Andrés Guardado

Mexico · Central midfielder (Left-back, Left winger, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2007-2017

Mexico's tireless left-footed captain with precise passing and delivery

Nicknames El Principito

76.3OVR#546 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed69.0
  • Shooting63.4
  • Passing81.4
  • Ball Control73.0
  • Movement70.8
  • Football IQ82.5
  • Defending Skill69.3
  • Physical72.1
  • Mental85.3
  • Career80.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity92
  2. Stamina88
  3. Leadership88
  4. Selflessness88
  5. Determination88
  6. Consistency88
  7. Short Passing86
  8. Tactical Discipline86
  9. Decision Making84
  10. Spatial Awareness84

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.0

  • Top Speed68
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed70
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 63.4

  • Finishing64
  • Shot Power68
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys58
  • Curve80
  • Penalties62
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 81.4

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 73.0

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot52
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 70.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement68
  • Runs in Behind64
  • Attacking Positioning64
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 82.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 69.3

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking66
  • Interceptions74
  • Standing Tackle74
  • Sliding Tackle66
  • Offside Trap60

Physical 72.1

  • Strength58
  • Stamina88
  • Agility80
  • Balance80
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression74

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 80.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements66
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
28 September 1986
Height
169 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2005–2024
Prime
2007-2017

Club career

  • 2005–2007 Atlas
  • 2007–2012 Deportivo La Coruña
  • 2012–2014 Valencia
  • 2014–2014 Bayer Leverkusen (loan)
  • 2014–2017 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2017–2023 Real Betis
  • 2024–2024 León

Honours

Continental title 3

2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup

League title · Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven 2

2014–15, 2015–16

Copa del Rey 1

2021–22

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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