Joan Garcia has been worth every single penny for Barcelona and deserves his World Cup call-up
Joan Garcia has made a significant impact at Barcelona since his transfer from Espanyol. His impressive performances have led to calls for his inclusion in the Spanish national team for the World Cup. With elite-level statistics and a commanding presence, he has quickly become a key player for the club.
- ▪Joan Garcia has made 147 saves with a 72.9% success rate during the 2025/26 season.
- ▪He has a perfect 100% success rate as a sweeper keeper, successfully acting in that role 72 times.
- ▪Garcia achieved an impressive 88.04% pass completion rate, with 1,126 of his 1,279 passes finding their target.
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