Oscar Garcia fact file

A look at the former Spanish midfielder's career to date

Former Spanish footballer Oscar Garcia looks set to be named as new Brighton and Hove Albion manager (GETTY IMAGES)

1973: April 26 - Born Sabadell, Spain

1993: Makes debut for Barcelona, going on to make 69 appearances and score 21 goals.

1996: Features for Spain U23’s at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, making four appearances and scoring twice.

1999: Moves to Valencia, making 20 appearances and scoring four goals.

2000: Switch to Barcelona rivals Espanyol, appearing 51 times and netting four goals.

2004: Finishes career with season at Lleida, making 23 appearances and scoring three times.

2009: Joins the Catalonia national team as assistant coach to Johan Cruyff.

2010: Manages Barcelona youth team.

2012: May 22 - Takes Maccabi Tel Aviv job, winning the league title.

2013: June 26 – Reported as next Brighton and Hove Albion manager