Joaquín García (footballer, born 2001) explained
| Joaquin Garcia |
| Full Name: | Roberto Joaquin Garcia[1] |
| Birth Date: | 21 August 2001 |
| Height: | 1.81 m |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Velez Sarsfield |
| Clubnumber: | 4 |
| Youthyears1: | – |
| Years1: | 2021– |
| Clubs1: | Velez Sarsfield |
| Caps1: | 45 |
| Goals1: | 1 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam1: | Argentina U23 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 00:15 (UTC) 30 September 2024 |
Roberto Joaquín García (born 20 August 2001) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Velez Sarsfield.[2]
Club career
A youth product of Velez Sarsfield, he joined the club at eight years-old.[3] He made his first team debut in March 2021 against Defensa y Justicia.[4] In January 2023 he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[5] He scored his first league goal on 10 October 2023 against Atlético Tucumán.[6] In April 2024, he reached the final of the 2024 Copa de la Liga Profesional with Velez.[7]
Style of play
He plays as a full back on the right side of defence.[8]
International career
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.[9] [10] In June 2024, he was named in the provisional squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[11]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list . 1 . . 24 July 2024 . 26 July 2024.
- Web site: Joaquin Garcia . Soccerway . 4 June 2024 .
- Web site: El primero de Joaquín . Velez.com . 4 June 2024 . 29 March 2021.
- Web site: Vélez tied with Defensa y Justicia and remains firmly at the top . 28 March 2021 . Ambito . 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Joaquín García signed a contract extension with Vélez until December 31, 2025 . Velez.com . 30 January 2023.
- Web site: VÉLEZ SARSFIELD VS. ATLÉTICO TUCUMÁN 3 - 1. Soccerway . 3 June 2024 .
- Web site: Vélez triumphs on penalties against Argentinos at the San Nicolás Stadium and advances to the final of the League Cup . Opinandpsannicolas . 4 June 2024 . 28 April 2024.
- Web site: Vélez recovers Mancuello for the quarterfinals. Diariopopular . 4 June 2024 . 11 May 2021 .
- Web site: Sub 23 Olympic Pre-Olympic: Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 and qualified for Paris 2024 . Pagina12 . 4 June 2024 . 12 February 2024.
- Web site: Javier Mascherano announced the list of the Argentine under-23 team for the pre-Olympic . lanacion . 4 June 2024 . 10 January 2024.
- Web site: Ryan . Smart . Argentina name 23-man provisional squad for the 2024 Olympics as two Premier League stars not included . Sportbible . 4 June 2024 . 3 June 2024.
