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Can't play friendlies Garces will not be able to play during preseason after all, as the CAS does not distinguish between official and friendly matches, meaning he must wait until November to return to...

Impact Garces had originally been given an eight month suspension tied to the Malaysian passport eligibility scandal, with the initial understanding that he could still play in friendlies while barred from official matches. This updated ruling confirms he will be sidelined from all competitive action, official or otherwise, and he is now expected to be available again for the Nov. 8 match against Sevilla.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Serves FIFA Suspension Garces has been suspended for eight months due to an issue regarding his eligibility to represent the Malaysian national team, according to Elcorreo.

Impact Garces will serve an eight-month suspension from official matches after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reactivated a FIFA sanction linked to the Malaysian passport scandal. The defender had initially been banned for 12 months for documentation irregularities used to represent Malaysia in Asian Cup qualifying. The CAS ruling reduces the punishment so it only applies to official matches, meaning he can still train and play friendlies with Deportivo Alaves. The ban is considered to have started in September 2025, when the original sanction was issued. Nahuel Tenaglia and Jon Pacheco are expected to start in central defense during his suspension.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Garces is available to play after that his suspension is momentally cleared, the club announced.

Impact Garces resumed team training on Tuesday and is available to play for Alaves after that his suspension was momentally cleared. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Alaves and should regain that role once fully back with the team.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended by FIFA Graces has been suspended for a year due to an issue regarding his place on the Malaysian national team, according to his club.

Impact Graces is set to fight a suspension for the next few weeks after a shocking revelation by FIFA, with the defender currently suspended for a season after they claimed he was illegally playing for the Malaysian national team. That said, he is sidelined from all matches for the time being, although they are set to file an appeal. It is unknown how long he will be out, but this does mean the club will do without a regular starter, with Jon Pacheco as his likely replacement.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow Garces registered two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Garces was booked in the 78th minute for a foul. Aside from that booking, he played centrally in defense and recorded six clearances, four tackles, two interceptions and a block. He also rotated the ball well, completing 44 passes with over 90 percent accuracy.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts final seven games Garces appeared in 10 matches, with seven starts for Deportivo Alaves in the 2024 season.

Impact Garces started in the final seven games of the season and racked up five interceptions and 147 completed passes over that span. He did not necessarily stand out in limited opportunity this season, but he did his job when called upon, including providing 51 clearances in just 10 matches. He could earn his way into a larger role with continued dedication to the defensive details.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort in win Garces recorded two shots (one on goal), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win against Valladolid.

Impact Garces made various defensive contributions to help his side secure a clean sheet in the weekend clash. He made more than three clearances for the sixth game in a row since moving to a starting spot in April. In addition, he has taken two shots in each of the last two matches, but only one of those attempts was on target.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots Wednesday Garces had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69t...

Impact Garces took a pair of shots during Wednesday's clash, though neither of them were on target. The defender failed to make the most of his chances, though they were few and far between. Chances have generally been hard to come by in the offensive end for a struggling Alaves side.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with new team Garces signed in the summer with Alaves but stayed in his club of Colon on loan until Jan. 1. He is now training with his new club, the club posted.

Impact Garces was incorporated to Alaves' first team on January 1 after more than a year without any official matches for him due to contractual conflicts with his old club. Garces, former Colon's captain, will provide reinforcement to a vulnerable defense, though his adaptation to European football and LaLiga's pace will determine his immediate impact, with coach Eduardo Coudet hopeful of his contribution.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE