Juan Miguel García Inglés
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Juan Miguel García Inglés, aka "Juanmi" (born March 9, 1971), is a former Spanish
footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
's youth system (he only managed to be third-choice during 1992–93), he moved to Real Zaragoza
, as backup to veteran Andoni Cedrún
. After two years as the second keeper (although he did manage 27 league
appearances combined), he went on to become the Aragon
ese side's undisputed starter, being instrumental in the club's 2001 domestic cup
conquest.
In July 2002, following Zaragoza's relegation, Juanmi moved to Deportivo de La Coruña
on a free transfer, initially backing up José Francisco Molina
. However, a testicular cancer
to the latter made him the starter, and he performed well enough to help the Galicians eventually finish third.
Subsequently, Juanmi played with Real Murcia
, alternating between the posts and the bench in four years. After only six contests in 2006–07, in a final promotion, he moved to Gimnàstic de Tarragona
for a final season, also in the second level
. He immediately would be named hometown's FC Cartagena
's goalkeeping coach.
, on January 26, 2000, in a match played in his hometown. He replaced Molina for the final six minutes against Poland
, in a 3–0 friendly win.
Spain
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footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Juanmi was born in Cartagena, Murcia. After unsuccessfully emerging through Real MadridReal Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
's youth system (he only managed to be third-choice during 1992–93), he moved to Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
, as backup to veteran Andoni Cedrún
Andoni Cedrún
Andoni Cedrún Ibarra is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Football career:Cedrún was a youth product at Athletic de Bilbao, and managed to appear in 21 first-team matches during his first professional season, at only 20...
. After two years as the second keeper (although he did manage 27 league
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
appearances combined), he went on to become the Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
ese side's undisputed starter, being instrumental in the club's 2001 domestic cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
conquest.
In July 2002, following Zaragoza's relegation, Juanmi moved to Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
on a free transfer, initially backing up José Francisco Molina
José Francisco Molina
José Francisco Molina Jiménez is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.11 years of his extensive professional career were spent at Atlético Madrid and Deportivo de La Coruña, where he won a total of five titles combined...
. However, a testicular cancer
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.In the United States, between 7,500 and 8,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year. In the UK, approximately 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. Over his lifetime, a man's risk of...
to the latter made him the starter, and he performed well enough to help the Galicians eventually finish third.
Subsequently, Juanmi played with Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
, alternating between the posts and the bench in four years. After only six contests in 2006–07, in a final promotion, he moved to Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, usually referred to as Nàstic, is a Spanish sports club based in Tarragona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Its football team currently plays in Segunda División....
for a final season, also in the second level
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
. He immediately would be named hometown's FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Fútbol Club Cartagena is a Spanish football team based in Cartagena, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 1995, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Cartagonova, with a capacity of 15,105 spectators....
's goalkeeping coach.
International career
Juanmi collected one cap for SpainSpain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, on January 26, 2000, in a match played in his hometown. He replaced Molina for the final six minutes against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
, in a 3–0 friendly win.
Honours
- UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
: 1994–95 - Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 1992–93, 1993–94, 2000–01