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Andrés Guardado Retires After 20-Year Football Career

Guardado confirmed his retirement on his 'Por mis Pelotas' podcast on August 5, ending a two-decade run in professional football.

Guardado se retira oficialmente del futbol.
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Dice adiós Andrés Guardado: cierra una carrera histórica en el futbol
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Overview

  • Guardado made the announcement to Raoul 'Pollo' Ortiz during the 'Por mis Pelotas' podcast.
  • He launched his professional career with Club Atlas in 2005 before concluding it with Club León in the 2024–2025 season.
  • Between 2007 and 2024, Guardado featured for top European clubs including Deportivo La Coruña, Valencia CF, Bayer Leverkusen, PSV Eindhoven and Real Betis.
  • In European competitions, he logged 542 appearances and scored 35 goals; in Mexico he played 100 matches and netted eight goals.
  • He earned 182 caps for the Mexican national team, scoring 28 goals, providing 31 assists and participating in five FIFA World Cups.