Sergio García de la Fuente is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his versatility on the field.
He played for FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2005, making his first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League.
García had a significant career at RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, where he played from 2010 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2019.
Biography
Early Life
Sergio García de la Fuente, born in Barcelona, Catalonia, is a former professional footballer known for his versatility on the field, primarily playing as a forward and winger. He began his football journey at FC Barcelona, where he rose through the youth ranks but found opportunities in the senior squad limited. Despite this, he made his first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League in 2002, showcasing his potential on an international stage.
Career
García's professional career spanned over a decade, during which he played for several clubs in Spain. After his time at FC Barcelona, he had stints at Real Zaragoza, Levante UD, and Real Betis Balompié, among others. Notably, he played a significant role at RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, where he had two separate spells, contributing to the team's success and becoming a fan favorite. Internationally, García represented Spain at various youth levels, winning the UEFA European Championship with the under-19 team in 2002 and later making his debut for the senior national team in 2008, participating in the victorious UEFA Euro 2008 campaign.
Coaching Career
After retiring from professional play, García transitioned into coaching, starting with CF Damm's under-19 team in 2021. He quickly moved up the ranks, eventually becoming the manager of Espanyol B, where he continues to influence the next generation of footballers. His experience as a player and his understanding of the game have made him a valuable asset in his coaching role.
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Career & Clubs
Barcelona
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, García rose through the ranks of FC Barcelona, finding however opportunities almost non-existent in the senior squad. A frequent scorer for the reserves in the Segunda División B, he made his first-team debut on 29 October 2002, coming on as a substitute for Geovanni for the final 28 minutes of a 2–0 away win against Club Brugge KV in that season's UEFA Champions League; he made another cameo in that competition the following 19 March, in a 2–0 victory at Newcastle United in the second group phase. On 3 September 2003, García started in his La Liga debut in his first match at the Camp Nou, a 1–1 draw with Sevilla FC. On 1 March of the following year, he signed a three-year contract extension. García was loaned to Levante UD on 21 July 2004, ahead of the upcoming top-flight campaign. He scored his first goal in the competition on 3 October to complete a 2–0 win over RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Ciutat de València, ranking team top scorer as the Valencians were relegated; his last goal came on 5 May 2004 in a 3–1 away loss to Albacete Balompié, where he was sent off moments later for fighting with Santi.
Zaragoza
Garcia played all 38 matches for Real Zaragoza in 2007–08, as they were eventually relegated from the top tier. At the beginning of the following season, he was linked with a number of Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Stoke City, along with teammate Diego Milito.…
García was part of the Spain under-19 team that won the 2002 UEFA European Championship in Norway, equalising in the 3–1 win over Slovakia in their final group game in Drammen. On 22 October 2003, against the same country but at under-20 level, he netted a hat-trick in a 4–0 win in preparation for the FIFA World Youth Championship. During the tournament in the United Arab Emirates, he scored against Mali in the group and netted the only goal against Paraguay in the last 16, as the nation finished as runners-up. Without having been previously capped, García made the Spanish final squad-of-23 for UEFA Euro 2008 (which Spain went on to win) as a replacement for Barcelona's Bojan Krkić. He made his debut for the national side on 31 May 2008, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for David Silva in a 2–1 friendly win against Peru in Huelva. He made his debut on 18 June, playing for the full 90 minutes against Greece in Spain's third and final group D game in Euro 2008: in the 88th minute, he delivered a pinpoint left-footed cross for Dani Güiza to head home the 2–1 winner. García also represented Spain at all youth levels, as well as appearing frequently for the unofficial Catalan national team. On 22 December 2009, he scored the side's first goal in a 4–2 defeat of Argentina and, on 30 December 2013, he netted twice in a 4–1 victory over Cape Verde. In March 2019, he played his 16th game against Venezuela in Girona, and surpassed Sergio González as the most capped player in its…
García started his managerial career in 2021 with CF Damm, as part of the club's under-19 staff. The following year, he was promoted to head coaching duties, succeeding his former Espanyol and Spain teammate Luis García. On 22 July 2025, García was appointed manager of the Spain national under-17 team. He left the role one year later, and returned to Espanyol shortly after to sign a two-year contract with their reserves.
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- Spain national under-21 association football team (2004–2005)
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- Spain men's national football team (2008–2008)
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- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2017–2019)
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- CF Montañesa (2020–2021)
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- Real Zaragoza (2005–2008)
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- FC Barcelona Atlètic (2002–2004)
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- FC Barcelona C (2001–2002)
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- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2010–2015)
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- Levante UD (2004–2005)
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- Spain national under-16 association football team (1999–1999)
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- Spain national under-17 association football team (2001–2001)
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- Spain national under-20 football team (2003–2003)
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- Al-Rayyan (2015–2017)
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- Spain national under-19 football team (2001–2002)
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- Real Betis Balompié (2008–2010)
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- Catalonia national football team (2003–2019)
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- FC Barcelona (2003–2005)
Clubs
- Spain national under-16 association football team1999–1999
- FC Barcelona C2001–2002
- Spain national under-17 association football team2001–2001
- Spain national under-19 football team2001–2002
- FC Barcelona Atlètic2002–2004
- Catalonia national football team2003–2019
- FC Barcelona2003–2005
- Spain national under-20 football team2003–2003
- Levante UD2004–2005
- Spain national under-21 association football team2004–2005
- Real Zaragoza2005–2008
- Real Betis Balompié2008–2010
- Spain men's national football team2008–2008
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona2010–2015
- Al-Rayyan2015–2017
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona2017–2019
- CF Montañesa2020–2021
Played together with
Aarón MartínRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2016–2019
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-16 association football team · 2004–2005
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-17 association football team · 2005–2006
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-20 football team · 2009–2009
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abby ErcegRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2009–2010
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2021–2022
Abde EzzalzouliReal Betis Balompié · 2023
Abdelkader GhezzalLevante UD · 2012–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Sergio García de la Fuente is a Spanish former professional footballer. Mainly a forward, he could also appear as a winger, preferably on the right. He is the current manager of Espanyol B.
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