Player profile
Eric García
Defender · Barcelona
Eric Garcia returned to Barcelona from Manchester City in 2021. His career has taken him from Barça Escola and La Masia to England, then back to Catalonia.
Career
He entered Barça Escola in 2008 and left for Manchester City in 2017. His City first-team debut came against Leicester City in the League Cup on 18 December 2018.
A 2023–24 loan at Girona brought regular football and a third-place La Liga finish. Back at Barcelona, he reached one hundred appearances in March 2025.
How they play
Barcelona describes a defender who reads opponents well and starts attacks with the ball. His return from Girona also brought appearances in midfield and at right-back.
Bio
Club career
- FC BarcelonaSince 2021Current
- Girona FC2023–2024
- Manchester City F.C.2018–2021
International career
- Catalonia national football teamSince 2024Current
- Spain men's national football teamSince 2020Current
Youth caps: U23 (2021–2024) · U21 (2019)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
A successful Girona loan2024
Garcia helped Girona qualify for the Champions League before returning to Barcelona.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- Spain 1–0 ArgentinaWSubstitute · #4 · on 99'
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — TheSoccerBoyCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Barcelona — Eric Garcia profileOctober 16, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 16, 2026.
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