of training|publisher=Periodista Digital|language=es|date=4 August 2008|access-date=3 September 2008}}</ref> |
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===Betis=== |
===Betis=== |
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On 1 September 2008, in the dying seconds of the [[transfer window]], after continuous rumours, García signed for [[Real Betis]],<ref>{{cite web|url= |
On 1 September 2008, in the dying seconds of the [[transfer window]], after continuous rumours, García signed for [[Real Betis]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/national-associations/ESP/news/01d1-0f84e4549671-3a5493e314ed-1000--betis-build-with-sergio-garcia/|title=Betis build with Sergio García|publisher=UEFA|date=1 September 2008|access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/betis/es/desarrollo/1160906.html|title=Sergio García: "Poco a poco se puede estar más arriba"|trans-title=García: "Little by little we can move up in the ranks"|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=es|date=3 September 2008|access-date=3 September 2008}}</ref> for a fee close to [[Euro|€]]10 million. He scored his first goal for his new club on 27 September in the team's home game against [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] (2–1 loss), following up on his own saved [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalty]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/252800?cc=5739|title=Real Betis 1–2 Real Madrid|publisher=[[ESPN FC|ESPN Soccernet]]|date=27 September 2008|access-date=11 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714005919/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/252800?cc=5739|archive-date=14 July 2012}}</ref> On 16 November he netted a brace in at 3–1 home win over [[Racing de Santander]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253111?cc=5739|title=Real Betis 3–1 Racing Santander|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=16 November 2008|access-date=11 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718191132/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253111?cc=5739|archive-date=18 July 2012}}</ref> and, on 18 January of the following year, added another in the 3–1 away defeat of [[Real Valladolid]] in which he also [[Assist (association football)|assisted]] the other goal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253072?cc=5739|title=Valladolid 1–3 Real Betis|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=18 January 2009|access-date=11 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715074113/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253072?cc=5739|archive-date=15 July 2012}}</ref> |
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García was sent off three times in the first half of [[2008–09 La Liga|the season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/722/la-liga/2008/09/27/885165/madrid-sting-betis-with-late-ruud-strike|title=Madrid sting Betis with late Ruud strike|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|date=27 September 2008|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/722/la-liga/2008/11/02/945215/depor-shock-betis-for-first-away-win|title=Depor shock Betis for first away win|publisher=Goal|date=2 November 2008|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> On 7 February 2009, he helped Betis achieve a landmark victory at neighbouring Sevilla, scoring in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253061?cc=5739|title=Sevilla FC 1–2 Real Betis|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=7 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2011}}</ref> In form, he was struck with a knee injury after celebrating his goal against [[CD Numancia]], a 3–3 home draw on 4 April,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/252763?cc=5739|title=Real Betis 3–3 Numancia|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=4 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/04/05/futbol/equipos/betis/1238926670.html|title=Sergio García se lesiona celebrando un gol|trans-title=Sergio García injures himself celebrating a goal|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=5 April 2009|access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> eventually missing a month of competition – with the team struggling during this time – and eventually dropping down a level at the end.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/05/31/futbol/1adivision/1243796737.html|title=La montaña rusa del descenso acaba con el Betis|trans-title=The relegation roller coaster finishes Betis|newspaper=Marca|last=Rincón|first=Jaime|language=es|date=31 May 2009|access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> |
García was sent off three times in the first half of [[2008–09 La Liga|the season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/722/la-liga/2008/09/27/885165/madrid-sting-betis-with-late-ruud-strike|title=Madrid sting Betis with late Ruud strike|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|date=27 September 2008|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/722/la-liga/2008/11/02/945215/depor-shock-betis-for-first-away-win|title=Depor shock Betis for first away win|publisher=Goal|date=2 November 2008|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> On 7 February 2009, he helped Betis achieve a landmark victory at neighbouring Sevilla, scoring in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253061?cc=5739|title=Sevilla FC 1–2 Real Betis|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=7 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908214239/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/253061?cc=5739|archive-date=8 September 2012}}</ref> In form, he was struck with a knee injury after celebrating his goal against [[CD Numancia]], a 3–3 home draw on 4 April,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/252763?cc=5739|title=Real Betis 3–3 Numancia|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=4 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715062107/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/252763?cc=5739|archive-date=15 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/04/05/futbol/equipos/betis/1238926670.html|title=Sergio García se lesiona celebrando un gol|trans-title=Sergio García injures himself celebrating a goal|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=5 April 2009|access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> eventually missing a month of competition – with the team struggling during this time – and eventually dropping down a level at the end.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/05/31/futbol/1adivision/1243796737.html|title=La montaña rusa del descenso acaba con el Betis|trans-title=The relegation roller coaster finishes Betis|newspaper=Marca|last=Rincón|first=Jaime|language=es|date=31 May 2009|access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> |
