In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Correa.
Santiago Damián García Correa (14 September 1990 – 4 February 2021), nicknamed Morro, was a Uruguayan professional footballer who played as a striker.[3] His last club was Argentine club Godoy Cruz, which tenure is considered the most successful of his professional career.[4] being the top scorer of the club in Argentine Primera División[5] and an idol of club supporters.[6] García was also the top scorer of the 2017–18 Argentine Primera División season with 17 goals.
García started his career in Libertad Washington youth teams. He then joined Nacional de Montevideo.[7] He was considered one of Uruguayan football's best prospects.
He appeared on the first team in 2008, at just 17 years old, capturing everyone's attention with his speed and strength. He made his official debut on 27 July 2008 against Defensor Sporting Club, scoring in this game his first goal as a professional player. After his great appearances in Nacional, San Lorenzo de Almagro tried to hire him without success.
During the last two seasons of the Uruguayan championship García participated in the first team of Nacional, although he wasn't considered part of the starting team. This situation changed in the 2010–11 season, in which Garcia evolved into becoming not only part of the starting team, but also one of its most valuable players. He managed to win the Primera División championship with Nacional and ended the season as the league's top goalscorer, with 23 goals in 28 matches.
On 18 June 2011, García joined Brazilian Clube Atlético Paranaense for €2 million, signing a five-year contract.[8] After failing a drug test for cocainedoping, García was traded to Turkish club Kasımpaşa. In 2013 he returned to Nacional, and one year later he moved to River Plate, where he remained until January 2016 when he was acquired by Godoy Cruz.[4]
With the Mendocino team, García spent the most successful years in the history of the club. The team finished second to Boca Juniors in 2017–18 (only two points behind), and qualified to play the 2017 Copa Libertadores. During those five years playing for Godoy Cruz, García also became the club's all-time top scorer in Primera División.[4]
On 6 February 2021, after several days without contact,[9] García, aged 30, was found dead in his apartment in Godoy Cruz, with a gunshot wound in the right parietal.[10]
He had been receiving psychiatric treatment. It was later confirmed that the cause of death was suicide by gunshot.[11] After preliminary examinations by the Scientific Police, it was determined that he died on 4 February.[1]
After the death of García was confirmed, Godoy Cruz announced that number 18 worn by García during his tenure with the club would be retired in his honour.[12][13]
Referencesedit
^ ab"La muerte de Santiago Morro García: "Murió el jueves" y "no hubo participación de terceros"". Clarín (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 February 2021.
^"Conmoción en el fútbol argentino: encontraron muerto a Santiago Morro García, figura de Godoy Cruz". Infobae (in Spanish). 6 February 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
^ abcLa carrera del Morro García on Mendoza Post, 6 February 2021
^De ídolo a goleador marginado: la intensa carrera de Santiago Morro García en Godoy Cruz on Infobae, 6 February 2021
^La vida y carrera del ídolo tombino on Mendoza Online, 6 February 2021
^"El 'Morro' García, de Nacional, destroza a Peñarol con sus goles" (in Spanish). 13 May 2010.
^"Santiago Garcia acerta com Atlético Paranaense" (in Portuguese). Atlético Paranaense. 18 June 2011.
^"Conmoción en el fútbol argentino: apareció muerto el delantero Santiago García". TN (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 February 2021.
^Urgente: encontraron muerto a Santiago "Morro" García (in Spanish)
^"Se suicidó el Morro García - TyC Sports". www.tycsports.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 February 2021.
