Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (defender) |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Martorell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Eric García
07/10/2026
García resumed training with Barcelona after his knee issue and was reported to be available for the La Liga match against Getafe. Coach Hansi Flick continues to rely on him heavily, including in the right-back role.
28/09/2026
Eric García withdrew from the Spain squad during the September 2026 international break after feeling knee discomfort in the warm-up before the Nations League win over England. Barcelona were optimistic that the problem was not serious, and he returned to the club as a precaution.
05/12/2025
Barcelona extended García's contract until 30 June 2031. The renewal secured the versatile defender's long-term future at the club.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Eric García Martret is a Spanish defender who plays for FC Barcelona and has represented the Spain national team. He came through the Barcelona youth academy and later played for Manchester City and on loan at Girona. He has since become a versatile first-team regular for Barcelona, able to operate at centre-back, defensive midfield and right-back, and was part of Spain's 2026 World Cup squad. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.80 m |
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| Weight | 77 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Position | Defender (centre-back) |
Career
| Youth | Barcelona academy (joined the Barça Escola in 2008 and lived at La Masia until 2017) |
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| International | Spain national team (around 22 caps as of October 2026); has also represented Spain at youth and under-23 levels; Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024; included in Spain's 2026 World Cup squad and appeared as a substitute in the final |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a youth product of the Barcelona academy before moving to Manchester City in 2017. | |
| 2. Made his first competitive start for Manchester City in an EFL Cup match against Leicester City in December 2018. | |
| 3. Scored his first goal for Barcelona's first team in a 3-0 away win at Sevilla in September 2022. | |
| 4. Played in midfield, centre-back and right-back under Hansi Flick, and the club has described him as a classic Barça defender. |