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García scored 12 goals in the [[2009–10 Segunda División|2009–10 campaign]], but the [[Andalusia]]ns failed to win promotion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sevilla.abc.es/deportes/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias/real-betis/pasado-presente-futuro-gol-del-betis-139253-1509054924.html|title=Pasado, presente y futuro en el gol del Betis|trans-title=Past, present and future in Betis' goal|newspaper=[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]|last=Arbide|first=Juan|language=es|date=27 October 2017|access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> |
García scored 12 goals in the [[2009–10 Segunda División|2009–10 campaign]], but the [[Andalusia]]ns failed to win promotion.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sevilla.abc.es/deportes/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias/real-betis/pasado-presente-futuro-gol-del-betis-139253-1509054924.html|title=Pasado, presente y futuro en el gol del Betis|trans-title=Past, present and future in Betis' goal|newspaper=[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]|last=Arbide|first=Juan|language=es|date=27 October 2017|access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> |
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===Espanyol=== |
===Espanyol=== |
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In August 2010, García signed a five-year contract with [[RCD Espanyol]], moving to the club as a replacement to veteran [[Raúl Tamudo]] who left after nearly 20 years of service. He did not score in his first 15 games for [[Mauricio Pochettino]]'s team, ending the drought on 9 January 2011 when as a substitute he concluded a 4–0 home |
In August 2010, García signed a five-year contract with [[RCD Espanyol]], moving to the club as a replacement to veteran [[Raúl Tamudo]] who left after nearly 20 years of service. He did not score in his first 15 games for [[Mauricio Pochettino]]'s team, ending the drought on 9 January 2011 when as a substitute he concluded a 4–0 home victory over former team Zaragoza, assisted by his namesake [[Luis García (footballer, born 1981)|Luis]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://elpais.com/diario/2011/01/10/deportes/1294614013_850215.html|title=El Espanyol baila al Zaragoza|trans-title=Espanyol dance against Zaragoza|newspaper=[[El País]]|last=Quixano|first=Jordi|language=es|date=10 January 2011|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
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On 24 November 2013, García scored his first hat-trick for the ''Pericos'' in a 4–1 win at [[Rayo Vallecano]] – two of his three goals came from the penalty spot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol/20131124/54394465659/espanyol-golea-rayo-triplete-sergio-garcia.html|title=El Espanyol golea al Rayo con un triplete de Sergio García|trans-title=Espanyol thrash Rayo with a hat-trick from Sergio García|newspaper=[[La Vanguardia]]|language=es|date=24 November 2013|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> [[2014–15 La Liga|The following season]], he netted a career-best (in Spain) 14 league goals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2015/05/10/futbol/equipos/espanyol/1431253071.html|title=Sergio García, de leyenda|trans-title=Sergio García, like a legend|newspaper=Marca|last=Torres|first=Mari Carmen|language=es|date=10 May 2015|access-date=15 April 2016}}</ref> |
On 24 November 2013, García scored his first hat-trick for the ''Pericos'' in a 4–1 win at [[Rayo Vallecano]] – two of his three goals came from the penalty spot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol/20131124/54394465659/espanyol-golea-rayo-triplete-sergio-garcia.html|title=El Espanyol golea al Rayo con un triplete de Sergio García|trans-title=Espanyol thrash Rayo with a hat-trick from Sergio García|newspaper=[[La Vanguardia]]|language=es|date=24 November 2013|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> [[2014–15 La Liga|The following season]], he netted a career-best (in Spain) 14 league goals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2015/05/10/futbol/equipos/espanyol/1431253071.html|title=Sergio García, de leyenda|trans-title=Sergio García, like a legend|newspaper=Marca|last=Torres|first=Mari Carmen|language=es|date=10 May 2015|access-date=15 April 2016}}</ref> |
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===Al-Rayyan=== |
===Al-Rayyan=== |
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García turned down an offer to join Qatar's [[Al Sadd SC]], who had recently signed Barcelona's [[Xavi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/rcd-espanyol/20150527/20255734557/sergio-garcia-da-marcha-atras-y-dice-no-al-futbol-qatari.html|title=Sergio García da marcha atrás y dice 'no' al fútbol qatarí|trans-title=Sergio García makes a U-turn and says 'no' to Qatari football|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|last=Juárez|first=María Carmen|language=es|date=27 May 2015|access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> On 29 June, however, he joined [[Al-Rayyan SC]] in the same country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rcdespanyol.com/principal.php?modulo=detalleNoticia&idnoticia=20146&idmenu=9|title=Sergio García marxarà al Qatar|trans-title=Sergio García will go to Qatar|publisher=RCD Espanyol|language=ca|date=29 June 2015|access-date=29 June 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on 11 September, starting in a 4–0 [[Qatar Stars League|Stars League]] home win against [[Al-Sailiya SC]], and scored his first goal on 2 October when he confirmed a 2–0 victory over [[Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club]] at the [[Thani bin Jassim Stadium]]; on 22 November, he scored twice and assisted one of [[Rodrigo Tabata]]'s four goals in a league record 9–0 rout at [[Qatar SC]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/463872/Al-Rayyan-thrash-Qatar-SC-9-0-to-register-record-w|title=Al Rayyan thrash Qatar SC 9–0 to register record win|newspaper=[[Gulf Times]]|date=22 November 2015|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
