Rubén García (footballer, born 1993)

Levante

Born in Xàtiva, Valencian Community, García graduated from local Levante UD's youth system, making his senior debut with the reserves in the Tercera División.^[2] In 2011, he was linked with a move back to Valencia CF,^[3] but a deal could not be reached; the following 31 January, he signed a professional contract until 2016.^[4]

On 2 September 2012, García made his first La Liga appearance, coming on as a substitute for Nabil El Zhar in a 3–2 home win over RCD Espanyol.^[5] On 21 October, in the same competition, he provided an assist to Míchel for the game's only goal against Getafe CF.^[6]

García scored his first top-division goal on 9 December 2012, the third of a 4–0 home defeat of RCD Mallorca;^[7] in the process, he became the club's youngest player ever to achieve this at the age of 19 years, 4 months and 26 days.^[8] He was permanently promoted to the first team in January 2013, being assigned the number 11.

On 28 July 2017, after making 17 scoreless appearances in a promotion to the top flight, García was loaned to Segunda División club Sporting de Gijón for one year.^[9][10] He netted eight goals during his sole season, adding as many assists.^[11]

Osasuna

On 20 August 2018, García agreed to a three-year deal at fellow second-tier CA Osasuna on a free transfer – Levante also retained 50% of the player's federative rights.^[12] The following 21 June, after helping them to achieve promotion as champions, to which he contributed seven goals and nine assists,^[13] he was bought outright and extended his contract at the El Sadar Stadium until 2023.^[14]

García equalled a career-best eight goals in the 2019–20 season.^[15] He signed another extension in October 2020, running until the end of 2023–24.^[16]