Guillermo Ochoa
Footballer & World Cup participant
Born
July 13th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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This individual is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He began his career in 2004 with Club América in Mexico and later played for teams in France and Spain. The player participated in multiple FIFA World Cups, representing the national team of Mexico. Outstanding performances during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil garnered significant attention, showcasing remarkable skills against formidable opponents. The goalkeeper continued to represent Mexico in subsequent international competitions.
Participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Played for Club América
Played for Ajaccio in Ligue 1
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