Juan Pablo García

Juan Pablo García Contreras (born 24 November 1981) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. After his retirement, he became depressed and alcoholic but has since recovered.[1]

This article is about the Mexican footballer. For the Mexican driver, see Juan Pablo Garcia (racing driver). For other people of similar name, see Pablo Garcia (disambiguation).
Juan Pablo García
García with Atlas in 2004
Personal information
Full name Juan Pablo García Contreras
Date of birth (1981-11-24) 24 November 1981
Place of birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2005 Atlas 116 (26)
2005–2006 Chivas USA 38 (9)
2007 Tigres UANL 18 (2)
2008 Chiapas 9 (2)
2009–2010 Tigres UANL 19 (2)
2010 Veracruz 24 (1)
2011 Puebla 3 (0)
2012–2014 Mérida 6 (0)
International career
2004 Mexico U23 3 (0)
2005 Mexico 1 (0)
Managerial career
2020–2021 Jaguares de Jalisco
2023 La Piedad
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Contreras.

Club career

Garcia was trained in the FC Atlas youth system and made his debut in the Verano 2000 season against Pachuca CF. He signed with Chivas USA in July 2005 and returned to Mexico following the 2006 Major League Soccer season and signed with CD Tigres UANL.

Nicknamed Loquito, he last played for Mérida.

International career

He played for the Mexico national team at the 2004 Olympics.[2] He received his first cap for the senior national team on July 10 in a 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Guatemala.

Honours

Mexico U23

References
  1. Pasó 'Javán' de las canchas al alcohol zocalo.com.mx
  2. Juan Pablo García – FIFA competition record (archived)


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