Name: Andrés Guardado Hernández

Nationality: Mexico

Date of Birth: September 28, 1986

Place of Birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Position: Midfielder (primarily left midfielder / central midfielder / defensive midfielder)

Club Career (selected):

• Atlas (Mexico) — Youth and professional debut club (2005–2007)
• Deportivo La Coruña (Spain) — 2007–2012
• Valencia CF (Spain) — 2012–2014
• Deportivo La Coruña — loan in 2014
• PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) — 2014–2017
• Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) — 2017–2018
• Real Betis (Spain) — 2018–2024 (captain during his time there)
• Returned to Atlas (Mexico) — 2024– (later career)

International Career:

• Mexico national team debut: 2005
• Caps: 179+ (one of Mexico’s most-capped players; active across multiple tournaments)
• Goals: 24+ (approximate — scored in important matches and tournaments)
• Major tournaments: FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022), multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups (winner 2011, 2015), CONCACAF Copa (CONCACAF Nations League) appearances, FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, and more
• Captaincy: Longtime leader and captain of the national team for several years

Playing Style and Strengths:

• Versatile midfielder able to play on the left flank, centrally, or as a holding midfielder
• Excellent passing range, vision, and set-piece delivery
• High work rate, leadership, tactical intelligence, and strong defensive contribution
• Known for longevity, consistency, and professionalism

Honors and Awards (selected):

• CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2011, 2015 (with Mexico)
• Eredivisie titles and domestic honors with PSV (during his tenure)
• Individual recognitions: Mexican Player of the Year nominations, inclusion in various seasonal and tournament best XI lists

Notable Facts:

• One of Mexico’s most-capped internationals and longest-serving midfielders for the national team.
• Served as captain for both club (notably Real Betis) and country.
• Renowned for professionalism and leadership on and off the field.

Data current up to 2024; stats such as caps and goals may have changed slightly after that date.