About Cándido García
Lived 1895 – 1971 (aged 75). Cándido García was an Argentine association football player.
Cándido García (2 December 1895 – 22 April 1971) was an Argentine footballer who played as a centre-half. García spent his entire career at River Plate, where he played from 1913 to 1927, winning three titles.
García also played six matches for the Argentina national football team from 1915 to 1923. He was part of Argentina's squad for the 1916 South American Championship.
Nicknamed Cabeza de Oro ("golden head") due to his skills to head the ball,
During his entire career at River, García played a total of 364 matches, scoring 42 goals.
Honours River Plate Copa de Competencia Jockey Club: 1914 Tie Cup: 1914 Primera División: 1920
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Who was Cándido García?
Argentinian association football player (1895-1971)
When was Cándido García born?
Cándido García was born on 2 December 1895 in Buenos Aires.
When did Cándido García die?
Cándido García died on 22 April 1971 in Buenos Aires.
What was Cándido García's occupation?
Cándido García was an association football player.
What nationality was Cándido García?
Cándido García was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cándido García. https://biography.guide/candido-garcia/
MLA: "Cándido García." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/candido-garcia/.
Chicago: "Cándido García." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/candido-garcia/.
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