Fran García
Fran García is a professional footballer from Spain, known for playing as a left-back.
García made his international debut for Spain in October 2023 during a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match.
He began his professional career with Real Madrid Castilla before moving to Rayo Vallecano.
Biography
Early Life
Fran García, born Francisco José García Torres in Bolaños de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha, began his football journey at a young age. He joined Real Madrid's youth academy, La Fábrica, in 2013, transitioning from his hometown club, Bolaños CF. His talent was evident early on, and he renewed his contract with Real Madrid in 2018, solidifying his commitment to the club.
Career Development
García made his senior debut for Real Madrid Castilla in September 2018, and soon after, he made his first-team debut in December 2018 during a Copa del Rey match. His career took a significant turn when he was loaned to Rayo Vallecano for the 2020-21 season, where he quickly became a starter despite facing a knee injury. After helping Rayo Vallecano secure promotion to La Liga, he signed a permanent deal with the club in July 2021. His performances in the 2022-23 season garnered attention from various clubs, including Real Madrid, his childhood team.
In 2023, García returned to Real Madrid, where he continues to play as a left-back. He also made his debut for the Spain national team in October 2023 during a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Scotland, marking a significant milestone in his international career.
Legacy and Honors
García's contributions to football have not gone unnoticed. He has received accolades such as the Rayo Vallecano Player of the Season for both the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons. His achievements with Real Madrid include winning La Liga, the Supercopa de España, and the UEFA Champions League, among others. As he continues to develop his career, Fran García remains a promising talent in Spanish football.
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Career & Clubs
On 12 June 2023, García was called up to the senior Spanish national team squad for the first time for the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals, replacing Juan Bernat. He remained as an unused substitute during the two matches against Italy and Croatia. On 12 October 2023, García made his international debut for Spain during a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Scotland, which Spain won 2–0.
Real Madrid
Born in Bolaños de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha, García joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2013, from hometown side Bolaños CF. On 1 February 2018, while still a junior, he renewed his contract until 2022. Promoted to the reserves ahead of the 2018–19 season, García made his senior debut on 9 September by playing the last 25 minutes of a 0–0 Segunda División B away draw against AD Unión Adarve. He made his first team debut on 6 December, coming on as a second-half substitute for Dani Carvajal in a 6–1 home routing of UD Melilla, for the season's Copa del Rey. García scored his first senior goal on 15 December 2019, netting his team's second in a 3–0 home win against Getafe CF B.
Rayo Vallecano
On 1 September 2020, García was loaned to Segunda División club Rayo Vallecano for the 2020–21 campaign. He made his professional debut thirteen days later, starting in a 1–0 away win against Mallorca. He immediately became a starter for Andoni Iraola's side, but suffered a knee injury in November; initially expected to miss the remainder of the campaign, he returned to play after 20 days. On 13 July 2021, after helping in Rayo's promotion to La Liga, García joined the club permanently on a four-year contract. He made his debut in the category on 15 August, starting in a 3–0 away loss to Sevilla. In the 2022–23 season, his notable performance has attracted the attention of many clubs, including his childhood club, Real Madrid.
Return to…
Club
As of match played 11 October 2026
International
As of match played 3 October 2026
- Club
- Rayo Vallecano (2020–2021)
- Club
- Real Madrid Castilla (2018–2020)
- Club
- Rayo Vallecano (2021–2023)
- Club
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2023–2026)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (2023–2023)
- Club
- Real Betis Balompié (2026–)
- National team
- Spain
Legacy
Real Madrid
La Liga: 2023–24 Supercopa de España: 2024 UEFA Champions League: 2023–24 UEFA Super Cup: 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024 Spain
UEFA Nations League: 2022–23 Spain U17
UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2016 Individual
Rayo Vallecano Player of the Season: 2020–21, 2022–23
Clubs
Played together with
Abde EzzalzouliReal Betis Balompié · 2023
Abdoulaye BaRayo Vallecano · 2014–2015- Abdoulaye BaRayo Vallecano · 2017–2020
- Abdul MuminRayo Vallecano · 2022–2026
Abdulmajeed Al-SulayhemRayo Vallecano · 2018–2018
Abel ResinoRayo Vallecano · 1995–1996- Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
- Abel SegoviaReal Madrid Castilla · 2000–2001
Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaReal Madrid Castilla · 2014
Achille EmanáReal Betis Balompié · 2008–2011
Achraf HakimiReal Madrid Castilla · 2016–2017
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Francisco José García Torres is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Real Betis and the Spain national team.
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