Player profile
Guillermo Ochoa
Goalkeeper · Retired
Guillermo Ochoa retired on 22 July 2026 at 41, after a 22-year career that ended with AEL Limassol in Cyprus and a sixth World Cup appearance for Mexico.
Career
He debuted for Club América in February 2004, then became the first Mexico-born goalkeeper to play in Europe with Ajaccio in 2011. Spells at Málaga, Granada, Standard Liège, a return to América, Salernitana, AVS and finally AEL Limassol followed.
For Mexico he started three World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022), won six Gold Cups and took Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020. The 2026 tournament, hosted in part in Mexico City, was his last; he came on in the 3–0 group win over Czechia on 24 June.
How they play
A shot-stopping keeper whose World Cup displays — especially against Brazil in 2014 — defined a generation of El Tri keepers. Reflexes and longevity, not height, were the trademark.
Where they are now
AP reported his retirement post on 22 July 2026: he hung up his gloves after turning 41. BeSoccer logs the AEL release on 1 July and the retirement on 21 July. He has not signed for another club.
Bio
Club career
- AEL Limassol FC2025–2026
- AVS Futebol SAD2024–2025
- U.S. Salernitana 19192022–2024
- Club América2019–2022
- Standard Liège2017–2019
- Granada CF2016–2017
- Málaga CF2014–2017
- A.C. Ajaccio2011–2014
- Club América2003–2011
International career
- Mexico men's national football teamSince 2005Current
Youth caps: U23 (2004–2008)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Brazil 2014 shutout2014
His string of saves in Mexico’s 0–0 with Brazil at the World Cup in Fortaleza remains the signature night of his international career.
Retirement at 412026
On 22 July 2026 he posted that he was hanging up the gloves after 22 years, closing the book on rumours of one more club contract after the World Cup.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Светлана БекетоваCC BY-SA 3.0
Read for this profile
- AP — 41-year-old Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa announces retirementAugust 28, 2026
- BeSoccer — Ochoa retires; AEL released 1 July 2026August 28, 2026
- MARCA MX — Ochoa after the World CupAugust 28, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 28, 2026.
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