García turned down an offer to join Qatar's [[Al Sadd SC]], who had recently signed Barcelona's [[Xavi (footballer, born 1980)|Xavi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/rcd-espanyol/20150527/20255734557/sergio-garcia-da-marcha-atras-y-dice-no-al-futbol-qatari.html|title=Sergio García da marcha atrás y dice 'no' al fútbol qatarí|trans-title=Sergio García makes a U-turn and says 'no' to Qatari football|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|last=Juárez|first=María Carmen|language=es|date=27 May 2015|access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> On 29 June, however, he joined [[Al-Rayyan SC]] in the same country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rcdespanyol.com/principal.php?modulo=detalleNoticia&idnoticia=20146&idmenu=9|title=Sergio García marxarà al Qatar|trans-title=Sergio García will go to Qatar|publisher=RCD Espanyol|language=ca|date=29 June 2015|access-date=29 June 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on 11 September, starting in a 4–0 [[Qatar Stars League|Stars League]] home win against [[Al-Sailiya SC]], and scored his first goal on 2 October when he confirmed a 2–0 victory over [[Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club]] at the [[Thani bin Jassim Stadium]]; on 22 November, he scored twice and assisted one of [[Rodrigo Tabata]]'s four goals in a league record 9–0 rout at [[Qatar SC]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/story/463872/Al-Rayyan-thrash-Qatar-SC-9-0-to-register-record-w|title=Al Rayyan thrash Qatar SC 9–0 to register record win|newspaper=[[Gulf Times]]|date=22 November 2015|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
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On 5 March 2016, García netted once in a 5–0 win at [[Al-Wakrah Sport Club]] that handed his team [[2015–16 Qatar Stars League|their first league title]] in 21 years, and with five games to spare.<ref name=QFA>{{cite web|url=http://www.qfa.com.qa/al-rayyan-crowned-qsl-champions-end-21-years-wait/|title=Al Rayyan crowned QSL champions, end 21 years wait|publisher=[[Qatar Football Association]]|date=5 March 2016|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
On 5 March 2016, García netted once in a 5–0 win at [[Al-Wakrah Sport Club]] that handed his team [[2015–16 Qatar Stars League|their first league title]] in 21 years, and with five games to spare.<ref name=QFA>{{cite web|url=http://www.qfa.com.qa/al-rayyan-crowned-qsl-champions-end-21-years-wait/|title=Al Rayyan crowned QSL champions, end 21 years wait|publisher=[[Qatar Football Association]]|date=5 March 2016|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |
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On 16 June 2017, aged 34, García returned to Espanyol after agreeing to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdespanyol.com/es/actualidad/vuelve-sergio-garcia/_n:5228/|title=¡Vuelve Sergio García!|trans-title=Sergio García returns!|publisher=RCD Espanyol|language=es|date=16 June 2017|access-date=17 June 2017}}</ref> Exactly two years later, he left.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football-espana.net/78741/sergio-garcia-leaves-espanyol|title=Sergio Garcia leaves Espanyol|publisher=Football España|last=Brennan|first=Feargal|date=16 June 2019|access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> |
On 16 June 2017, aged 34, García returned to Espanyol after agreeing to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdespanyol.com/es/actualidad/vuelve-sergio-garcia/_n:5228/|title=¡Vuelve Sergio García!|trans-title=Sergio García returns!|publisher=RCD Espanyol|language=es|date=16 June 2017|access-date=17 June 2017}}</ref> Exactly two years later, he left.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football-espana.net/78741/sergio-garcia-leaves-espanyol|title=Sergio Garcia leaves Espanyol|publisher=Football España|last=Brennan|first=Feargal|date=16 June 2019|access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> |
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In November 2020, García returned to football at [[Nou Barris]]-based [[CF Montañesa]] of the [[Tercera División]], signing alongside his former Barcelona and Espanyol teammate [[Joan Verdú]].<ref>{{cite news |
In November 2020, García returned to football at [[Nou Barris]]-based [[CF Montañesa]] of the [[Tercera División]], signing alongside his former Barcelona and Espanyol teammate [[Joan Verdú]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol/20201106/49269387050/sergio-garcia-joan-verdu-futbolistas-montanesa-ex-espanyol.html|title=La Montañesa firma a los expericos Joan Verdú y Sergio García|trans-title=Montañesa sign former ''pericos'' Joan Verdú and Sergio García|newspaper=La Vanguardia|language=es|date=6 November 2020|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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[[File:Sergio Garcia 2013 Catalonia.jpg|thumb|right|upright|García in action for [[Catalonia national football team|Catalonia]] |
[[File:Sergio Garcia 2013 Catalonia.jpg|thumb|right|upright|García in action for [[Catalonia national football team|Catalonia]] in 2013]] |
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García was part of the [[Spain national under-19 football team|Spain under-19]] team that won the [[2002 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2002 UEFA European Championship]] in Norway, equalising in the 3–1 win over [[Slovakia national under-19 football team|Slovakia]] in their final group game in [[Drammen]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2002/07/25/futbol/1027623801.html|title=España se mete en la final de la mano de Fernando Torres|trans-title=Spain advance to the finals at the hand of Fernando Torres|newspaper=El Mundo|language=es|date=26 July 2002|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> On 22 October 2003, against [[Slovakia national under-20 football team|the same country]] but at [[Spain national under-20 football team|under-20 level]], he netted a hat-trick in a 4–0 win in preparation for the [[2003 FIFA World Youth Championship|FIFA World Youth Championship]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2003/10/22/mas_futbol/1066773625_850215.html|title=Sergio García da el triunfo|trans-title=Sergio García gives triumph|newspaper= |
