Guillermo Ochoa is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for the Liga MX Club América and the national team of the Mexico. His style of play has been described as “proven to be a safekeeper, with confidence and leadership”. He also cited Peter Schmeichel as an influence on his playing style.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magana |
| Date of Birth: | July 13, 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Nationality: | Mexican |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Club: | Club América |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 78 kg |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife: | Karla Mora (m. 2017) |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2004-2011 | América |
| 2004 | San Luis (loan) |
| 2011-2014 | Ajaccio |
| 2014-2017 | Malaga |
| 2016-2017 | Granada (loan) |
| 2017-2019 | Standard Liege |
| 2019- | Club América |
| National Team Career | |
| 2004 | Netherlands U23 |
| 2021 | Mexico Olympic |
| 2005- | Mexico |
Early Life
Ochoa was born Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magana on July 13, 1985, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Career
Guillermo Ochoa began his football career with Club América in 2004. He went on loan to San Luis in 2004 and returned to Club América where he won the league title in 2005 and was thebclub’s first choice Goalkeeper until 2011, while making over 200 appearances for the club.
He signed for the Grench club, Ajaccio on 2011 and had three seasons with the club until their relegation from ligue 1.
He joined Malaga in 2014 but failed to make an impact. He joined Granada on loan in 2016 and moved to Standard Liege in 2017, before returning to Club América in 2019.
He represented Mexico at the under-13 before being called up for the senior team. He was part of the team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He saved Lewandowski’s penalty in their first match against Poland which ended 0-0 draw at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Personal Life
Ochoa got married to his wife Karla Mora on July 8, 2017, in Ibiza, Spain. The couple has three children together, two daughters and a son. The two began dating in 2009 after Ochoa moved to France.
Karla Mora is a Mexican model born in Guadalajara.
Achievements
Guillermo Ochoa has won individual awards such as:
- Mexican Primeira Division Best Rookie: 2003-04
- Mexican Primeira Division Golden Glove: Aperture 2006, Clausura 2007
- Ajaccio Fan’s Player of the Season: 2011-12, 2012-13
- Ajaccio’s Player of the Month: August 2013, September 2013
- Granada Fan’s Player of the Season: 2016-17
- Standard Liege Player of the Season: 2018-19
- CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Glove Award: 2019
- CONCACAF Champions League Golden Glove: 2021
Social Media
Guillermo Ochoa is active on social media. He is on Instagram, @yosoy8a
Net Worth
Guillermo Ochoa earns his career as a footballer. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €8 million. He has an annual salary of $2 million and an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Guillermo Ochoa:
Who is Guillermo Ochoa?
Guillermo Ochoa is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for the Liga MX Club América and the national team of the Mexico.
How old is Guillermo Ochoa?
He was born on July 13 1985
Where is Guillermo Ochoa from?
He is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
What is Guillermo Ochoa’s height?
He stands at a height of 1.85 m.
Is Guillermo Ochoa married?
He is married to Karla Mora, a Mexican model and they have three children together.
What is Guillermo Ochoa’s Net Worth?
Guillermo Ochoa has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
