High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Pablo Gabriel García Pérez (born May 11, 1977 in Pando, Canelones Department) is an Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for PAOK FC, as a defensive midfielder. A player of physical approach to the game (which earned him a reputation for being a dirty player), García's nickname is Canario (canary), referring to his origin in the department of Canelones.García started his career in Montevideo Wanderers. After a six-month spell at C.A. Peñarol, he was transferred to Atlético de Madrid but, however, would never make it past its B side, being subsequently transferred to Italian giants A.C. Milan, after two seasons.