*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:26, 1 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:12, 15 October 2024 (UTC)
Anselmo García MacNulty (born 19 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle. Born in Spain, he is a youth international for the Republic of Ireland.
On 26 July 2023, he signed for Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle on a one-year contract with the option for a second year.[4][5]
International career
Garcia chose to represent Ireland from U15 level, and this continued through to his playing at U19 level for Ireland and then call ups to the Irish U21 squad. He has not, however, ruled out playing for the country of his birth at a later date.[6][7][8]
Born and raised in Seville, Spain but qualifies for Ireland through his mother Maeve who is from County Clare. His father Anselmo Senior is Spanish. He would visit Ireland every summer with his family. His uncle Terry and aunt Una live in Belfast and travel down to watch his matches with Ireland U21s.[10]
