Johnny García | |
Fullname: | Johnny García Lopez |
Birth Date: | 19 July 1978 |
Birth Place: | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Height: | 1.8m (05.9feet) |
Position: | Defender |
Youthyears1: | 2000–2001 |
Youthclubs1: | Tapatio |
Years1: | 2001–2006 |
Years2: | 2006 |
Years3: | 2006–2007 |
Years4: | 2007–2010 |
Caps1: | 138 |
Caps2: | 2 |
Caps3: | 10 |
Caps4: | 23 |
Goals1: | 10 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Goals4: | 1 |
Pcupdate: | 1 June 2008 |
Johnny García Lopez (born 19 July 1978) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a defender.
García made his debut for Club Deportivo Guadalajara of the Primera División de México as a midfielder in the 2001 Spring season, eventually playing nine games that season. After three more seasons as a midfielder, García was moved to central defense by Hans Westerhof, where he was a consistent starter throughout 2004. He joined Chivas USA in August 2006. His stint with Chivas USA lasted a short while, as he was released and consequently bought by Jaguares de Chiapas, marking his return to the Mexican Primera Division. With Chivas, García made a last minute goal against his current team Chiapas F.C.. This secured Chivas a semi-final berth, where it played against Pachuca and managed another last minute goal. During the 2007 Draft Santos Laguna acquired him from Chiapas F.C.