In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Graña.

Sergio Damián García Graña (born 15 July 2003) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Pro League club Shabab Al Ahli.

Early life

García was born one of eight children, and lost his father at the age of 15. His mother was a domestic worker, and his local neighbours hosted friendlies to raise money to support the family.[1] He began playing football locally in Colonia Nicolich, before joining Peñarol's youth academy.[1]

Club career

García is a youth product of Peñarol, and was part of the side that won the 2022 U-20 Copa Libertadores. On 5 February 2023, he was named to Peñarol's senior side for the first time in a league match.[2] On 10 March 2023, he extended his contract with Peñarol for three more years.[3]

On 8 February 2025, García joined UAE Pro League club Shabab Al Ahli on a five-year contract.[4]

International career

On 3 January 2023, García was called up to the Uruguay U20s for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.[5] He played eight matches and scored one goal in the tournament, where they came in second and earned qualification into the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[6] He returned to the Uruguay U20s for the U20 World Cup, and played seven games as they won the tournament over Italy U20.[7]

Honours

Peñarol

Uruguay U20

References

  1. ^ a b "La emotiva historia de Damián García: los kilómetros en bici, la pérdida de su papá y la humildad de su madre". EL PAIS. 17 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Quién es Andrés Madruga, el juvenil que eligió quedarse en Peñarol y podría debutar mañana en Primera División". EL PAIS. 4 March 2023.
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/mercadomanya/status/1634267682588508160
  4. ^ "Damián García y su particular saludo en árabe al ser presentado en el Shabab Al Ahli". 8 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Uruguay continúa preparándose para su debut en el CONMEBOL SUB-20 - AUF". www.auf.org.uy.
  6. ^ "Uruguay vicecampeón del CONMEBOL SUB20 - AUF". www.auf.org.uy.
  7. ^ "Uruguay es Campeón del Mundo - AUF". www.auf.org.uy.
  8. ^ "Peñarol: los 41 jugadores que usó Aguirre para el título, los que más jugaron y goleadores". 2 December 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Uruguay es Campeón del Mundo". Uruguayan Football Association (in Spanish). 11 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Uruguay vicecampeón del CONMEBOL SUB20" (in Spanish). 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dami%C3%A1n_Garc%C3%ADa
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