| Ricardo García | |
| Fullname: | Ricardo Antonio García Rodríguez |
| Birth Date: | 31 July 1955 |
| Birth Place: | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
| Death Place: | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1976–1989 |
| Clubs1: | Municipal Puntarenas |
| Goals1: | 12 |
| Nationalteam1: | Costa Rica |
| Nationalcaps1: | 17 |
Ricardo Antonio García Rodríguez also known as Sardina (31 July 1955 – 12 December 2007[1] [2]) was a Costa Rican professional footballer who played his entire career for Municipal Puntarenas.
García won the 1986 Primera Division de Costa Rica title alongside players like Leonidas Flores and Luis Galagarza with hometown club Puntarenas. He alo won the second division title with them in 1976 and retired in 1989.
He also made 17 appearances for the full Costa Rica national football team. He also played at the 1980 Olympic Games.[3]
García's son, also named Ricardo (Garciá Carvajal), is a professional footballer who plays for Puntarenas[4]
García committed suicide in the El Roble district of Puntarenas on 12 December 2007.[5]