Luis Javier García Sanz (born 24 June 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left winger.
Although naturally left-footed, he was skilled with both feet and had a good aerial game, despite a small frame. He played professionally for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in his homeland, amongst others – being brought up in the former's youth ranks – appearing abroad for Liverpool, with whom he won the 2005 Champions League and the 2006 FA Cup.
Over the course of eight seasons, García amassed La Liga totals of 150 games and 22 goals. A Spanish international for three years, he earned 20 caps and represented the nation at the 2006 World Cup.
UEFA Intertoto Cup 2007 Liverpool | FA Community Shield 2006 Liverpool | FA Cup 2005-2006 Liverpool | UEFA Super Cup 2005 Liverpool |
UEFA Team of the Year 2005 Liverpool | UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 Liverpool |
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1999-2000 (Loan) |
2000-2001 (Loan) |
2001-2002 (Loan) |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
2004-2007 |
2007-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
2011-2012 |
2012-2013 |
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