Last Updated: 07 Jul, 2023 | Views: 473
Age: 39
Profession: Sports Men
Other Profession(s): Football player
Famous For: Goalkeeper for Mexico national team.
About (Profile/Biography):
Guillermo Ochoa is a well-known Mexican professional footballer born in Mexico. Goalkeeper Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magana represents Mexico's national team. In a league game versus Monterrey in 2004, Ochoa made his América debut. The boy was sent to Mexico City when he was little. He played sports and assisted his family in the bakery in his spare time. He asked his sister to throw balls inside the apartment while he stood in the doorway when there was no one to play in the courtyard.
Career:
In 2004: Guillermo made his professional debut with Club América at 18.
In 2007: Ochoa was included on the France Football shortlist for the coveted Ballon d'Or. He was also one of the three players identified who did not compete in Europe.
Until 2011: Guillermo remained with the squad and played more than 200 games for them.
The most significant game of Ochoa's season was against Monarcas Morelia, as he denied a late penalty with America leading 1-0.
During 2011-12: Numerous English newspapers reported rumors regarding European teams' interest in Ochoa for the season, including Manchester United.
In Clausura 2011, Guillermo Ochoa participated in his farewell game for Club América, which advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to Monarcas Morelia.
Achievements and Awards:
In 2004: Guillermo made his league debut with Club América, the current team in that league.
In 2005, Guillermo earned his first league championship when he was the team's starting, first-choice goalkeeper.
Unknown facts:
Guillermo last played for Ajaccio and is presently a free agent.