Kike García (Spanish footballer)

Enrique "Kike" García Martínez (Spanish pronunciation: [enˈrike ɣaɾˈθi.a maɾˈtineθ]; born 25 November 1989), sometimes known as just Kike ([ˈkike]), is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Alavés.

Kike García
García with Osasuna in 2022
Personal information
Full name Enrique García Martínez
Date of birth (1989-11-25) 25 November 1989
Place of birth Motilla del Palancar, Spain
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Alavés
Number 15
Youth career
2004–2007 Quintanar Rey
2007–2008 Murcia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Murcia B 34 (8)
2009–2014 Murcia 144 (47)
2014–2016 Middlesbrough 61 (13)
2016–2021 Eibar 153 (35)
2021–2023 Osasuna 68 (7)
2023– Alavés 27 (3)
International career
2009 Spain U20 7 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 April 2024

He began his career at Real Murcia, competing in five Segunda División seasons before a €3.5 million transfer to Middlesbrough in 2014. After one and a half seasons in the Football League Championship, he returned to Spain with Eibar.

García played for Spain at under-20 level.

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