About Luis García (footballer, born 1978)
Luis Javier García Sanz (born 24 June 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a winger. He played for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in his homeland amongst others – being brought up in the former's youth ranks – appearing abroad for Liverpool, with whom he won the 2005 Champions League and the 2006 FA Cup. Over the course of eight seasons, he amassed La Liga totals of 150 games and 22 goals. A Spain international for three years, García earned 18 caps and represented the nation at the 2006 World Cup. Having appeared in the final against AC Milan, he finished his first season in English football with 13 goals in all competitions. He first went abroad to Liverpool, with whom he won the UEFA Champions League in 2005 and the FA Cup in 2006. García managed 30 appearances in his first season, acting mainly as backup to Portugal's Simão Sabrosa.
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