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Joan García

Joan García

Joan García needed only one season at FC Barcelona to establish himself as one of the most important goalkeepers in Spanish football.

The Catalan joined Barça from city rivals Espanyol in the summer of 2025 after producing a spectacular individual La Liga campaign. He immediately became Hansi Flick’s first-choice goalkeeper, won La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, claimed the 2025/26 Zamora Trophy, received the award for La Liga Save of the Season, made his senior Spain debut, and finished the summer as a 2026 FIFA World Cup champion.

His debut Barça campaign was interrupted by surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his left knee, but García returned to reclaim the starting position and finished the season with 45 official Barcelona appearances and 4,042 minutes. (players.fcbarcelona.com)

Ahead of 2026/27, Joan has also taken over Barcelona’s iconic No. 1 shirt, replacing the No. 13 he wore during his first season. FC Barcelona’s current official squad page now lists him as the club’s No. 1 goalkeeper. (fcbarcelona.es)

Joan García Player Profile

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Full Name: Joan García Pons
Date of Birth: 4 May 2001
Age: 25
Place of Birth: Sallent, Barcelona, Spain
Nationality: Spanish
Current Club: FC Barcelona
Shirt Number: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 85 kg
Barcelona Competitive Debut: 16 August 2025
Contract Until: 30 June 2031

FC Barcelona currently lists García at 193 cm and 85 kg, describing him as a goalkeeper with exceptional reflexes who is also comfortable playing with the ball at his feet. (fcbarcelona.es)

Early Life in Sallent

Joan García was born on 4 May 2001 in Sallent, in the Bages region of Catalonia.

Interestingly, he did not initially begin playing football as a goalkeeper.

According to FC Barcelona, Joan followed the example of his older brother and eventually decided to put on the gloves himself. (fcbarcelona.com)

His early football development took him through:

  • Sallent

  • Manresa

  • Damm

before he joined the RCD Espanyol academy at age 15.

That move would eventually take him all the way to professional football. (fcbarcelona.com)

Joining Espanyol

Espanyol officially records Joan joining its academy in 2016, arriving from Damm.

He developed through the club’s youth system before progressing to Espanyol B and eventually the senior team. (rcdespanyol.com)

The goalkeeper had long been viewed as one of the academy’s strongest prospects.

Espanyol renewed his contract through 2028 in November 2023, at which point the club noted that he had already made nine senior appearances. (rcdespanyol.com)

Espanyol First-Team Debut

Joan made his Espanyol senior debut under Vicente Moreno in the Copa del Rey against Solares.

Espanyol won the match 3-2. (rcdespanyol.com)

At first, opportunities remained limited.

He had to wait several seasons before becoming the undisputed starting goalkeeper.

That breakthrough finally arrived during the second half of the 2023/24 season.

2023/24: Becoming Espanyol’s No. 1

Joan established himself as Espanyol’s starting goalkeeper during a crucial stage of the club’s promotion campaign.

FC Barcelona’s official profile credits him with playing an important role as Espanyol earned promotion back to LaLiga. (fcbarcelona.com)

His performances during the promotion race and playoffs gave him regular senior football and set the foundation for the extraordinary season that followed.

Paris 2024 Olympic Champion

Joan’s development also earned him international opportunities.

He represented Spain through several youth categories, including:

  • U17

  • U18

  • U19

  • U21

  • Olympic team

Joan was selected for Spain’s squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, wearing the No. 13 shirt. (rfef.es)

Spain eventually defeated France in the final and won the men’s football gold medal.

The Spanish Football Federation officially lists Joan García as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic gold-medal squad. (rfef.es)

It was his first major international honor.

2024/25: One of LaLiga’s Best Goalkeepers

The 2024/25 season changed Joan García’s career completely.

Espanyol were fighting to remain in LaLiga, meaning their goalkeeper regularly faced a high volume of shots.

Joan responded with extraordinary performances.

He played all 38 league matches and made the following:

146 saves

—more than any other goalkeeper in LaLiga. (fcbarcelona.com)

Only Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken made more saves across Europe’s top five leagues. (fcbarcelona.com)

146 Saves

Joan’s 146 saves placed him comfortably at the top of the Spanish league rankings.