García was part of the [[Spain national under-19 football team|Spain under-19]] team that won the [[2002 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2002 UEFA European Championship]] in Norway, equalising in the 3–1 win over [[Slovakia national under-19 football team|Slovakia]] in their final group game in [[Drammen]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2002/07/25/futbol/1027623801.html|title=España se mete en la final de la mano de Fernando Torres|trans-title=Spain advance to the finals at the hand of Fernando Torres|newspaper=El Mundo|language=es|date=26 July 2002|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> On 22 October 2003, against [[Slovakia national under-20 football team|the same country]] but at [[Spain national under-20 football team|under-20 level]], he netted a hat-trick in a 4–0 win in preparation for the [[2003 FIFA World Youth Championship|FIFA World Youth Championship]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2003/10/22/mas_futbol/1066773625_850215.html|title=Sergio García da el triunfo|trans-title=Sergio García gives triumph|newspaper=Diario AS|language=es|date=22 October 2003|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> During the tournament in the [[United Arab Emirates]], he scored against [[Mali national under-20 football team|Mali]] in the group and netted the only goal against [[Paraguay national under-20 football team|Paraguay]] in the [[Single-elimination tournament|last 16]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/2003/12/09/0001/15/063783EE81344602B20494F83DCB30FD.html|title=España se clasifica al vencer 1–0 a Paraguay|trans-title=Spain qualify by beating Paraguay 1–0|newspaper=[[El Universo]]|language=es|date=9 December 2003|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> as the nation finished as runners-up.<ref name=U20>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/under19/news/newsid=134957.html|title=Spain denied at final hurdle|publisher=UEFA|date=19 December 2003|access-date=15 April 2016}}</ref> |
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Without having been previously [[Cap (sport)|capped]], García made the [[Spain national football team|Spanish]] final squad-of-23 for [[UEFA Euro 2008]] (which Spain went on to win) as a replacement for Barcelona's [[Bojan Krkić]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/476/euro-2008/2008/05/17/699623/ra%C3%BAl-out-sergio-garc%C3%ADa-in-spain-euro-2008-squad|title=Raúl out, Sergio García in Spain Euro 2008 squad|publisher=Goal|last=Macdonald|first=Ewan|date=17 May 2008|access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> He made his debut for the national side on 31 May 2008, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for [[David Silva]] in a 2–1 [[Exhibition game|friendly]] win against [[Peru national football team|Peru]] in [[Huelva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huelvainformacion.es/article/deportes/143381/espanaperu/ensayo/poco/convincente.html|title=España-Perú (2–1): Un ensayo poco convincente|trans-title=Spain-Peru (2–1): A hardly convincing trial|publisher=Huelva Información|language=es|date=1 June 2008|access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> |
Without having been previously [[Cap (sport)|capped]], García made the [[Spain national football team|Spanish]] final squad-of-23 for [[UEFA Euro 2008]] (which Spain went on to win) as a replacement for Barcelona's [[Bojan Krkić]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/476/euro-2008/2008/05/17/699623/ra%C3%BAl-out-sergio-garc%C3%ADa-in-spain-euro-2008-squad|title=Raúl out, Sergio García in Spain Euro 2008 squad|publisher=Goal|last=Macdonald|first=Ewan|date=17 May 2008|access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> He made his debut for the national side on 31 May 2008, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for [[David Silva]] in a 2–1 [[Exhibition game|friendly]] win against [[Peru national football team|Peru]] in [[Huelva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huelvainformacion.es/article/deportes/143381/espanaperu/ensayo/poco/convincente.html|title=España-Perú (2–1): Un ensayo poco convincente|trans-title=Spain-Peru (2–1): A hardly convincing trial|publisher=Huelva Información|language=es|date=1 June 2008|access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on 18 June, playing for the full 90 minutes against [[Greece national football team|Greece]] in Spain's third and final [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group D|group D game]] in Euro 2008: in the 88th minute, he delivered a pinpoint left-footed [[Cross (association football)|cross]] for [[Dani Güiza]] to head home the 2–1 winner.<ref name=BBC>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2008/7363473.stm|title=Russia 2–0 Sweden & Greece 1–2 Spain|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=18 June 2008|access-date=29 November 2012}}</ref> |
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On 18 June, García earned his first competitive [[Cap (sport)|cap]], playing for the full 90 minutes against [[Greece national football team|Greece]] in Spain's third and final [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group D|group D game]] in Euro 2008: in the 88th minute, he delivered a pinpoint left-footed cross for [[Dani Güiza]] to head home the 2–1 winner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2008/7363473.stm|title=Russia 2–0 Sweden & Greece 1–2 Spain|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|last=McKenzie|first=Andrew|date=18 June 2008|access-date=29 November 2012}}</ref> |
