Although he had a time away from football, he currently meets a crucial role in the Argentine National Team.
As in many cases, Ariel “El Chino” Garcé It is one of the many former players who took a career with good results and Important milestonesbut few remember as cracks. Therefore, it is very common for them to take separate paths from sport once they hang the booties to get away from the media.
However, the Chinese did not look for that. With more time in his hands after retiring, he decided to pursue a secondary passion that had been pending: the motoring. But be careful Nor did he leave the sport of his love.
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How was Garcé’s career
Born in Tandil and formed in the lower RiverAriel Garcé had a tour that saw him dress several t -shirts of the Argentine football elite. After debuting in the Millionaire, where it resulted in decisive tournaments, Garcé toured clubs such as Morelia In Mexico, Olimpo, Rosario Central, Colón, Argentinos Juniors and Atlético de Rafaela. Although his career was plagued by achievements and recognitions, one of the most remembered episodes is his call for Diego Maradona for the South Africa World Cup 2010.
In that tournament, the Tandilense defender won the nickname “Chinese” And, unlike his companions, he became the only one who did not add minutes on the court. That decision He did not tarnish his passage through footballalso demonstrating a great capacity to adapt to different challenges. And this would be demonstrated with his ability to reinvent himself after retiring.
The Chinese Garcé and his life later as a professional footballer
After retiring from the courts in 2014, The former defenseman decided to explore new horizons. Far from abandoning sport, the “Chino” embraced a different passion, that of the motoring. With the same determination that characterized him in football, Garcé was introduced into the world of wheel competitions, reaching important milestones that allowed him to win his first Podium in the Fiat Competizione category In Rosario in 2024.
But Ariel Garcé’s story didn’t stop there. At the end of last year, the former soccer player again reunited with his roots when joining from a technical role to the Argentine Juvenile National Team. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced its designation as a technical assistant in the Sub 20work of a process that reflects both the professional maturity of “Chino” and the recognition of its Sports experience. Thus, Garcé successfully travels both passions.
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