History of Andrés Guardado in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 28, 2024

José Andrés Guardado Hernández is a professional soccer player from Mexico. He plays as a midfielder for the Liga MX team, León.

September 1986: Birth of Andrés Guardado

Andrés Guardado was born in September 1986.

August 2005: League Debut for Atlas

On August 20, 2005, Guardado made his league debut for Atlas in a match against C.F. Pachuca, which ended in a 3-2 win for Atlas.

December 2005: Debut for the Mexico National Team

Guardado made his debut for the Mexico national team in a friendly match against Hungary in December 2005.

2005: International Debut for Mexico

Andrés Guardado made his debut for the Mexican national team in 2005.

2005: Professional Debut for Atlas

In 2005, Andrés Guardado began his professional football career with Atlas, a Mexican club.

August 2006: First Professional Brace

Guardado scored his first professional brace in August 2006, in a game against Club América, leading his team to a 2-0 victory.

December 2006: Marriage to Briana Morales

In December 2006, Andrés Guardado married Briana Morales, who was also from Guadalajara. However, they divorced five years later.

2006: Interest from Serie A and Real Madrid

During the summer of 2006, Guardado attracted interest from several Serie A teams and Real Madrid.

2006: 2006 FIFA World Cup

Guardado was part of the Mexico national team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, where they reached the Round of 16.

2006: Johan Cruyff Shield Victory and Successful Title Defense

PSV Eindhoven, with Guardado, won the Johan Cruyff Shield at the start of the 2016-2017 season. He played a crucial role in helping the team successfully defend their Eredivisie title that season.

February 2007: First International Goal

In February 2007, Guardado scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Venezuela.

July 2007: Transfer to Deportivo de La Coruña

In July 2007, Guardado was signed by Deportivo de La Coruña for €7 million, a record transfer fee for a Mexican player at the time.

July 2007: Arrival and Debut for Deportivo

On July 24, 2007, Guardado was officially introduced as a Deportivo player. He made his La Liga debut on August 26 in a match against UD Almería, which Deportivo unfortunately lost 3-0.

2007: 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Guardado scored in the final of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was named to the tournament's Honorable Mention team. He also participated in the 2007 Copa América.

2007: Previous Interest from PSV Eindhoven

PSV Eindhoven had expressed interest in acquiring Guardado's services back in 2007.

2008: Key Player for Deportivo and Fan Recognition

Throughout 2008, Guardado solidified his place as a key player for Deportivo. His performances earned him recognition from fans, who voted him as Deportivo's best player.

September 2010: Brace Against Getafe CF

Guardado scored two goals in quick succession against Getafe CF on September 20, 2010, both from penalties, leading to a 2-2 draw.

2010: 2010 FIFA World Cup

Guardado was part of the Mexico national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where they were eliminated in the Round of 16.

May 2011: 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Guardado was part of the Mexico national team that won the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He scored his first brace for the national team during the tournament.

May 2011: 100th La Liga Appearance

In May 2011, Guardado achieved the milestone of 100 appearances in La Liga, during a match against FC Barcelona.

2011: CONCACAF Gold Cup Victory

Mexico, including Guardado, emerged victorious in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2011.

January 2012: Voted Best Player by Fans

Starting 2012 on a high note, Guardado was voted the best player of the previous year by Deportivo fans.

March 2012: Departure from Deportivo and Segunda División Title

In March 2012, Guardado announced his intention to depart from Deportivo at the end of the season. He helped the team win the Segunda División title and secure promotion back to the top tier.

May 2012: Signing with Valencia CF and Spanish Citizenship

Guardado signed a four-year contract with Valencia CF in May 2012. Two days after making his debut for the club, he obtained Spanish citizenship.

2012: Transfer to Valencia CF

Andrés Guardado signed with Valencia CF in 2012.

May 2013: First Goal for Valencia CF

Guardado scored his first goal for Valencia CF in May 2013, during a match against Rayo Vallecano.

2013: 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Guardado was part of the Mexico national team for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.

January 2014: Loan Move to Bayer Leverkusen

In January 2014, Guardado joined Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen on loan from Valencia CF.

March 2014: 100th Appearance for Mexico

In March 2014, Guardado made his 100th appearance for the Mexico national team in a friendly against Nigeria.

August 2014: Eredivisie Debut with PSV Eindhoven

Guardado made his debut in the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven in August 2014, in a match against Vitesse Arnhem.

2014: Positional Change to Defensive Midfielder

In 2014, Andrés Guardado transitioned to a defensive midfielder role for the Mexican national team under Miguel Herrera's management and at PSV under Phillip Cocu's guidance, adapting to this change due to injuries affecting his speed.