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García also represented Spain at all [[Spain national football team|youth levels]], as well as appearing frequently for the [[Catalonia national football team|unofficial Catalan national team]]. On 22 December 2009, he scored the side's first goal in a 4–2 defeat of [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] and, on 30 December 2013, he netted twice in a 4–1 victory over [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/catalonia-cape-verde-catalonia-claim-victory-with-eight-fc-barcelona-players-4-1|title=Catalonia – Cape Verde: Catalonia claim victory with eight FC Barcelona players (4–1)|publisher=FC Barcelona|date=30 December 2013|access-date=18 January 2014}}</ref> In March 2019, he played his 16th game against [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]] in [[Girona]], and surpassed [[Sergio (footballer, born 1976)|Sergio González]] as the most capped player in its history.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elmon.cat/monesport/catalunya/sergio-garcia-fa-historia-amb-la-seleccio-catalana_406149102.html|title=Sergio García fa història amb la selecció catalana|trans-title=Sergio García makes history with the Catalan national team|newspaper=El Món|last=Melgar|first=Blai|language=ca|date=25 March 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}</ref> |
García also represented Spain at all [[Spain national football team|youth levels]], as well as appearing frequently for the [[Catalonia national football team|unofficial Catalan national team]]. On 22 December 2009, he scored the side's first goal in a 4–2 defeat of [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] and, on 30 December 2013, he netted twice in a 4–1 victory over [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/catalonia-cape-verde-catalonia-claim-victory-with-eight-fc-barcelona-players-4-1|title=Catalonia – Cape Verde: Catalonia claim victory with eight FC Barcelona players (4–1)|publisher=FC Barcelona|date=30 December 2013|access-date=18 January 2014}}</ref> In March 2019, he played his 16th game against [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]] in [[Girona]], and surpassed [[Sergio (footballer, born 1976)|Sergio González]] as the most capped player in its history.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elmon.cat/monesport/catalunya/sergio-garcia-fa-historia-amb-la-seleccio-catalana_406149102.html|title=Sergio García fa història amb la selecció catalana|trans-title=Sergio García makes history with the Catalan national team|newspaper=El Món|last=Melgar|first=Blai|language=ca|date=25 March 2019|access-date=28 November 2019}}</ref> |
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==Coaching career== |
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García started his managerial career in 2021 with [[CF Damm|Damm]], as part of the club's under-19 staff. The following year, he was promoted to head coaching duties, succeeding his former Espanyol and Spain teammate Luis García.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-catalan/sergio-garcia-nuevo-entrenador-damm-14024538|title=Sergio García, nuevo entrenador de la Damm|trans-title=Sergio García, new manager of Damm|newspaper=[[Sport (Spanish newspaper)|Sport]]|language=es|date=7 July 2022|access-date=14 October 2024}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
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===Club=== |
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|[[2002–03 La Liga|2002–03]]<ref name=BD>{{cite web|url=http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j2490.html|title=Sergio García: Sergio García de la Fuente|publisher=BDFutbol|access-date=21 March 2015}}</ref> |
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|rowspan=4|[[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]] |
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|[[2009–10 Segunda División|2009–10]]<ref name= |
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|[[2012–13 RCD Espanyol season|2012–13]]<ref name= |
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|[[2013–14 RCD Espanyol season|2013–14]]<ref name= |
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|[[2014–15 RCD Espanyol season|2014–15]]<ref name= |
|[[2014–15 RCD Espanyol season|2014–15]]<ref name=SW>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/sergio-garcia-de-la-fuente/3824/|title=Sergio García|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=21 March 2015}}</ref> |
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|[[2016–17 Qatar Stars League|2016–17]]<ref name= |
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Full name | Sergio García Riina de la Fuente[1] | ||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [1] | 9 June 1983||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||||||||||||||||
Team information | |||||||||||||||||
Current team | Damm (under-19) | ||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
1989–1993 | Bon Pastor | ||||||||||||||||
1993–1995 | Damm | ||||||||||||||||
1995–2002 | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
1997–1999 | → Damm (loan) | ||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
2001–2002 | Barcelona C | 22 | (11) | ||||||||||||||
2002–2004 | Barcelona B | 60 | (34) | ||||||||||||||
2002–2005 | Barcelona | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2004–2005 | → Levante (loan) | 31 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
2005–2008 | Zaragoza | 90 | (14) | ||||||||||||||
2008–2010 | Betis | 62 | (21) | ||||||||||||||
2010–2015 | Espanyol | 145 | (41) | ||||||||||||||
2015–2017 | Al-Rayyan | 49 | (27) | ||||||||||||||
2017–2019 | Espanyol | 62 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
2020–2021 | Montañesa | 8 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
Total | 533 | (162) | |||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||
1999 | Spain U16 | 2 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2001 | Spain U17 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2001–2002 | Spain U19 | 9 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
2003 | Spain U20 | 11 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
2004–2005 | Spain U21 | 11 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
2008 | Spain | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2003–2019 | Catalonia | 16 | (9) | ||||||||||||||
Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||
2022– | Damm (under-19) | ||||||||||||||||
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Sergio García de la Fuente (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈseɾxjo ɣaɾˈθi.a];[A] born 9 June 1983) is a Spanish former professional footballer. Mainly a forward, he could also appear as a winger, preferably on the right. He is the current manager of Damm under-19 team.
