Biography
Who is Eric García?
Early football years
Born in Martorell, Spain, Eric began his training at La Masia, the well-known youth academy of FC Barcelona. He eventually chose to leave Spain and joined the Manchester City system in 2017. During his initial period in England, he captained the under-18 squad and competed for the under-19 team in the UEFA Youth League. By the summer of 2018, he started training with the first team in the United States.
His senior professional debut occurred on December 18, 2018, during an EFL Cup quarter-final match against Leicester City. He played alongside Nicolás Otamendi in that game, which ended in a victory after a penalty shootout. Eric García made his first Premier League appearance in September 2019 during a win over Watford. He continued to gain playing time, including back-to-back starts against Sheffield United and Everton during the 2019 festive period.
Professional tenure at Manchester City
In June 2020, Eric was in the starting lineup for a match against Arsenal following the league suspension caused by the pandemic. During this game, he was involved in an on-field collision with goalkeeper Ederson that required immediate medical attention, though he was discharged from the hospital the following day. Later that summer, it was announced that he had declined a contract extension with the club.
Despite his pending departure, he remained an important part of the defensive rotation. He concluded his time in England having won the Premier League title and reaching the UEFA Champions League final during the 2020-21 season.
Return to Spain and Barcelona
Eric García returned to Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer, signing a five-year agreement. His first competitive appearance for the club happened in August 2021 during a victory against Real Sociedad. He faced challenges early on, including red cards against Athletic Bilbao and Benfica during his first few months. In September 2023, he joined Girona on a season-long loan. This stint proved successful, as he became a significant goal-scoring defender for the team. He scored five goals for Girona, helping them secure a top position in La Liga.
Upon returning to Barcelona, he continued to contribute regularly. He played a key role during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 campaigns, scoring in matches against UD Barbastro, Benfica, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid. He signed a long-term contract extension in December 2025 that runs until 2031.
International career with Spain
Eric represented Spain at various youth levels, including the under-17, under-19, under-21, and under-23 squads. His efforts at the youth level included winning the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the Under-19 Championship. He received his first senior national team call-up in August 2020. His debut for the senior side came shortly after against Ukraine.
He was part of the squad that competed in UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2020 Summer Olympics. Eric García was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His international career reached a high point in 2026 when he was included in the Spain squad for the FIFA World Cup. He came on as a substitute during the final, helping his country defeat Argentina to claim the championship title.
Birthday and age
Eric García was born on January 9, 2001, which makes Eric 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Eric shares the date with 42 other famous people.
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