March 2015: Fan Support and Permanent Transfer to PSV

PSV fans showed their appreciation for Guardado with a Mexican flag tifo and a banner asking him to stay with the club. Subsequently, PSV announced that they had reached an agreement with Valencia for the permanent transfer of Guardado.

April 2015: Eredivisie Title with PSV Eindhoven

Guardado was part of the PSV Eindhoven team that won the Eredivisie title in April 2015.

2015: Second CONCACAF Gold Cup Victory

Andrés Guardado was part of the Mexican team that won the CONCACAF Gold Cup again in 2015.

2015: 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Guardado captained Mexico to victory in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, winning the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. He scored six goals in the tournament, including one in the final.

2015: Permanent Move to PSV Eindhoven

In 2015, Guardado made a permanent move to PSV Eindhoven after a successful loan spell.

July 2016: Johan Cruyff Shield Victory

In July 2016, Guardado was in the starting eleven for his team's 1-0 victory over Feyenoord in the Johan Cruyff Shield.

May 2017: 100th Appearance for PSV Eindhoven

In May 2017, Guardado made his 100th competitive appearance for PSV Eindhoven in a 4-1 victory over PEC Zwolle.

July 2017: Transfer to Real Betis

In July 2017, Guardado signed with Spanish club Real Betis for a reported €2.3 million on a three-year deal, despite rumors linking him to MLS clubs.

October 2017: Role in the Mexican Footballers Association

In October 2017, Andrés Guardado became an "honorary associate" of the Asociación Mexicana de Futbolistas (Mexican Footballers Association). The association's primary objective is to foster communication between domestic footballers and league, federation, and club authorities.

2017: 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

Guardado captained Mexico in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.

2017: 2017 CONCACAF Cup

Guardado was part of the Mexico national team that won the 2017 CONCACAF Cup, which qualified them for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

2018: World Cup Appearance as Captain

In 2018, Andrés Guardado was selected for the 2018 World Cup squad, his first as captain, despite an injury scare. He played in all fixtures, including the round of 16 loss to Brazil, reportedly playing through a muscle injury.

December 2019: Contract Renewal with Real Betis

In December 2019, Guardado extended his contract with Real Betis until 2022.

2019: Gold Cup Triumph and Records

During the 2019 Gold Cup, Andrés Guardado helped secure a 3-1 victory against Canada with two goals, earning him the Player of the Match title. He set multiple CONCACAF records, including becoming the most-capped Mexican player in the Gold Cup and the only Mexican player to score in four editions of the tournament. He was included in the Best XI for his performance.

2019: Third CONCACAF Gold Cup Victory

In 2019, Guardado and the Mexican national team secured their third CONCACAF Gold Cup title.

July 2020: 100th Appearance for Real Betis

In July 2020, Guardado made his 100th appearance for Real Betis, becoming the first Mexican player to achieve this milestone for three European clubs.

2020: Record for Most Seasons Played in Europe

In 2020, Guardado broke the record for most seasons played in Europe by a Mexican player, surpassing Hugo Sánchez's record of 13 seasons.

January 2021: Recovery from COVID-19

In January 2021, Andrés Guardado tested positive for COVID-19 and subsequently recovered by January 13th.

January 2021: Return to Play After COVID-19

In January 2021, Guardado returned to playing after recovering from COVID-19, coming on as a substitute in a Copa del Rey match.

January 2022: Record for Most Games Played in Europe

In January 2022, Guardado became the Mexican player with the most games played in Europe, surpassing Hugo Sánchez's record.

November 2022: Breaking the Mexican National Team Cap Record

In November 2022, Andrés Guardado was selected to represent Mexico in the World Cup. In a friendly game against Sweden leading up to the tournament, he earned his 178th cap, surpassing Claudio Suárez to become the most capped player in the history of the Mexican national team.

2022: Contract Extension with Real Betis

Guardado's contract with Real Betis was extended in 2022.

May 2023: Retirement from International Football

In May 2023, Andrés Guardado officially announced his retirement from the Mexican national team.

2023: Real Betis Captaincy and Appearance Record

In 2023, Guardado was named captain of Real Betis. He also surpassed Denílson to become the club's top non-European appearance maker.

January 2024: Return to Liga MX

In January 2024, Guardado returned to Liga MX after parting ways with Real Betis, joining Club León.

2024: Return to Mexico with Club León

Guardado returned to his home country, Mexico, in 2024 to play for Club León.

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