After starting out at Barcelona, he went on to represent mainly Zaragoza and Espanyol, serving as captain of the latter. Over 14 seasons, he amassed La Liga totals of 360 matches and 75 goals.
García appeared for Spain at Euro 2008, winning the tournament. He also played for the Catalonia national team in unofficial matches.
Club career
[edit]Barcelona
[edit]Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, García rose through the ranks of FC Barcelona, finding however opportunities almost non-existent in the senior squad.[2] A frequent goalscorer for the reserves in the Segunda División B, he made his first-team debut on 29 October 2002, coming on as a substitute for Geovanni for the final 28 minutes of a 2–0 away win against Club Brugge KV in that season's UEFA Champions League;[3] he made another cameo in that competition the following 19 March, in a 2–0 victory at Newcastle United in the second group phase.[4]
On 3 September 2003, García started in his La Liga debut in his first match at the Camp Nou, a 1–1 draw with Sevilla FC.[5] On 1 March of the following year, he signed a three-year contract extension.[6]
García was loaned to Levante UD on 21 July 2004, ahead of the upcoming top-flight campaign.[7] He scored his first goal in the competition on 3 October to complete a 2–0 win over RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Ciutat de València,[8] ranking team top scorer as the Valencians were relegated; his last goal came on 5 May 2004 in a 3–1 away loss to Albacete Balompié, where he was sent off moments later for fighting with Santi.[9]
Zaragoza
[edit]Garcia played all 38 matches for Real Zaragoza in 2007–08, as they were eventually relegated from the top tier. At the beginning of the following season, he was linked with a number of Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Stoke City, along with teammate Diego Milito. Rumours that he would leave Zaragoza had been further fuelled after the club's relegation, as he was thrown out of a side pre-season training session by manager Marcelino García Toral and was then left out of their opening day defeat against Levante.[10]
Betis
[edit]On 1 September 2008, in the dying seconds of the transfer window, after continuous rumours, García signed for Real Betis,[11][12] for a fee close to €10 million. He scored his first goal for his new club on 27 September in the team's home game against Real Madrid (2–1 loss), following up on his own saved penalty.[13] On 16 November he netted a brace in at 3–1 home win over Racing de Santander[14] and, on 18 January of the following year, added another in the 3–1 away defeat of Real Valladolid in which he also assisted the other goal.[15]
García was sent off three times in the first half of the season.[16][17] On 7 February 2009, he helped Betis achieve a landmark victory at neighbouring Sevilla, scoring in a 2–1 win.[18] In form, he was struck with a knee injury after celebrating his goal against CD Numancia, a 3–3 home draw on 4 April,[19][20] eventually missing a month of competition – with the team struggling during this time – and eventually dropping down a level at the end.[21]
García scored 12 goals in the 2009–10 campaign, but the Andalusians failed to win promotion.[22]
Espanyol
[edit]In August 2010, García signed a five-year contract with RCD Espanyol, moving to the club as a replacement to veteran Raúl Tamudo who left after nearly 20 years of service. He did not score in his first 15 games for Mauricio Pochettino's team, ending the drought on 9 January 2011 when as a substitute he concluded a 4–0 home victory over former team Zaragoza, assisted by his namesake Luis.[23]
On 24 November 2013, García scored his first hat-trick for the Pericos in a 4–1 win at Rayo Vallecano – two of his three goals came from the penalty spot.[24] The following season, he netted a career-best (in Spain) 14 league goals.[25]
Al-Rayyan
[edit]García turned down an offer to join Qatar's Al Sadd SC, who had recently signed Barcelona's Xavi.[26] On 29 June, however, he joined Al-Rayyan SC in the same country.[27] He made his debut on 11 September, starting in a 4–0 Stars League home win against Al-Sailiya SC, and scored his first goal on 2 October when he confirmed a 2–0 victory over Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club at the Thani bin Jassim Stadium; on 22 November, he scored twice and assisted one of Rodrigo Tabata's four goals in a league record 9–0 rout at Qatar SC.[28]
On 5 March 2016, García netted once in a 5–0 win at Al-Wakrah Sport Club that handed his team their first league title in 21 years, and with five games to spare.[29]
Later career
[edit]On 16 June 2017, aged 34, García returned to Espanyol after agreeing to a one-year contract.[30] Exactly two years later, he left.[31]
In November 2020, García returned to football at Nou Barris-based CF Montañesa of the Tercera División, signing alongside his former Barcelona and Espanyol teammate Joan Verdú.[32]
International career
[edit]García was part of the Spain under-19 team that won the 2002 UEFA European Championship in Norway, equalising in the 3–1 win over Slovakia in their final group game in Drammen.[33] On 22 October 2003, against the same country but at under-20 level, he netted a hat-trick in a 4–0 win in preparation for the FIFA World Youth Championship.[34] During the tournament in the United Arab Emirates, he scored against Mali in the group and netted the only goal against Paraguay in the last 16,[35] as the nation finished as runners-up.[36]
