Claudio García

Claudio Omar Turco García (born 24 August 1963) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a right winger. He made 13 appearances for the Argentine national team, scoring three goals.

Playing career Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, García started his professional career in 1980 with Club Atlético Huracán in Buenos Aires. He stayed with the club until their relegation from the Argentine Primera at the end of the 1985–1986 season.

García joined Vélez Sársfield where he played until 1988, then signed for Lyon in France, who were promoted from the 2nd to 1st Division in 1989–90, with Garcia making 57 appearances and scoring 15 goals.

In 1991 García returned to Argentine football to join Racing Club de Avellaneda. He was also given his debut for the Argentina national team in 1991. He was part of two Copa América winning campaigns in 1991 and 1993.

García played over 100 games for Racing Club between 1991 and his departure in 1995. He joined Colón de Santa Fe where he spent one season before returning to Huracán in 1996. By the end of his second spell at Huracán he had made 251 appearances, scoring 51 goals.

Towards the end of his playing days he spent time with All Boys and Independiente Rivadavia in the Argentine 2nd Division and Chacarita Juniors. In 2001, he joined Spanish lower league side Real Jaen.

Coaching career Since his retirement as a player García has worked as a football manager on a couple of occasions, with Defensores Unidos and Independiente Rivadavia. Currently, he is the manager of Talleres (RE).

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Honours Player Lyon Ligue 2: 1988–89

International Argentina Youth South American Games: 1982 Argentina Copa América: 1991, 1993 FIFA Confederations Cup: 1992