Biography
Who is Raúl García?
Early career at Osasuna
Raúl García began his professional football path at his local club, Osasuna. He made his first appearance for the senior team on October 24, 2004, in a match against Barcelona. This opportunity came through coach Javier Aguirre.
During his first complete season, he played in 33 games and scored five league goals. At the age of 19, he helped his team finish in fourth place in La Liga. He later helped Osasuna reach the UEFA Cup semi-finals by scoring once in 12 matches.
Success at Atlético Madrid
In July 2007, he joined Atlético Madrid following a €13 million transfer. During his eight seasons there, he played 329 matches and scored 44 goals. He won several major trophies, including the 2010 Europa League and the 2014 national championship.
He also secured the 2010 UEFA Super Cup and the 2014 Supercopa de España. Raúl García became the most decorated player for the club in the UEFA Champions League with 22 appearances. He even scored an equalizer against Real Madrid in the 2014 Supercopa.
Athletic Bilbao and retirement
He moved to Athletic Bilbao in August 2015 after requesting a transfer. During his time there, he won the 2021 Supercopa de España and the 2023–24 Copa del Rey. He scored 15 goals during the 2020–21 season, becoming the first player to score in every month of a single year.
By the time he retired, he had made 609 appearances in La Liga. This total placed him third in the history of the Spanish top flight. He announced his departure from professional football at the end of the 2023–24 season.
International career and style
Raúl represented Spain at several levels, including the under-19 and under-21 squads. He played in the 2009 UEFA European Championship with the under-21 team. His senior international debut occurred on September 4, 2014, in a match against France.
On the pitch, he was a versatile player who acted as an attacking midfielder or a second striker. He was known for his aerial strength and his ability to score goals from the bench. He was also considered a reliable penalty taker and often played as a false 9.
Birthday and age
Raúl García was born on July 11, 1986, which makes Raúl 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Raúl shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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