Without having been previously capped, García made the Spanish final squad-of-23 for UEFA Euro 2008 (which Spain went on to win) as a replacement for Barcelona's Bojan Krkić.[37] He made his debut for the national side on 31 May 2008, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for David Silva in a 2–1 friendly win against Peru in Huelva.[38] He made his debut on 18 June, playing for the full 90 minutes against Greece in Spain's third and final group D game in Euro 2008: in the 88th minute, he delivered a pinpoint left-footed cross for Dani Güiza to head home the 2–1 winner.[39]
García also represented Spain at all youth levels, as well as appearing frequently for the unofficial Catalan national team. On 22 December 2009, he scored the side's first goal in a 4–2 defeat of Argentina and, on 30 December 2013, he netted twice in a 4–1 victory over Cape Verde.[40] In March 2019, he played his 16th game against Venezuela in Girona, and surpassed Sergio González as the most capped player in its history.[41]
Coaching career
[edit]García started his managerial career in 2021 with Damm, as part of the club's under-19 staff. The following year, he was promoted to head coaching duties, succeeding his former Espanyol and Spain teammate Luis García.[42]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Barcelona | 2002–03[43] | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2003–04[43] | La Liga | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
Levante (loan) | 2004–05[43] | La Liga | 31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 7 | |
Zaragoza | 2005–06[43] | La Liga | 19 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 25 | 4 | |
2006–07[43] | La Liga | 33 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 39 | 8 | ||
2007–08[43] | La Liga | 38 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2[b] | 0 | 44 | 5 | |
Total | 90 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 108 | 17 | ||
Betis | 2008–09[43] | La Liga | 28 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | 32 | 10 | |
2009–10[43] | Segunda División | 34 | 12 | 1 | 0 | — | 35 | 12 | ||
Total | 62 | 21 | 5 | 1 | — | 67 | 22 | |||
Espanyol | 2010–11[43] | La Liga | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 25 | 3 | |
2011–12[43] | La Liga | 24 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 27 | 7 | ||
2012–13[43] | La Liga | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 7 | ||
2013–14[43] | La Liga | 37 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | 41 | 13 | ||
2014–15[44] | La Liga | 35 | 14 | 6 | 1 | — | 41 | 15 | ||
Total | 145 | 41 | 17 | 4 | — | 162 | 45 | |||
Al-Rayyan | 2015–16[44] | Qatar Stars League | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 16 | |
2016–17[44] | Qatar Stars League | 25 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 14 | |
Total | 49 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 30 | ||
Espanyol | 2017–18[44] | La Liga | 33 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 38 | 3 | |
2018–19[44] | La Liga | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 31 | 2 | ||
Total | 62 | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | 69 | 5 | |||
Montañesa | 2020–21[44] | Tercera División | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 3 | |
Career total | 451 | 117 | 48 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 508 | 129 |
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Cup
Honours
[edit]Al-Rayan
Spain
Spain U19
Spain U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2003[36]
Notes
[edit]- ^ In isolation, García is pronounced [ɡaɾˈθi.a].
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Sergio García". Diario AS. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Debe ser el número 23" [Must be number 23] (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 18 November 2006. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Barcelona dent Brugge hopes". UEFA. 29 October 2002. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ Glendenning, Barry (19 March 2003). "Newcastle 0–2 Barcelona". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Ronaldinho da sentido a la 'madrugá' catalana" [Ronaldinho gives meaning to the Catalan 'early getup']. El Mundo (in Spanish). 3 September 2003. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Sergio García signs new deal". UEFA. 1 March 2004. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ "Sergio Garcia jugará en el Levante UD esta temporada" [Sergio García will play for Levante UD this season] (in Spanish). Levante UD. 21 July 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "El Levante cumple ante su afición tras vencer al Mallorca" [Levante get job done in front of their fans by beating Mallorca]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 3 October 2004. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "El Albacete condena al Levante a sufrir hasta el final" [Albacete condemn Levante to suffer until the end]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 8 May 2005. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Marcelino echa del entrenamiento a Sergio García" [Marcelino throws Sergio García out of training] (in Spanish). Periodista Digital. 4 August 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2008.