For comparison, Sergio Herrera finished second with 132 saves. (fcbarcelona.com)

The statistic demonstrated not only his workload but also his ability to repeatedly keep Espanyol competitive in difficult matches.

Leading LaLiga in Goals Prevented

The advanced numbers were even more impressive.

FC Barcelona’s analysis of Joan’s 2024/25 campaign recorded him with 8.59 goals prevented, the highest figure in LaLiga under the metric used by the club.

His expected goals on target figure was 58.5 xGoT (fcbarcelona.com)

That meant his performance was not simply about facing many shots.

He was stopping attempts that statistical models expected a typical goalkeeper to concede.

73.71% Save Rate

Joan recorded a 73.71% save percentage during the 2024/25 league campaign.

That ranked third in La Liga behind

  1. Unai Simón — 77.42%

  2. Jan Oblak — 74.14%

  3. Joan García — 73.71%

He also saved two penalties. (fcbarcelona.com)

Consecutive Save of the Month Awards

La Liga recognized Joan’s individual excellence several times.

He won Save of the Month for February 2025 after denying Real Sociedad’s Luka Sučić.

Then he won again in March 2025, producing an extraordinary stop from Yangel Herrera against Girona. (laliga.com)

That made Joan the winner in consecutive months.

Key Role in Espanyol’s Survival

Espanyol ultimately remained in LaLiga.

LaLiga’s own review of the best goalkeepers of 2024/25 described Joan as one of the breakout stars of the competition and highlighted how important his saves were to Espanyol’s survival. (laliga.com)

By the end of the season, several major European clubs were interested.

Barcelona decided to act.

FC Barcelona Activate His Release Clause

On 18 June 2025, FC Barcelona officially announced the signing of Joan García.

Barça activated his Espanyol release clause at a cost of

€25 million plus CPI adjustment. (fcbarcelona.com)

The transfer was particularly notable because Joan moved directly between Barcelona’s two major city rivals.

Two days later, he officially signed his Barça contract.

Contract Until 2031

On 20 June 2025, Joan García put pen to paper on a six-season contract with FC Barcelona.

His agreement runs until:

30 June 2031. (fcbarcelona.com)

At the signing ceremony, Joan was accompanied by his family, Barça president Joan Laporta, and members of the club’s sporting structure.

Barcelona described him as one of the standout goalkeepers from the previous LaLiga campaign.

Why Barcelona Signed Joan García

Barça were not simply signing a goalkeeper based on potential.

Joan arrived after already leading LaLiga in saves and goals prevented.

The club viewed him as a goalkeeper capable of providing both:

immediate reliability
and
long-term potential. (fcbarcelona.com)

At only 24 when he signed, Barcelona could realistically build around him for many seasons.

Starting Ahead of the New Season

Hansi Flick quickly established Joan as his preferred goalkeeper.

The Catalan started all four of Barcelona’s preseason matches before the 2025/26 season.

Then came the competitive debut.

FC Barcelona Competitive Debut

Joan García made his official Barça debut on 16 August 2025.

Barcelona faced Mallorca at Son Moix in the opening match of the LaLiga season.

Flick immediately selected the new goalkeeper in the starting XI.

Barcelona won:

Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona

and Joan kept a clean sheet. (fcbarcelona.com)

It was virtually the perfect debut.

A Rare Clean-Sheet Debut

FC Barcelona later noted that Joan joined a relatively small group of Barça goalkeepers in the modern era to win their first league appearance.

His debut combined:

  • A victory

  • Three points

  • A clean sheet

(fcbarcelona.com)

The performance immediately reinforced Flick’s decision to make him the starter.

Excellent Start to 2025/26

Joan began his Barcelona career strongly.

Through his first seven competitive matches, he had:

5 goals conceded
3 clean sheets

with shutouts against:

  • Mallorca

  • Valencia

  • Getafe

Then his season was suddenly interrupted by injury. (fcbarcelona.com)

Left-Knee Meniscus Injury

On 27 September 2025, Barcelona confirmed that Joan García had undergone surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his left knee.

Dr. Joan Carles Monllau performed an arthroscopy at Hospital de Barcelona.

The initial recovery estimate was:

4 to 6 weeks. (fcbarcelona.com)

It became the biggest setback of his first Barcelona season.

58 Days Without Playing

Joan ultimately spent 58 days without competitive action.

