Juan García Lorenzana

The left-winger from Leon has played for his hometown team for his whole career, where he first appeared for the first team at the age of 17.

He has signed a contract with FC Barcelona that ties him to the Catalan club until June 2008.

CHARACTERISTICS

Juanín is a highly talented left sided player, with outstanding athletic attributes. His speed on the counterattack and ability to shoot in so many different ways are both fundamental aspects of his style. He is a spectacular player, always applauded and admired wherever he plays in Europe.

HONOURS

FC Barcelona Cifec
-1 Spanish League (05-06)
-2 Pirenees League (05-06, 06-07)
-1 Spanish Supercup (06-07)
-1 Spanish Cup (06-07)

Ademar León
-1 Allianz ASOBAL League (00-01)
-1 Spanish Cup (01-02)
-1 Allianz ASOBAL Cup (98-99)
-2 European Cup Winners Cups (98-99 and 04-05).

Spanish national team
-World Cup in Tunisia, 2005
-European Super Cup for national teams in 2003
-Silver medal in European Championships 2006 in Switzerland

Individuall awards
-Second best player in the world in 2005
-Member of the Athens 2004 All Star Team
-Best left-winger in the Allianz ASOBAL League in the 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons