Borja Garcés Morell (born 6 August 1999) is a Spanish professional footballer who primarily plays as a forward. He is currently under contract with Atlético Madrid, having spent several seasons on loan at various Spanish clubs.
Early Life and Youth Career
Born in Huesca, Spain, Garcés began his football journey in local youth academies. He joined the prestigious Atlético Madrid youth setup in 2016, progressing through their age-group teams.Club Career
Atlético Madrid B
Garcés made his senior debut for Atlético Madrid B, the club's reserve team, in the Segunda División B during the 2017–18 season. He quickly established himself as a prolific scorer for the reserve side, attracting attention for his goal-scoring ability and athletic profile.Atlético Madrid Senior Team
His impressive performances for Atlético Madrid B earned him a call-up to the first team. He made his La Liga debut for Atlético Madrid on 15 September 2018, coming on as a substitute and scoring a crucial equalizer against Eibar in a 1–1 draw. This debut goal marked him as a promising talent within the club.Loan Spells
To gain further first-team experience and development, Garcés has embarked on several loan spells throughout his career:- CF Fuenlabrada (2021–2022): He joined Fuenlabrada in the Segunda División, where he was a regular starter and contributed significantly to their attacking play.
- CD Leganés (2022–2023): Garcés moved to Leganés, also in the Segunda División, continuing to develop his skills in a competitive environment.
- CD Tenerife (2023): A brief loan spell at Tenerife further expanded his experience in the second tier of Spanish football.
- Elche CF (2023–present): He joined Elche CF on loan, aiming to help the club in their campaign.
Garcés' loan moves have allowed him to accumulate valuable minutes and experience in professional football, honing his abilities as a centre-forward.