He missed nine Barcelona matches.

His return could hardly have taken place on a more significant occasion.

Return at Spotify Camp Nou

On 22 November 2025, Joan returned against Athletic Club.

The match was also Barcelona’s historic return to the revamped Spotify Camp Nou.

Flick immediately restored Joan to the starting lineup.

Barcelona won:

4-0

and Joan marked his return with another clean sheet and several strong saves. (fcbarcelona.com)

It was his first competitive appearance at Spotify Camp Nou as a Barcelona player.

Reclaiming the No. 1 Goalkeeper Position

Following his return, Joan again became the regular starter.

By February 2026, Barcelona identified him as statistically the most effective goalkeeper in LaLiga.

On 24 February, his save percentage stood at:

79.41%

—the best figure in the league at that stage. (fcbarcelona.com)

12 LaLiga Clean Sheets by March

By the end of March, Joan had already accumulated:

12 LaLiga clean sheets

which placed him joint-top with Jan Oblak at that stage of the campaign.

His save percentage stood at 78.75%. (fcbarcelona.com)

Across Europe’s leading leagues, Barça noted that only Roma’s Mile Svilar had a marginally higher percentage among goalkeepers with sufficient appearances at that time.

Newcastle Injury Scare

There was another concern in March.

Joan had to withdraw early during Barcelona’s match against Newcastle United.

However, medical tests conducted on 19 March 2026 ruled out an injury.

Barcelona confirmed that he remained available for selection. (fcbarcelona.com)

The scare therefore did not produce another long absence.

2025/26 Zamora Trophy

Joan’s first Barcelona league season ultimately ended with one of the most prestigious individual awards available to a goalkeeper in Spain.

He won the 2025/26 Zamora Trophy.

His final league record was:

30 appearances
21 goals conceded
0.70 goals conceded per match

—the best ratio in LaLiga. (fcbarcelona.com)

It was an extraordinary achievement in his first season with the club.

Joining Barcelona’s Great Zamora Winners

Joan became the 12th different FC Barcelona goalkeeper to win the Zamora Trophy.

Barcelona’s previous winners include legendary names such as the following:

  • Antoni Ramallets

  • Salvador Sadurní

  • Víctor Valdés

  • Andoni Zubizarreta

  • Claudio Bravo

  • Marc-André ter Stegen

Joan’s award became the 22nd Zamora Trophy won by a Barcelona goalkeeper in club history. (fcbarcelona.com)

LaLiga Champion

Joan’s saves helped Barcelona retain the Spanish championship.

Hansi Flick’s team finished the 2025/26 LaLiga season with 94 points. (fcbarcelona.com)

Joan therefore became a LaLiga champion during his first season at Barça.

Spanish Super Cup Champion

Barcelona also won the 2025/26 Spanish Super Cup.

The trophy meant Joan completed his first Barça campaign with the following:

  • LaLiga

  • Spanish Super Cup

  • Zamora Trophy

FC Barcelona’s official profile lists both club trophies among his honors. (fcbarcelona.es)

Best Save of the 2025/26 LaLiga Season

Joan’s individual awards did not stop with the Zamora.

On 4 June 2026, LaLiga announced that his incredible save against former club Espanyol had been selected as the

Best Save of the 2025/26 LaLiga Season. (laliga.com)

The Pere Milla Save

The save came during the Barcelona derby at the RCDE Stadium.

With the score still 0-0, Pere Milla connected powerfully with a header.

Joan reacted brilliantly, stretching out one hand to prevent the ball from entering the goal.

Barcelona went on to win the match.

LaLiga selected the stop ahead of saves from Jan Oblak and Unai Simón in the final vote. (laliga.com)

For Joan, producing the save of the season at his former stadium made the achievement even more memorable.

FC Barcelona 2025/26 Career Statistics

FC Barcelona’s historical player database records:

Statistics 2025/26 Official appearances 45 minutes, 4,042 goals, 0 yellow cards 1 red card, 0

Joan started all 45 of his official appearances. (players.fcbarcelona.com)

Competition Statistics

LaLiga

30 appearances
21 goals conceded
0.70 goals conceded per game
Zamora Trophy winner. (fcbarcelona.com)

UEFA Champions League

9 appearances
14 goals conceded. (uefa.com)

His first Champions League season as Barcelona goalkeeper provided valuable knockout-stage experience despite Barça ultimately falling short of winning the competition.

