About Manuel García
Born 1988. Manuel García is an Argentine association football player.
Career García's first club were Rosario Central, he was promoted into the first-team during the 2010–11 Primera B Nacional when he was an unused substitute away to Defensa y Justicia on 19 June 2011. In June 2016, García was loaned to Gimnasia y Esgrima of the Argentine Primera División. He remained for half of 2016–17, but didn't make an appearance after being an unused sub fourteen times.
In January 2017, García was signed permanently by Chilean Primera División side Deportes Antofagasta. He made his debut on 19 February in a 5–0 victory over Universidad de Concepción. He appeared three times during the 2017–18 campaign for the club. His debut arrived on 23 February versus Deportes Temuco. In March 2020, Chilean Segunda División outfit Deportes Recoleta signed García. His first appearance, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, came in a home defeat to San Antonio Unido on 16 September; it also meant he had appeared in the top three divisions of the country's system. In August 2025, he was diagnosed with a degenerative neuromuscular disease, keeping his contract with San Luis until his official retirement in 2026.
Personal life Garcia's twin brother, Santiago, is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
2012–13
2013–14
2014
2015
2016
2016–17
2016–17
2016–17
2017
2018
2017–18
2018–19
2019
2020
Honours Rosario Central Primera B Nacional: 2012–13
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Manuel García?
Argentinian association football player
When was Manuel García born?
Manuel García was born on 8 July 1988 in Rosario.
What is Manuel García's occupation?
Manuel García is an association football player.
What nationality is Manuel García?
Manuel García is Argentine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manuel García (footballer, born 8 July 1988)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel García. https://biography.guide/manuel-garcia-association-football-player-1988/
MLA: "Manuel García." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manuel-garcia-association-football-player-1988/.
Chicago: "Manuel García." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manuel-garcia-association-football-player-1988/.
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