Unai García Lugea (born 3 February 1992) 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 (formative years included), 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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOsasuna B2011–12Segunda División B92——922012–13Segunda División B343——3432013–14Tercera División322—203422014–15Tercera División100——100Total8570020877Osasuna2012–13La Liga1000—102014–15Segunda División2010—302015–16Segunda División27210203022016–17La Liga22020—2402017–18Segunda División30410—3142018–19Segunda División37300—3732019–20La Liga8140—1212020–21La Liga17040—2102021–22La Liga18010—190Total162101402017810Tudelano (loan)2014–15Segunda División B162——162Career total263191404028119
Honours Osasuna Segunda División: 2018–19 Copa del Rey: runner-up 2022–23
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