Spain Senior First Call-Up

Joan’s extraordinary Barça season finally opened the door to Spain’s senior national team.

Luis de la Fuente selected him for the March 2026 international window.

It was Joan’s first senior Spain call-up. (rfef.es)

He joined established goalkeepers Unai Simón, David Raya, and Álex Remiro in the squad.

Spain Senior Debut

Joan made his senior Spain debut on 31 March 2026.

The circumstances were extraordinary.

Spain faced Egypt at the RCDE Stadium—the home of Joan’s former club, Espanyol.

Luis de la Fuente introduced him after 62 minutes, replacing David Raya.

The match finished 0-0 (rfef.es).

It was a symbolic moment.

Joan had developed at Espanyol, moved to Barça, become one of La Liga's best goalkeepers, and then made his Spain debut inside the stadium where his senior career had been built.

Second Spain Appearance

Joan earned his second senior cap against Iraq on 4 June 2026.

The match finished 1-1.

The Spanish Football Federation currently records his senior international record as the following:

Appearances: 2
Goals: 0
Wins: 0
Draws: 2. (rfef.es)

Selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Luis de la Fuente selected Joan in Spain’s final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Spain’s three goalkeepers were the following:

  • Unai Simón

  • David Raya

  • Joan García

(rfef.es)

Joan wore the No. 13 shirt during the competition. (rfef.es)

It represented an extraordinary progression.

Only one year earlier, he had yet to make a senior Spain appearance.

Now he was traveling to the World Cup.

Joan García’s Role at the 2026 World Cup

Joan did not add another senior international appearance during the tournament.

The RFEF’s current official record still lists him with the two caps earned against Egypt and Iraq before the World Cup. (rfef.es)

Unai Simón ultimately became Spain’s main goalkeeper during their historic run.

However, Joan remained a registered member of the World Cup squad and therefore became a world champion when Spain won the tournament.

FIFA World Cup Champion

Spain reached the final against Argentina on 19 July 2026.

Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute as Spain defeated Argentina:

Spain 1-0 Argentina — after extra time. (fifa.com)

The victory gave Spain their second men’s World Cup title.

Joan García became a FIFA World Cup champion. (fcbarcelona.com)

Eight Barcelona World Champions

Joan was one of eight Barça players in Spain’s championship-winning squad:

  • Joan García

  • Eric García

  • Pau Cubarsí

  • Gavi

  • Pedri

  • Dani Olmo

  • Ferran Torres

  • Lamine Yamal

(fcbarcelona.com)

The World Cup therefore became the third major trophy of Joan’s remarkable 2025/26 season.

Playing Style

Joan García is a modern goalkeeper whose game combines elite shot-stopping with technical confidence.

Barcelona describes him as a goalkeeper with tremendous reflexes who is also comfortable playing with the ball at his feet. (fcbarcelona.com)

These two qualities are particularly important at Barça.

Reflexes

Joan’s greatest strength is his reaction speed.

He can adjust quickly when shots arrive from short distances or change direction.

The award-winning save against Pere Milla is a perfect example.

The header came quickly and with power, but Joan was able to react and extend one arm to prevent the goal.

LaLiga ultimately selected it as the best save of the entire season. (laliga.com)

Shot-Stopping

Joan’s numbers at Espanyol demonstrated elite shot-stopping before he even joined Barça.

During 2024/25, he:

  • Made 146 league saves

  • Led LaLiga in saves

  • Led the club’s goals-prevented metric

  • Recorded a 73.71% save rate

  • Saved two penalties

(fcbarcelona.com)

At Barcelona, where he faced fewer shots, he continued producing decisive interventions.

One-on-One Situations

Joan is particularly strong when attackers break through the defensive line.

He does not immediately commit himself.

Instead, he attempts to remain upright, reduce the shooting angle, and force the forward to make the first decision.

His size helps enormously.

At 193 cm, Joan can cover a large percentage of the goal while still reacting to low shots.

Playing With His Feet

Shot-stopping alone is not enough to become Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Barça frequently builds attacks from the goalkeeper.

