Guillermo Ochoa: Biography, Age, Net Worth & Achievements

Guillermo Ochoa Biography: Who is Guillermo Ochoa? Bio, Age, Team, Wife, Net Worth

Mexican professional footballer, Guillermo Ochoa, became famous at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He had a performance that still lives in people’s memory, thanks to his stunning saves throughout the tournament. He later became the first representative from Mexico listed for the Golden Ball awards and also became the face of the game “Football Simulator”.

Guillermo’s Childhood and Youth

Fransisco Guillermo Ochoa Magana is a native of Mexico. Born in July 1985, in Guadalajara, Mexico, to his parents, Natalia Magana Orozco and Guillermo Ochoa Sanchez.

In his early days, when he moved to Mexico City. In his free time, he is seen playing football in the courtyard, while he also helps his family at the bakery where they work. Whenever there is no one to play with, he calls his sister to join him on the field to play football.
Seeing how passionate he is about football. His father sent him to a football academy where he got the nickname Memo.

Guillermo Ochoa Family

Memo Ochoa is blessed with 3 kids – Two daughters and a son with his girlfriend Karla Mora. He once dated an actress named Dulce Mara in 2006. The relationship didn’t last long, he later met his present girlfriend Karla Mora while he was still plying his trade in France for Ajaccio. Karla is into modeling and she resides in Mexico.

Guillermo Net worth

Memo Ochoa (football player) is believed to have a net worth of $5 million.
Guillermo Ochoa List Of Teams
He started his illustrious professional football career with Club America in 2004 as an 18-year-old. He won several trophies with the club, including winning back-to-back golden gloves with the club in the 2006-2007 season.

List of trophies he won:

1. 2005 – winner of the Mexico Cup
2. 2006 – winner of the CONCACAF Champions Cup
3. 2007 – bronze medalist of America’s Cup
4. 2009, 2011, 2015 – winner of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

In October 2007, Memo Ochoa was named in France Football’s list of nominees for the Baloon d’Or, and he was one of the only three players not plying their trade in Europe that made the list. His performance caught the eyes of several football clubs, where some big clubs started chasing him, and among them was the top English side Manchester United.

Here is the list of clubs he has played for:

1. Cf America u20
2. Club America 2003
3. Ajaccio 2011 to 2014
4. Malaga 2014 to 2017
5. Granada (Loan from Malaga) 2016 to 2017
6. Standard Liege 2017 to 2019
7. Club America 2019 to 2022
8. Salernitana 2023 till now

Conclusion

Entirely, Guillermo Ochoa’s professional career has been a success, with constant excellence and outstanding feats at both the club and international levels. Memo’s achievements and the awards he won are reflections of his ability, commitment, and hard work, and with great belief, he will continue to be a top goalkeeper for years to come.