Joaquín García (footballer, born 2001)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roberto Joaquin Garcia | ||
| Date of birth | 21 August 2001 | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Velez Sarsfield | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021- | Velez Sarsfield | 38 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2024- | Argentina U23 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 June 2024 | |||
Roberto Joaquín García (born 20 August 2001) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Velez Sarsfield.[1]
Club career[edit]
A youth product of Velez Sarsfield, he joined the club at eight years-old.[2] He made his first team debut in March 2021 against Defensa y Justicia.[3] In January 2023 he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[4] He scored his first league goal on 10 October 2023 against Atlético Tucumán.[5] In April 2024, he reached the final of the 2024 Copa de la Liga Profesional with Velez.[6]
Style of play[edit]
He plays as a full back on the right side of defence.[7]
International career[edit]
He was called up by Javier Mascherano to the Argentina U23 team for the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers in January 2024, and the side went on to secure qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games.[8][9] In June 2024, he was named in the provisional squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Joaquin Garcia". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "El primero de Joaquín". Velez.com. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Vélez tied with Defensa y Justicia and remains firmly at the top". Ambito. March 28, 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Joaquín García signed a contract extension with Vélez until December 31, 2025". Velez.com. 30 January 2023.
- ^ "VÉLEZ SARSFIELD VS. ATLÉTICO TUCUMÁN 3 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Vélez triumphs on penalties against Argentinos at the San Nicolás Stadium and advances to the final of the League Cup". Opinandpsannicolas. April 28, 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Vélez recovers Mancuello for the quarterfinals". Diariopopular. May 11, 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Sub 23 Olympic Pre-Olympic: Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 and qualified for Paris 2024". Pagina12. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Javier Mascherano announced the list of the Argentine under-23 team for the pre-Olympic". lanacion. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Smart, Ryan (3 June 2024). "Argentina name 23-man provisional squad for the 2024 Olympics as two Premier League stars not included". Sportbible. Retrieved 4 June 2024.