Judah García Explained

Judah Emmanuel García (born 24 October 2000) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Greek Super League 2 club AEK Athens B and the Trinidad and Tobago national team.^[1]

Club career

García born in Santa Flora, Trinidad and Tobago. He comes from a football family consisting of three brothers (Daniel, Nathaniel, and Levi) all play professional football. García joined junior team of Point Fortin in 2017 and later joined senior team.

NEROCA

In November 2020, Imphal based club NEROCA completed the signing of Trinidad and Tobago international, Judah García for 2020–21 season of I-League.^{[2] [3]} He scored 3 goals in 12 league matches as NEROCA were relegated, but were reinstated by AIFF after the viewing the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4]

AEK Athens B

On 3 August 2021, Judah joined AEK Athens B on a three-year contract. ^[5]

International career

Youth

García has represented Trinidad and Tobago at Trinidad and Tobago U20 and Trinidad and Tobago U22 levels.

Senior

Following his impressive season with Point Fortin, García was included by manager Dennis Lawrence in a friendly game against Panama. He made his debut after coming off the bench in the 81st minute, replacing Marcus Joseph.^[6]

Career statistics

Club

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
NEROCA	2020–21	I-League	12	4	0	0	—		—		12	4
AEK Athens B	2021–22	Superleague Greece 2	30	2	—		—		—		30	2
	2022–23		12	3	—		—		—		12	3
	Total		42	5	—		—		—		42	5
Career total			54	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	54	9

International goals

Judah García's international goals for Trinidad and Tobago
	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	2 July 2021			4–1	6–1	2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification
2.	13 June 2022			1–0	4–1	2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B
3.	22 September 2022			1–0	1–2	2022 King's Cup

Personal life

Judah García is the younger brother of Daniel García, Nathaniel García and Levi García, as well cousin of Isaiah García.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Trinidad and Tobago - Judah Garcia - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. 2020-12-29. int.soccerway.com. 24 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224133802/https://int.soccerway.com/players/judah--garcia/545970/. live.
2. Web site: 2020-11-27. NEROCA FC sign Trinidad & Tobago international Judah Garcia. 2020-12-29. Khel Now. en-US. 19 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210819234311/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2020-21-neroca-fc-judah-garcia. live.
3. Web site: 2020-11-29. Narissa. Frasser. India's Neroca FC sign Garcia brothers. 2020-12-29. newsday.co.tt. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. en-US. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201203214431/https://newsday.co.tt/2020/11/29/indias-neroca-fc-sign-garcia-brothers/.
4. Web site: AIFF likely to keep relegation on hold in I-League. 29 April 2021. 6 August 2021. 30 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430193943/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/aiff-likely-to-keep-relegation-on-hold-in-i-league/articleshow/82306931.cms. live.
5. Web site: Επίσημα στην ΑΕΚ Β' ο Τζούντα Γκαρσία. www.sport24.gr. 3 August 2021. el. 25 November 2023. 26 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926223208/https://www.sport24.gr/football/episima-stin-aek-v-o-tzoynta-gkarsia.9314401.html. live.
6. Web site: Judah Garcia (Point Fortin) - Player Profile. 29 December 2020. Flashscore. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182448/https://www.flashscore.com/player/garcia-judah/IJpvA4oq/. live.
7. Web site: Defence Force sign Garcia cousins . 25 November 2023 . 26 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230926210558/https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/defence-force-sign-garcia-cousins/article_3a123d96-3655-11ee-8c3c-4315779b37c8.html . live .