Biography
Who is Andrés Guardado?
Early life and professional start
Andrés Guardado was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. He joined the youth system at Atlas F.C. When he was seven years old. This local club provided the foundation for his professional path in football.
He made his professional debut in 2005 during a match against C.F. Pachuca. In his first season, he scored his opening goal against Tigres UANL. His performance earned him the title of best rookie that year.
European club career
In 2007, the player moved to Spain to join Deportivo de A Coruña. He spent five seasons with the team and was often voted the best player by the fans. During his time there, he achieved his highest number of assists for a single campaign.
He later signed with Valencia CF in 2012. While playing in Spain, he also spent time on loan at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. His career then took him to the Netherlands to play for PSV Eindhoven. At PSV, he won two Eredivisie titles and two Johan Cruyff Shield titles. He became a permanent member of the club in 2015.
Later years and international play
Andrés Guardado moved to Real Betis in 2017. He served as a co-captain for the Spanish side and made over 200 appearances. He eventually returned to Mexico in 2024 to play for León. He retired from professional football following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
On the international stage, he represented Mexico from 2005 to 2024. He participated in five World Cups and won three Gold Cup tournaments. He holds the record for the most appearances for the Mexican national team with 180 caps. He also scored 28 goals for his country.
Birthday and age
Andrés Guardado was born on September 28, 1986, which makes Andrés 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Andrés shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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