Johnny García
Johnny García Lopez (born 19 July 1978 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a former Mexican football defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Johnny García Lopez | ||
| Date of birth | July 19, 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2001 | Tapatio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2006 | Guadalajara | 138 | (10) |
| 2006 | Chivas USA | 2 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Chiapas | 10 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Santos Laguna | 23 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 1, 2008 | |||
Club career
García made his debut for Club Deportivo Guadalajara of the Primera División de México as a midfielder in the 2001 Spring season, eventually playing nine games that season. After three more seasons as a midfielder, García was moved to central defense by Hans Westerhof, where he was a consistent starter throughout 2004. He joined Chivas USA in August 2006. His stint with Chivas USA lasted a short while, as he was released and consequently bought by Jaguares de Chiapas, marking his return to the Mexican Primera Division. With Chivas, García made a last minute goal against his current team Chiapas F.C.. This secured Chivas a semi-final berth, where it played against Pachuca and managed another last minute goal. During the 2007 Draft Santos Laguna acquired him from Chiapas F.C.