Anselmo García MacNulty explained

Anselmo García MacNulty
Birth Date:19 February 2003
Birth Place:Seville, Spain
Height:1.87 m[1]
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:PEC Zwolle
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Real Betis
Youthyears2:2019–2021
Youthclubs2:VfL Wolfsburg
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:VfL Wolfsburg
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:NAC Breda (loan)
Caps2:32
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:PEC Zwolle
Caps3:31
Goals3:2
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U15
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalyears3:2021–2022
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:17:26, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:16:55, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Anselmo García MacNulty (born 19 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club PEC Zwolle. Born in Spain, he is a youth international for the Republic of Ireland.

Club career

He came through at his hometown club Real Betis before moving to VfL Wolfsburg in 2019. He joined NAC Breda on loan in July 2022.[2] He made his debut in the Eerste Divisie on 5 August 2022, in a 1–0 win against Helmond Sport.[3]

On 26 July 2023, he signed for Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle on a one-year contract with the option for a second year.[4] [5]

International career

Garcia chose to represent Ireland from U15 level, and this continued through to his playing at U19 level for Ireland and then call ups to the Irish U21 squad. He has not, however, ruled out playing for the country of his birth at a later date.[6] [7] [8]

He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team starting on 26 March 2023 in a 2–1 win against Iceland U21.[9]

Personal life

Born and raised in Seville, Spain but qualifies for Ireland through his mother Maeve who is from County Clare. His father Anselmo Senior is Spanish. He would visit Ireland every summer with his family. His uncle Terry and aunt Una live in Belfast and travel down to watch his matches with Ireland U21s.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A. MacNulty – Profiel . Voetbal International . 5 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Promising Ireland prospect joins Dutch side on loan from Bundesliga giants. Andrew. Dempsey. 19 July 2022.
  3. Web site: NAC Breda vs. Helmond Sport - 5 August 2022 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  4. Web site: Off to the Eredivisie. VfL Wolfsburg.
  5. Web site: Anselmo García MacNulty tekent bij PEC Zwolle. 26 July 2023. PEC Zwolle.
  6. Web site: Anselmo Garcia MacNulty: Ireland's Bundesliga star reveals his Irish journey. Andrew. Dempsey. 22 March 2022.
  7. Web site: Anselmo Garcia McNulty 'happy' to continue international career with Ireland. independent.
  8. Web site: Anselmo Garcia MacNulty Has Not 'Shut Door' On Switching Allegiance. P. J.. Browne. Balls.ie.
  9. Web site: RTE. Kenny gives 10-man Ireland Under-21s win over Iceland. Dylan. O’Connell. March 26, 2023. March 27, 2023.
  10. Web site: U-21 defender Anselmo Garcia MacNulty flourishing after move to Netherlands. Independent.ie. 16 November 2023. Sean. O’Connor. 16 November 2023.