Biography
Who is Vicente Guaita?
Early life and Valencia beginnings
Vicente Guaita Panadero was born in Torrent, Spain. He joined the youth academy at Valencia CF at age thirteen, moving there from CD Monte-sión. He progressed through the ranks, eventually earning a promotion to the senior squad for the 2008–2009 campaign. The departure of long-term goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares created a path for him to join the first team. He made his official debut for the club on October 2, 2008, during a UEFA Cup match against Marítimo.
Loan and La Liga experience
During the 2009–2010 season, the club sent him on loan to Recreativo de Huelva in the Segunda División to gain playing experience. His performance there was highly successful, as he earned the Ricardo Zamora Trophy for allowing the fewest goals in the competition. Upon returning to Valencia, he competed for the starting position against teammates like César Sánchez and Miguel Ángel Moyà.
He eventually secured a run of matches in the 2010–2011 season, including appearances in the UEFA Champions League. He signed a contract extension with the club in May 2011, though a hand injury limited his availability later that year.
Time at Getafe and move to England
In 2014, he transferred to Getafe. He served as the primary goalkeeper for several seasons, including helping the club achieve promotion from the second tier after the 2016–2017 playoffs. In early 2018, English club Crystal Palace announced that he would join them on a free transfer that summer.
He made his Premier League debut in December 2018 against Leicester City, keeping a clean sheet in a victory. Over five years in London, he made 154 appearances for the team and received the club's Player of the Year award for the 2020–2021 season.
Return to Spain and recent years
Following a contract dispute at Crystal Palace in 2023, where he sought a transfer after losing his spot to Sam Johnstone, he returned to Spain. In September 2023, he signed a two-year deal with RC Celta de Vigo, where he quickly established himself as the first choice.
Later, in November 2025, he joined Italian Serie A club Parma as cover following an injury to their goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. That arrangement concluded by mutual consent after two months. Throughout his professional career, he has stood at 191 centimeters tall and focused on his duties as a shot-stopper in top-tier European leagues.
Birthday and age
Vicente Guaita was born on January 10, 1987, which makes Vicente 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Vicente shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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