About Joan García
Joan Garcia Pons (Catalan: [ʒuˈaŋ ɡəɾˈsiə]; born 4 May 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. An Espanyol youth graduate, Garcia broke into the first team in 2021 and eventually established himself as a first-choice in 2024. In June 2025, he moved to Barcelona after the club activated his release clause. He immediately broke into the starting line-up, and helped his club win the La Liga title. Garcia is a Spain international and former youth international. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2026, and was a part of the squad that won the 2026 FIFA World Cup. An Espanyol youth graduate, García broke into the first team in 2021 and eventually established himself as a first-choice in 2024. García made his first-team debut on 1 December 2021, starting in a 3–2 away win over Solares-Medio Cudeyo in the season's Copa del Rey. In March 2024, he became the first-choice goalkeeper for the Pericos in the Second Division.
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