Christian García (Ecuadorian footballer)

Christian García Cajas (born 6 July 2004) is a footballer who plays for Independiente del Valle. Born and raised in Spain to a Spanish father and an Afro-Ecuadorian mother, he is a Ecuador youth international.

Career
Born in Madrid to an Afro-Ecuadorian mother and a Spanish father, Garcia played football from a young age. In July 2021 he joined the academy at Real Madrid after a season with Alcobendas CF. Prior to that, he had spent ten years with Siete Picos Colmenar in Madrid, where he had captained his side. In 2022, Garcia signed with CD Leganés. He joined Independiente del Valle in July 2023.

International career
Garcia was called up to the Ecuador U-20 for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Argentina in May 2023.