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 contact 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.