Iconic Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has brought the curtain down on his playing career after 22 years in the professional game.
The 41-year-old confirmed his retirement following the 2026 World Cup, a tournament he had long indicated would be his last.
Ochoa was named in six World Cup squads across his career, matching the achievement of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and started in three of them at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions.
He made his professional debut with Club America in February 2004 and went on to become the first Mexico-born goalkeeper to ply his trade in Europe.
His trophy haul included a league title with America in the 2005 Clausura, the Belgian Cup with Standard Liege, six Concacaf Gold Cups with Mexico and a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
During his time in Europe, Ochoa turned out for Ajaccio, Malaga, Granada, Standard Liege, Salernitana, AVS Futebol and AEL Limassol.
In an emotional farewell message, the veteran reflected on his journey, saying: “I gave it my all; I left everything on the field,” while also thanking supporters for “the affection of millions.”
Source: Complete Sports.
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