Name: Guillermo Ochoa
Full name: Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña
Date of birth: July 13, 1985
Place of birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Club career (selected):
- Club América (Mexico) — Youth product and senior debut; prominent period where he won domestic titles and established himself.
- Ajaccio (France) — Moved to Ligue 1, gaining European experience.
- Málaga (Spain) — Played in La Liga, continuing European career.
- Granada (Spain) — Spent multiple seasons as starting goalkeeper in La Liga.
- Standard Liège (Belgium) — Played in the Belgian Pro League.
- Club América — Returned to América later in his career.
International career (Mexico):
- Senior debut: 2005
- Caps: Over 140 appearances for the Mexico national team (captain at times and long-serving first-choice goalkeeper).
- FIFA World Cups: Represented Mexico in multiple tournaments, including 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions.
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: Part of Mexico squads that won regional titles (including 2009 and 2011), and participated in other editions.
- Copa América: Represented Mexico in Copa América tournaments as an invited CONCACAF guest.
- Known for standout performances such as penalty saves and remarkable displays against top international opponents, notably his highly praised displays at the 2014 World Cup.
Playing style and reputation:
- Shot-stopper with excellent reflexes and agility.
- Strong in one-on-one situations and penalty saves.
- Respected veteran leader with extensive international and European club experience.
Honors & notable achievements (selected):
- Domestic titles with Club América (Liga MX, Copa MX, Campeón de Campeones depending on seasons).
- Individual accolades for international tournaments and club performances, including recognition for performances at the FIFA World Cup and various domestic awards.
Current status: Active professional goalkeeper (as of latest available information) and longtime Mexico national team stalwart.