Joan is, therefore, expected to:

  • Receive under pressure

  • Play short passes into defenders

  • Find midfielders

  • Switch play

  • Play longer passes when the opposition presses high

FC Barcelona specifically highlights his quality with the ball at his feet. (fcbarcelona.es)

Composure Under Pressure

Opponents often attempt to press Barcelona’s goal kicks aggressively.

A goalkeeper who panics can create immediate scoring chances.

Joan generally remains calm enough to delay his pass and wait for an option to appear.

This allows Barcelona to use him as another participant in their first phase of possession.

Sweeper-Keeper Role

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona frequently defends with a high line.

That leaves significant space between the defenders and goalkeeper.

Joan must therefore judge when to remain inside his penalty area and when to move forward aggressively.

His starting position becomes particularly important when opposition forwards attempt to run behind Barça’s back line.

Athleticism

Joan combines height with impressive agility.

Not every 193 cm goalkeeper can move explosively across the goal.

His ability to dive quickly and generate strong extension helps explain the spectacular nature of many of his saves.

Barcelona’s profile specifically describes the visual quality and reach of his interventions. (fcbarcelona.es)

Joan García’s Main Strengths

  • Elite reflexes

  • Shot-stopping

  • One-on-one saves

  • Reach

  • Athleticism

  • Strong hands

  • Positional awareness

  • Playing with the ball at his feet

  • Short build-up passing

  • Long distribution

  • Calmness under pressure

  • Sweeper-keeper ability

  • Penalty-saving ability

  • Recovery after mistakes

  • Concentration

  • Ability to make high-difficulty saves

Injury History at Barcelona

Joan’s first season contained one significant injury.

Left Medial Meniscus Tear — September 2025

Surgery: 27 September 2025
Knee: Left
Injury: Torn medial meniscus
Procedure: Arthroscopy
Initial recovery estimate: 4-6 weeks
Competitive return: 22 November 2025
Time between appearances: 58 days
Barcelona matches missed: 9. (fcbarcelona.com)

The injury did not prevent him from returning to win the Zamora Trophy.

Newcastle Scare — March 2026

Joan left the Newcastle match early, but medical tests the following day found no injury.

He remained available immediately afterward. (fcbarcelona.com)

Trophies With FC Barcelona

Joan García has won two major trophies with FC Barcelona after his first season.

LaLiga — 1

2025/26

Spanish Super Cup — 1

2025/26

(fcbarcelona.es)

International Trophies With Spain

FIFA World Cup — 1

2026

Joan was a member of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad. (fcbarcelona.com)

Olympic Gold Medal — 1

Paris 2024

Joan was part of Santi Denia’s gold-medal-winning Olympic squad. (rfef.es)

Major Individual Awards

Zamora Trophy

2025/26

30 LaLiga matches
21 goals conceded
0.70 goals per game

Joan won the award during his first Barça season. (fcbarcelona.com)

LaLiga Best Save of the Season

2025/26

Awarded for his save from Pere Milla during Barcelona’s derby victory at the RCDE Stadium. (laliga.com)

LaLiga Save of the Month

February 2025

Won while playing for Espanyol after his save against Real Sociedad.

LaLiga Save of the Month

March 2025

Won for his extraordinary save from Yangel Herrera against Girona. (laliga.com)

Major Career Milestones

Joan García’s career highlights include:

  • Born in Sallent in 2001

  • Developed at Manresa and Damm

  • Joined Espanyol’s academy in 2016

  • Progressed through Espanyol B

  • Made his senior debut against Solares

  • Became Espanyol’s starting goalkeeper in 2023/24

  • Helped Espanyol win promotion to LaLiga

  • Won Olympic gold with Spain at Paris 2024

  • Played all 38 LaLiga matches in 2024/25

  • Made a league-leading 146 saves

  • Won consecutive Save of the Month awards

  • Helped Espanyol remain in LaLiga

  • Joined FC Barcelona for €25 million plus CPI

  • Signed until 2031

  • Made his competitive Barça debut on 16 August 2025

  • Kept a clean sheet on his debut

  • Underwent left-knee meniscus surgery

  • Returned after 58 days

  • Kept a clean sheet in Barça’s return to Spotify Camp Nou

  • Became LaLiga’s leading goalkeeper by save percentage during the season

  • Made his senior Spain debut in March 2026

  • Won the 2025/26 LaLiga title

  • Won the Spanish Super Cup

  • Won the Zamora Trophy

  • Won LaLiga Save of the Season

  • Selected for Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad

  • Became a FIFA World Cup champion

  • Took Barcelona’s No. 1 shirt for 2026/27

From Espanyol to Barça

Joan’s transfer carries additional significance because of the rivalry between Espanyol and Barcelona.

