Gustavo García (1980s footballer)

Mexican footballer

For other people named Gustavo García, see Gustavo García (disambiguation).

Gustavo GarciaPersonal information

Full name|  Gustavo García
Place of birth|  Mexico City, Mexico
Position(s)|  Defender
Youth career
–|  Toluca
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
–|  Toluca|  |
–|  Córdoba|  |
–1982|  Veracruz|  |
1982–1987|  Toluca|  58|  (2)
1987–1988|  Correcaminos|  25|  (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gustavo García is a Mexican former footballer who played in the Primera División with Toluca and Correcaminos.

## Club career

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Born in Mexico City, García began his career in the youth ranks of local side Toluca. He played in the Toulon Tournament in 1978, and after returning had spells in the Segunda División with Azucareros de Córdoba and Veracruz. He made his Primera División debut with Toluca in 1982, and he played as a right-back for the club until 1987.[1] García finished his career with Correcaminos, suffering a hip injury which forced him to retire in 1988.[2]

## Personal

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García is the father of professional footballers, Giener, Gustavo Enrique and Giovanni.[3]

## References

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1. ^ Becerril, Rolando (21 October 2010). "La familia de Gienir García: netamente futbolista" [Gienir Garcia's family: clearly a footballer] (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo.
2. ^ Chávez, Geraldine (1 October 2013). "Gustavo García se despidió del Fútbol profesional a sus 31 años" [Gustavo García was dismissed from professional football at age 31] (in Spanish). El Sol de Cuernavaca. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
3. ^ Chávez, Geraldine (1 October 2013). "Partidazo de estrellas a beneficio del ex futbolista Gustavo García" [All-star match to benefit former footballer Gustavo García] (in Spanish). El Sol de Cuernavaca. Retrieved 7 April 2014.

## External links

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* Gustavo García – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com (archived) (in Spanish)

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals