Eric García Martret (born 9 January 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.

[12] Manager Pep Guardiola stated in a press conference García's injury was a concussion and expected him to be fit within 10 days.

[13] On 6 August 2020, Guardiola announced in a press conference that García had rejected a contract extension, despite ending the league campaign as City's first-choice partner for Aymeric Laporte.

[14] On 1 June 2021, García agreed to sign for La Liga club Barcelona on a free transfer on a five-year contract starting 1 July, with a buyout clause set at €400 million.

[15] On 15 August 2021, he played his first competitive match for the club as he started the league opening game, a 4–2 victory against Real Sociedad.

[19] On 27 September, he scored his first goal for Girona to secure a 2–1 away win over Villarreal, which granted his club the top place in La Liga after seven matches for the first time in their history.

[24] After representing Spain at under-19 and under-21 levels, García received his first senior call-up on 20 August 2020, for two UEFA Nations League fixtures against Germany and Ukraine.