He developed at Espanyol for almost a decade.

The club gave him professional football.

He became their first-choice goalkeeper.

He helped them achieve promotion.

And he later played a huge role in keeping them in LaLiga.

Then Barcelona activated his release clause.

The move inevitably generated strong emotion around the city, but Joan’s performances quickly shifted attention toward what he could achieve at Barça.

Within one season, he had become a league champion and Zamora winner.

Joan García and Barcelona’s Goalkeeping Future

Barcelona’s decision to give Joan a contract until 2031 makes the long-term plan clear. (fcbarcelona.com)

At 25, he could potentially occupy the position for many seasons.

That is important because goalkeeper is generally a position where elite players can remain at the highest level well into their thirties.

Joan is therefore not merely a short-term solution.

He represents both Barcelona’s present and future.

New Number 1 for 2026/27

During his debut Barcelona season, Joan wore the following:

No. 13

Ahead of 2026/27, he switched to:

No. 1

FC Barcelona’s current official Spanish-language squad page lists:

1 Joan García
13. Wojciech Szczęsny. (fcbarcelona.es)

The change followed Marc-André ter Stegen’s departure on loan.

For Joan, the shirt number reflects what had already become clear on the pitch:

He is Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Current Status for 2026/27

As of 22 August 2026, Joan García is:

  • 25 years old

  • FC Barcelona’s No. 1

  • Hansi Flick’s first-choice goalkeeper

  • Under contract until 30 June 2031

  • On 45 official Barcelona appearances

  • A LaLiga champion

  • A Spanish Super Cup champion

  • The reigning Zamora Trophy winner

  • The reigning LaLiga Save of the Season winner

  • An Olympic gold medallist

  • A FIFA World Cup champion

  • On 2 senior Spain caps

  • Entering his second Barça season

His official LaLiga profile currently shows zero appearances for the new 2026/27 league campaign before his first league match of the season. (laliga.com)

What Comes Next for Joan García?

Joan’s first Barcelona season could hardly have contained more achievements.

He won the league.

He won a Super Cup.

He won the Zamora.

He became a senior Spain international.

And he became a World Cup champion.

The next challenge is maintaining that level.

Goalkeepers are judged heavily on consistency.

Producing one outstanding season is difficult.

Producing five or six in succession is what separates very good goalkeepers from club legends.

There is also one enormous trophy still missing from Joan’s club career:

the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona have built a young squad capable of competing for Europe’s biggest trophy, and Joan’s ability to make decisive saves could be crucial in knockout matches.

Competition for Spain’s No. 1 Shirt

Joan also faces an interesting international challenge.

He is already a world champion, but he was not Spain’s starting goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup.

The competition includes experienced elite goalkeepers such as the following:

  • Unai Simón

  • David Raya

Joan’s club performances earned him his first two caps and a World Cup place.

Maintaining his Barcelona level could eventually give him the opportunity to compete for Spain’s starting position.

At only 25, time is clearly on his side.

Final Thoughts

Joan García’s rise has been exceptionally fast.

In early 2024, he was still establishing himself as Espanyol’s starting goalkeeper in Spain’s second division.

By summer 2025, he had become LaLiga’s leader in saves.

Barcelona paid his €25 million-plus-CPI release clause.

One year later, Joan was

LaLiga champion.
Spanish Super Cup champion.
Zamora Trophy winner.
LaLiga Save of the Season winner.
Spain international.
FIFA World Cup champion.

FC Barcelona’s historical database records 45 official appearances and 4,042 minutes from his debut season alone. (players.fcbarcelona.com)

Now Barcelona have handed him the shirt traditionally associated with the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.

No. 1.

With exceptional reflexes, elite shot-stopping ability, confidence with the ball, and a contract running until 2031, Joan García has quickly become one of the foundations of Hansi Flick’s Barcelona.

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