Juan Carlos García facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Carlos García | ||
| Date of birth | 8 March 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Tela, Atlántida, Honduras | ||
| Date of death | 8 January 2018 (aged 29) | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Marathón | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2010 | Marathón | 53 | (1) |
| 2010–2013 | Olimpia | 80 | (4) |
| 2013–2016 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Tenerife (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009–2015 | Honduras | 34 | (1) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Juan Carlos García (born March 8, 1988 – died January 8, 2018) was a Honduran footballer. He played as a left back.
He started his football journey at Marathón. Later, he moved to C.D. Olimpia. In 2013, he joined Wigan Athletic. He was also loaned to CD Tenerife for a short time.
Juan Carlos García played for the Honduras national team from 2009. He played in over 30 international matches for his country. He was part of the Honduran team for three CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments. He also played in the exciting 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Sadly, Juan Carlos García passed away on January 8, 2018. He was 29 years old. He died after battling a serious illness called leukemia.
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His Football Journey
Juan Carlos García began his professional football career in Honduras. He played for two important clubs there.
Playing for Marathón
He started with Marathón in 2007. He quickly became a key player for the team. He played in 53 matches for Marathón. He even scored one goal during his time there.
Moving to Olimpia
In 2010, Juan Carlos García moved to Olimpia. This is another big club in Honduras. He played 80 matches for Olimpia. He scored 4 goals during his time with this team.
Playing in Europe
In 2013, Juan Carlos García got the chance to play in Europe. He joined Wigan Athletic in England. This was a big step in his career.
Loan to Tenerife
While at Wigan, he was loaned to Tenerife in Spain. A "loan" means a player temporarily plays for another team. He returned to Wigan after his loan spell.
Playing for Honduras
Juan Carlos García was a proud member of the Honduras national team. He represented his country in many important games.
International Matches
He played 34 matches for Honduras. These are called "caps" in football. He scored one goal for his national team.
Major Tournaments
He played in three CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments. This is a big competition for teams in North and Central America. His biggest achievement was playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is the most famous football tournament in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Carlos García para niños
