Guillermo Ochoa
association football player
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Guillermo Ochoa Guillermo Ochoa is Mexico's most capped goalkeeper and one of the finest shot-stoppers of his era. He rose to global prominence with a stunning performance against Brazil at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, making multiple key saves to preserve a 0–0 draw. He has represented Mexico at five World Cups and played for clubs across Mexico, France, Spain, and Belgium throughout his lengthy career.
Overview
Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña, commonly known as "Memo Ochoa", is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cypriot First Division club AEL Limassol and the Mexico national team.
Wikipedia Context
This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Guillermo Ochoa. Mexican footballer (born 1985)
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Timeline
Born in Guadalajara
Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña born in Guadalajara, Mexico.
personalBirth
Birth of Guillermo Ochoa.
personalAmérica Ochoa with América in 2006 Guillermo Ochoa made his debut with América...
América Ochoa with América in 2006 Guillermo Ochoa made his debut with América during the Clausura 2004 tournament against Monterrey, being only 18 years old when called up by head coach Leo Beenhakker
careerAmérica Debut
Makes his debut for Club América, becoming one of Mexico's top goalkeepers.
careerOn 14 December 2005, at age 20, Ochoa made his senior national team debut in a...
On 14 December 2005, at age 20, Ochoa made his senior national team debut in a friendly match against Hungary, which Mexico won 2–0
careerOchoa was called up by coach Ricardo La Volpe for the 2006 FIFA World Cup as...
Ochoa was called up by coach Ricardo La Volpe for the 2006 FIFA World Cup as the third-choice goalkeeper
careerOchoa was a part of the squad which participated at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup,...
Ochoa was a part of the squad which participated at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, appearing once in a group stage match against Cuba as Mexico finished runner-up to rivals the United States
careerOchoa would start 2008 in impressive form, helping América win the InterLiga...
Ochoa would start 2008 in impressive form, helping América win the InterLiga tournament with excellent performances, most notably in the group match against Monarcas Morelia, where he saved a late penalty kick, and América's 1–0 lead
careerHe made his 2010 World Cup qualification debut on 28 March 2009 against Costa...
He made his 2010 World Cup qualification debut on 28 March 2009 against Costa Rica, eventually playing the majority of the qualification matches
careerOchoa made the final 23-man cut for the 2010 World Cup, but was controversially...
Ochoa made the final 23-man cut for the 2010 World Cup, but was controversially named back-up goalkeeper to veteran Óscar Pérez by coach Javier Aguirre
career2011: Gold Cup and doping allegations During the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup,...
2011: Gold Cup and doping allegations During the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Ochoa—along with four other members of the Mexico national team—tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol and were withdrawn from the team's tournament squad
careerHeroic vs Brazil
Delivers a legendary performance against Brazil at the World Cup, making multiple world-class saves in a 0-0 draw.
careerSaves Lewandowski Penalty
Saves a Robert Lewandowski penalty at the 2022 World Cup. Appears at his fifth World Cup.
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