A Q&A With Ajax Assistant Manager Carlos García
Carlos García, a former Spanish youth international and assistant manager at Ajax, reflects on his playing career and new role with the Amsterdam club. Despite early rejections from Barcelona and Espanyol's academies, he rose through the ranks to play alongside stars like Fernando Torres and Andrés Iniesta. Now at Ajax, García is part of a coaching staff aiming to restore the club's dominance after a turbulent season.
- ▪Carlos García was born on April 29, 1984, in Barcelona and developed a passion for football from a young age.
- ▪He played a key role in Spain's 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Championship victory and featured in multiple youth World Championships.
- ▪García debuted for Espanyol's first team and faced top players like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, and David Beckham during his playing career.
- ▪He is currently serving as assistant manager at Ajax during a challenging season marked by managerial changes and a struggle for Champions League qualification.
- ▪García previously worked with Óscar García, Jordi Cruyff, and the Ecuador national team before joining Ajax.
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