August 29, 2025 | 12:20pm
The journey continues for Rafael Garcia.
Once we final heard from Rafael, he earned his spot on the prestigious LaLiga Academy in Spain, via a aggressive tryout, the place he educated beneath UEFA Professional-licensed coaches.
“I really like soccer as a result of it teaches me the right way to work laborious, the right way to work as a part of a crew and, above all, in regards to the ardour of the sport. It has loads of values that I can switch to my every day life. Soccer is a lifestyle. Every part you study on the pitch you want off the pitch,” Garcia talked about at the moment.
Following his academy season, Rafael signed with Rayo Ciudad Alcobendas C.F. U-19, a aggressive membership beneath the Royal Soccer Federation of Madrid (RFFM), with the steerage and help of ADM Professional Sports activities.
Now, he has joined AD Unión Adarve, proudly turning into a part of the Union Adarve household. The Madrid-based membership, recognized for its aggressive spirit and robust participant growth, competes in Spain’s Tercera Federación, offering Rafael with the proper stage for his first senior yr in Spanish soccer.
From his humble beginnings, taking part in domestically in grassroots and youth soccer, he’s now residing his goals in Europe.
“I’ve come a good distance and there’s nonetheless extra work forward — however I’m prepared to offer it the whole lot. From the Philippines to taking part in senior soccer in Spain, each step has been a blessing and becoming a member of Unión Adarve is one other massive step ahead. Enjoying at this stage will sharpen my recreation, and the expertise and taking part in time right here can be large for my development. Adjusting to a brand new velocity and physicality will push me additional. I’m grateful to everybody who’s believed in me and I do know that is solely the beginning of one thing higher,” mentioned Garcia.
With laborious work, self-discipline, and dedication, Garcia’s soccer journey has actually solely simply started.