Anselmo García MacNulty

Anselmo García MacNulty is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club PEC Zwolle. Born in Spain, he is a youth international for the Republic of Ireland.

Club career

He came through at his hometown club Real Betis before moving to VfL Wolfsburg in 2019. He joined NAC Breda on loan in July 2022. He made his debut in the Eerste Divisie on 5 August 2022, in a 1–0 win against Helmond Sport.
On 26 July 2023, he signed for Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle on a one-year contract with the option for a second year.

International career

Garcia chose to represent Ireland from U15 level, and this continued through to his playing at U19 level for Ireland and then call ups to the Irish U21 squad. He has not, however, ruled out playing for the country of his birth at a later date.
He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team starting on 26 March 2023 in a 2–1 win against Iceland U21.

Personal life

Born and raised in Seville, Spain but qualifies for Ireland through his mother Maeve who is from County Clare. His father Anselmo Senior is Spanish. He would visit Ireland every summer with his family. His uncle Terry and aunt Una live in Belfast and travel down to watch his matches with Ireland U21s.