Guillermo Ochoa Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Salary, Net Worth, Bio

Guillermo Ochoa who is known by the nickname ‘Memo’ is a footballer who has grabbed attention due to his talent, exceptional skill and breathtaking saves. His most notable performance was against the Brazil national team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was called up for the Mexico national team for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Read to know more about him – his net worth, relationships and biography.

Guillermo Ochoa Biography, Age

Guillermo Ochoa is a Mexican soccer player (goalkeeper) was born on July 13, 1985 as Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña. He was born in Mexico and his birthplace is located in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He is also known as ‘Memo’, especially in his home country and his zodiac sign is Cancer. For his ancestors, Ochoa is of Hispanic origin and holds Mexican nationality.

There is little to no information available as to Ochoa’s family, parents, siblings, or young age. His educational details, such as the high school or college he attended, the year he graduated, or the course of study are unknown or non-existent.

Career – Club America

Guillermo Ochoa’s professional career started at the age of 18. He started playing for Club América, also known as Las Águilas (The Eagles), a club based in Mexico – in the Mexican Professional Soccer League widely referred to as Liga MX. It is said that he was called up to the senior team in 2004 by his then manager Leo Beenhakker. The fact that he was called up means he likely played for the club’s youth teams, although it hasn’t been officially announced and the actual dates are unspecified.

He was pushed onto the main stage, despite going through injury to the club’s first choice and no. 1 goalkeeper, Adolfo Rios. His potential and ability shone like thousands of stars and soon he was sharing caretaking duties with the veteran goalkeeper when he returned from injury. He then cemented his position as the club’s first choice following Ríos’ retirement until the club brought in a new manager who has other ideas. Coach Oscar Ruggeri arrived and decided Ochoa was not what he had in mind. He brought in new faces, including Argentine goalkeeper Sebastián Saja, and youngster Guillermo Ochoa had to settle for being in the background.

But the tide soon changed as quickly as it came, and coach Oscar was leaving the club with the staff he had brought, following controversies which had kept him from staying at the helm, and the luck of again smiled at Ochoa who reinstated him in his team, Mario Carrillo. He then cemented his place between the Club América positions by posting more and more brilliant performances for the team. He has never been absent from any Club América game, except in case of injury or international responsibilities.

His club, América, won the league and the Campeón de Campeones Cup in 2005, followed by the 2006 CONCACAF Champions Cup and Ochoa was at the center of all that was going well for the club at the time. For his efforts, he was included in the list of Ballon d’Or candidates by the French magazine, France Football in 2017, which was a big deal, as he was one of three named players not to ply his trade. football in Europe.

Ajaccio

As his stock continued to rise, he caught the attention of big clubs around the world and one of those clubs was French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG). PSG signed a contract for the Mexico international in 2011 after acknowledging his excellent performances. But a failed drug deal after a Gold Cup match in 2011 meant the deal was never done. Even though he and five others involved in the scandal were liquidated two months later, the contract with PSG was long gone, leaving him with Ligue 1 wrestlers Ajaccio as his only way to play in Europe, which was his long-term dream.

He spent three seasons alongside France’s Ajaccio, and in that time Guillermo Ochoa played 112 games and made over 400 saves. However, his exploits against Brazil at the 2014 FIFA World Cup added that Ajaccio were relegated to the top flight in the 2013-14 Ligue 1 season, which meant he would leave the country. permanently aside.

Malaga CF and Granada

La Liga, Málaga CF came calling and Ochoa was airborne to Spain and joined them on a three-year deal. His time at the club did not turn out as he would have liked as his first choice was Cameroon goalkeeper, Carlos Kameni. He spent his first season on the bench with his only playing time being his draw against Deportivo de La Coruña which ended in a 1-1 draw.

The following season (2015-16) continued in the same fashion as his only playing time came instead of a game in which Kanemi had injured himself. Following protests from Miguel Herrera, his national team coach at the time, Ochoa was sent to another La Liga side, Granada, in July 2016. He played in all matches for Granada and was voted “Player of the Season”. ”By Granada fans

Liege Standard & National Team Career

Guillermo Ochoa, Rafael Marquez, president Enrique Pena Nieto and coach Miguel Herrera After leaving Granada, Guillermo Ochoa decided not to return to Malaga but to join Belgian club Standard Liège after signing a two-year contract.

He received his first call up to the Mexico senior national team in 2005 for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He made his debut in a friendly match against Hungary and although he never played a match during the tournament, he was his third choice. After the World Cup, he was still in the squad as a backup to then Mexican first-choice Oswaldo Sánchez. 

He was part of the Mexican squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and was always a backup for Óscar Pérez. He didn’t play a game at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, but became Mexico’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Ochoa was chosen man of the match in two matches for his performances notables at the Mexican goal post, including his brilliant goal against Brazil, where he made save after save, with the game ending in a scoreless stalemate. He was also named in Mexico’s squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Guillermo Ochoa is married? spouse

Guillermo Ochoa is not yet married but is currently in a relationship. He dated Dulce Maria, a Mexican actress and singer in 2006. Their relationship did not last long as the year 2007 was already over. Passed from Maria, he met Karla Mora while playing in the French Ligue 1, in Ajaccio. Karla is a model from her home country, Mexico. Although not yet married, the couple welcomed two children – Lucciana and Luciano Ochoa. Their daughter was born on February 8, 2013, while their son, who is the second child, was born on April 1, 2015.

Quick Facts – Height, Net Worth and Salary

first name : Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magana

Known As : Guillermo Ochoa

Nickname : Note

Occupation : Soccer player

Date of birth : July 13, 1985

Horoscope : Cancer

Place of birth : Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Nationality : Mexican

Partner : Karla Mora

Children : 2 (Lucciana and Luciano Ochoa)

Height : 6ft (1.85m)

Weight : 78 kg (172 lbs)

Eye color : Brown

Hair color : Brown

Salary : N/A

Net worth : $5 million

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