Atlético legend · 2007–2015

Raúl García

Spain · Attacking midfielder, second striker

The tireless midfielder from Pamplona: eight seasons, a league title and a habit of scoring headers in big games.

League games: 216
League goals: 25
Trophies with Atlético: 4
Caps for Spain: 2

The story of Raúl García

Raúl García joined Atlético from Osasuna, his home-town club, in 2007. It took time for him to win over the fans, and after a season back on loan at Osasuna in 2011–12 he returned to become one of the most valuable players in Diego Simeone's squad.

The Simeone soldier

Raúl García could play in central midfield, on the right or as a second striker, and he gave everything wherever he played. Strong in the air despite not being a target man, he scored important headed goals, and he was a regular in the side that won La Liga in 2013–14 and reached the Champions League final in Lisbon. He also won the UEFA Europa League in 2010, two UEFA Super Cups and the 2013 Copa del Rey.

Legacy

He left for Athletic Club in 2015 after more than 200 league games for Atlético. Supporters remember him as the kind of player every great team needs: versatile, brave and never satisfied.

Honours with Atlético

🏆 La Liga: 2013–14
🏆 Copa del Rey: 2012–13; runner-up: 2009–10
🏆 Supercopa de España: 2014; runner-up: 2013
🏆 UEFA Europa League: 2009–10
🏆 UEFA Super Cup: 2010, 2012
🏆 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2013–14

Raúl García's goals for Atlético since 2002

34 goals in the match sheets we hold (1221 Atlético matches from 2002 on).

Against

By competition

La Liga 18
Copa del Rey 8
Champions League 5
Europa League 2
Supercopa de España 1

First goal: Racing Santander, 23 September 2007

Last goal: Elche, 25 April 2015

Career

Years	Club	Games	Goals
2004–2005	Osasuna B	28	3
2004–2007	Osasuna	68	9
2007–2015	Atlético Madrid	216	25
2011–2012	Osasuna(loan)	33	11
2015–2024	Athletic Bilbao	292	65
2014	Spain (national team)	2	0
2004–2005	Navarre (national team)	2	0
2005	Basque Country (national team)	1	0

League games and goals for each club; Atlético rows are highlighted.

Quick answers

How many games did Raúl García play for Atlético Madrid?

Raúl García played 216 league games for Atlético de Madrid and scored 25 league goals (2007–2015).

What did Raúl García win with Atlético Madrid?

With Atlético de Madrid, Raúl García won: La Liga: 2013–14; UEFA Europa League: 2009–10; UEFA Super Cup: 2010, 2012.

Facts from Wikipedia · Wikidata · ESPN. Photo: Carlos Delgado, CC BY-SA 3.0.