^Godoy Cruz retirará la camiseta 18 on El Gráfico, 6 February 2021
^Muerte de Morro García: Godoy Cruz retirará la camiseta 18 on TyC, 6 February 2021
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In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Garcia and the second or maternal family name is Correa Santiago Damian Garcia Correa 14 September 1990 4 February 2021 nicknamed Morro was a Uruguayan professional footballer who played as a striker 3 His last club was Argentine club Godoy Cruz which tenure is considered the most successful of his professional career 4 being the top scorer of the club in Argentine Primera Division 5 and an idol of club supporters 6 Garcia was also the top scorer of the 2017 18 Argentine Primera Division season with 17 goals Santiago GarciaGarcia as player of Godoy CruzPersonal informationFull nameSantiago Damian Garcia CorreaDate of birth 1990 09 14 14 September 1990Place of birthMontevideo UruguayDate of death4 February 2021 2021 02 04 aged 30 1 Place of deathGodoy Cruz Mendoza Argentina 2 Height1 81 m 5 ft 11 in Position s StrikerYouth careerClub BocaLibertad WashingtonNacionalSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 2008 2011Nacional77 39 2011 2012Athletico Paranaense15 2 2012 2013Kasimpasa1 0 2013 2014Nacional14 0 2014 2015River Plate UY35 13 2016 2021Godoy Cruz96 46 Total242 100 International career2009Uruguay U 209 5 Club domestic league appearances and goals Contents 1 Club career 2 International career 3 Death and legacy 4 References 5 External linksClub career editGarcia started his career in Libertad Washington youth teams He then joined Nacional de Montevideo 7 He was considered one of Uruguayan football s best prospects He appeared on the first team in 2008 at just 17 years old capturing everyone s attention with his speed and strength He made his official debut on 27 July 2008 against Defensor Sporting Club scoring in this game his first goal as a professional player After his great appearances in Nacional San Lorenzo de Almagro tried to hire him without success During the last two seasons of the Uruguayan championship Garcia participated in the first team of Nacional although he wasn t considered part of the starting team This situation changed in the 2010 11 season in which Garcia evolved into becoming not only part of the starting team but also one of its most valuable players He managed to win the Primera Division championship with Nacional and ended the season as the league s top goalscorer with 23 goals in 28 matches On 18 June 2011 Garcia joined Brazilian Clube Atletico Paranaense for 2 million signing a five year contract 8 After failing a drug test for cocaine doping Garcia was traded to Turkish club Kasimpasa In 2013 he returned to Nacional and one year later he moved to River Plate where he remained until January 2016 when he was acquired by Godoy Cruz 4 With the Mendocino team Garcia spent the most successful years in the history of the club The team finished second to Boca Juniors in 2017 18 only two points behind and qualified to play the 2017 Copa Libertadores During those five years playing for Godoy Cruz Garcia also became the club s all time top scorer in Primera Division 4 International career editGarcia was a member of the Uruguay under 20 team that participated in the 2009 FIFA U 20 World Cup where he played three games and scored one goal Death and legacy edit nbsp Funeral of Garcia in UruguayOn 6 February 2021 after several days without contact 9 Garcia aged 30 was found dead in his apartment in Godoy Cruz with a gunshot wound in the right parietal 10 He had been receiving psychiatric treatment It was later confirmed that the cause of death was suicide by gunshot 11 After preliminary examinations by the Scientific Police it was determined that he died on 4 February 1 After the death of Garcia was confirmed Godoy Cruz announced that number 18 worn by Garcia during his tenure with the club would be retired in his honour 12 13 References edit a b La muerte de Santiago Morro Garcia Murio el jueves y no hubo participacion de terceros Clarin in Spanish Retrieved 8 February 2021 Conmocion en el futbol argentino encontraron muerto a Santiago Morro Garcia figura de Godoy Cruz Infobae in Spanish 6 February 2021 Retrieved 8 February 2021 S GARCIA Retrieved 24 July 2019 a b c La carrera del Morro Garcia on Mendoza Post 6 February 2021 De idolo a goleador marginado la intensa carrera de Santiago Morro Garcia en Godoy Cruz on Infobae 6 February 2021 La vida y carrera del idolo tombino on Mendoza Online 6 February 2021 El Morro Garcia de Nacional destroza a Penarol con sus goles in Spanish 13 May 2010 Santiago Garcia acerta com Atletico Paranaense in Portuguese Atletico Paranaense 18 June 2011 Conmocion en el futbol argentino aparecio muerto el delantero Santiago Garcia TN in Spanish Retrieved 6 February 2021 Urgente encontraron muerto a Santiago Morro Garcia in Spanish Se suicido el Morro Garcia TyC Sports www tycsports com in Spanish Retrieved 6 February 2021 Godoy Cruz retirara la camiseta 18 on El Grafico 6 February 2021 Muerte de Morro Garcia Godoy Cruz retirara la camiseta 18 on TyC 6 February 2021External links edit nbsp Wikimedia 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