- ^ "Betis build with Sergio García". UEFA. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Sergio García: "Poco a poco se puede estar más arriba"" [García: "Little by little we can move up in the ranks"]. Marca (in Spanish). 3 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2008.
- ^ "Real Betis 1–2 Real Madrid". ESPN Soccernet. 27 September 2008. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ^ "Real Betis 3–1 Racing Santander". ESPN Soccernet. 16 November 2008. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ^ "Valladolid 1–3 Real Betis". ESPN Soccernet. 18 January 2009. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ^ "Madrid sting Betis with late Ruud strike". Goal. 27 September 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Depor shock Betis for first away win". Goal. 2 November 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Sevilla FC 1–2 Real Betis". ESPN Soccernet. 7 February 2009. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ^ "Real Betis 3–3 Numancia". ESPN Soccernet. 4 April 2009. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ^ "Sergio García se lesiona celebrando un gol" [Sergio García injures himself celebrating a goal]. Marca (in Spanish). 5 April 2009. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ Rincón, Jaime (31 May 2009). "La montaña rusa del descenso acaba con el Betis" [The relegation roller coaster finishes Betis]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ Arbide, Juan (27 October 2017). "Pasado, presente y futuro en el gol del Betis" [Past, present and future in Betis' goal]. ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ Quixano, Jordi (10 January 2011). "El Espanyol baila al Zaragoza" [Espanyol dance against Zaragoza]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "El Espanyol golea al Rayo con un triplete de Sergio García" [Espanyol thrash Rayo with a hat-trick from Sergio García]. La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 24 November 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ Torres, Mari Carmen (10 May 2015). "Sergio García, de leyenda" [Sergio García, like a legend]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ Juárez, María Carmen (27 May 2015). "Sergio García da marcha atrás y dice 'no' al fútbol qatarí" [Sergio García makes a U-turn and says 'no' to Qatari football]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ "Sergio García marxarà al Qatar" [Sergio García will go to Qatar] (in Catalan). RCD Espanyol. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Al Rayyan thrash Qatar SC 9–0 to register record win". Gulf Times. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Al Rayyan crowned QSL champions, end 21 years wait". Qatar Football Association. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "¡Vuelve Sergio García!" [Sergio García returns!] (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Brennan, Feargal (16 June 2019). "Sergio Garcia leaves Espanyol". Football España. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ "La Montañesa firma a los expericos Joan Verdú y Sergio García" [Montañesa sign former pericos Joan Verdú and Sergio García]. La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 6 November 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "España se mete en la final de la mano de Fernando Torres" [Spain advance to the finals at the hand of Fernando Torres]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 26 July 2002. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Sergio García da el triunfo" [Sergio García gives triumph]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 22 October 2003. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "España se clasifica al vencer 1–0 a Paraguay" [Spain qualify by beating Paraguay 1–0]. El Universo (in Spanish). 9 December 2003. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Spain denied at final hurdle". UEFA. 19 December 2003. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ Macdonald, Ewan (17 May 2008). "Raúl out, Sergio García in Spain Euro 2008 squad". Goal. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "España-Perú (2–1): Un ensayo poco convincente" [Spain-Peru (2–1): A hardly convincing trial] (in Spanish). Huelva Información. 1 June 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ a b McKenzie, Andrew (18 June 2008). "Russia 2–0 Sweden & Greece 1–2 Spain". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Catalonia – Cape Verde: Catalonia claim victory with eight FC Barcelona players (4–1)". FC Barcelona. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ Melgar, Blai (25 March 2019). "Sergio García fa història amb la selecció catalana" [Sergio García makes history with the Catalan national team]. El Món (in Catalan). Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Sergio García, nuevo entrenador de la Damm" [Sergio García, new manager of Damm]. Sport (in Spanish). 7 July 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Sergio García: Sergio García de la Fuente". BDFutbol. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sergio García". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "España vence a Alemania y se proclama campeona de Europa Sub-19" [Spain beat Germany and are crowned Under-19 European champions]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 28 July 2002. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
External links
[edit]- Sergio García at BDFutbol
- Sergio García at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sergio García – FIFA competition record (archived)
- 1983 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Spanish sportsmen
- Spanish men's footballers
- Footballers from Barcelona
- Men's association football wingers
- Men's association football forwards
- La Liga players
- Segunda División players
- Segunda División B players
- Tercera División players
- CF Damm players
- FC Barcelona C players
- FC Barcelona Atlètic players
- FC Barcelona players
- Levante UD footballers
- Real Zaragoza players
- Real Betis players
- RCD Espanyol footballers
- CF Montañesa players
- Qatar Stars League players
- Al-Rayyan SC players
- Kings League players
- Spain men's youth international footballers
- Spain men's under-21 international footballers
- Spain men's international footballers
- UEFA Euro 2008 players
- UEFA European Championship–winning players
- Catalonia men's international footballers
- Spanish expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Qatar
- Spanish expatriate sportspeople in Qatar
- Spanish football managers