Anselmo García MacNulty (born 19 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for German club 1. FC Magdeburg. 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.
On 10 June 2026, it was announced that García MacNulty would be signing for 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Magdeburg upon the opening of the transfer window.
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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVfL Wolfsburg2022–23Bundesliga0000–00NAC Breda (loan)2022–23Eerste Divisie3203030380PEC Zwolle2023–24Eredivisie31210–3212024–2534110–3512025–2632220–342Total97540–10141. FC Magdeburg2026–272. Bundesliga0000–00Career total129570301395
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