José García facts for kids

José García is a very common name, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. Because many people share this name, it can sometimes be confusing to know who someone is talking about! This page helps you learn about some of the famous and important people named José García.

Famous Sports Stars

Many athletes around the world are named José García. They play different sports like football, baseball, and more.

Football Players

• José García (Uruguayan footballer) (1926-2011): He was a football player from Uruguay.
• José María García-Aranda (born 1956): He is a Spanish football referee, which means he makes sure players follow the rules during a game.
• José García Quesada (born 1931): A footballer from Chile.
• José Daniel García (born 1985): A Mexican football defender. Defenders are players who help protect their team's goal.
• José Mari García (born 1971): A Spanish football midfielder. Midfielders play in the middle of the field, helping both attack and defend.
• José García (footballer, born 1997) (born 1997): Another Spanish football midfielder.
• José Enrique García (born 1967): A footballer from Uruguay.
• José García (Honduran footballer) (born 1998): A football player from Honduras.

Baseball Players

• José García (pitcher, born 1981): A baseball pitcher from Cuba. Pitchers throw the ball to the batter.
• José García (pitcher, born 1985): Another baseball pitcher, this one from the Dominican Republic.
• José García (shortstop) (born 1998): A Cuban baseball shortstop. Shortstops play between second and third base.

Other Athletes

• José García (boxer) (born 1968): A boxer from Venezuela. Boxing is a sport where two people fight using their fists.
• José Garcia (canoeist) (born 1964): A sprint canoer from Portugal. Canoeing involves racing boats called canoes.
• José García (field hockey) (born 1952): A Spanish field hockey player. Field hockey is a team sport played with sticks and a ball.
• José García (runner) (born 1946): An Olympic runner from Mexico. He competed in the Olympic Games.
• José García (weightlifter) (born 1960): An Olympic weightlifter from Ecuador. Weightlifting is a sport where athletes lift heavy weights.
• José Amado García (born 1977): A long-distance runner from Guatemala. Long-distance runners compete in races over many miles.
• José Manuel García (runner) (born 1966): A retired long-distance runner from Spain.
• José Vicente García (born 1972): A Spanish professional road bicycle racer. He raced bicycles on roads.

People in Government and Law

Some José Garcías have worked in government, politics, or law, helping to lead countries or make important decisions.

• José García de León y Pizarro (1770–1835): A Spanish politician. Politicians help govern a country or region.
• José Manuel García Bedoya (active in the 1930s): A Peruvian politician.
• José Antonio García Belaúnde (born 1948): A Peruvian diplomat and politician. A diplomat represents their country in other nations.
• José Andreu García (born 1937): An American Puerto Rican jurist. A jurist is an expert in law, often a judge.
• José García Ladrón de Guevara: A Spanish politician and journalist. Journalists write news stories.

Artists and Entertainers

Many José Garcías have used their talents in arts and entertainment, creating books, music, and movies.

• José García Villa (1908–1997): A famous Filipino writer. He wrote many books and poems.
• José Ros García (1920–2001): A Spanish-born poet who lived and worked in Australia. Poets write poems.
• José García Román (born 1945): A Spanish composer. Composers write music.
• José Luis García-López (born 1948): A Spanish comic-book artist. He draws pictures for comic books.
• José Garcia (actor) (born 1966): A French-Spanish actor. Actors perform in movies, TV shows, or plays.
• Jose Garcia (game designer): He founded a company called Daedalus Entertainment, which makes games.
• José C. Garcia de Letona: A Mexican producer and co-founder of Ánima Estudios, a company that makes animated movies and TV shows.

Other Notable People

• José García González (1938–2020): A Spanish psychiatrist and neurologist. A psychiatrist helps people with their mental health, and a neurologist studies the brain and nerves.
• José Guillermo García (born 1933): A soldier from El Salvador.
• José Juan García (1940–2002): He founded an international organization called Hogares Crea, which helps people.

See also

In Spanish: José García para niños

• José Luis García (disambiguation)
• José Antonio García (disambiguation)