Unai García


Unai García Lugea is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League Greece club Panetolikos.

Club career

Osasuna

Born in Ezcároz – Ezkaroze, Navarre, García joined CA Osasuna's academy at the age of 8, making his senior debut in the 2011–12 season with the reserves in the Segunda División B. On 1 June 2013, he first appeared in La Liga with the first team, starting in a 4–2 away defeat against Real Madrid and being booked in the match.
On 28 January 2015, García was loaned to CD Tudelano until June. Upon his return, he was regularly used by manager Enrique Martín, and scored his first professional goal on 15 November in a 2–1 home win over RCD Mallorca.
García scored three times from 37 appearances in the 2018–19 campaign, as the club returned to the top flight as champions. He scored his first goal in the competition on 9 February, but in a 4–1 home loss to Real Madrid.
García made just five official appearances in 2024–25. During his 25-year spell, he totalled 215.

Later career

On 16 June 2025, aged 33, García moved abroad and signed with Super League Greece side Panetolikos F.C. on a one-year contract.

International career

García was called up to the Basque Country national team for a friendly against Palestine on 15 November 2025. He took part in the 3–0 win at San Mamés.

Personal life

García's younger brother, Imanol, is also a footballer. A midfielder, he too was brought up at Osasuna.

Honours

Osasuna