With his arrival to Portuguese football, Ochoa is the oldest goalkeeper in the Portuguese First Division
Guillermo Ochoa He was presented as the new goalkeeper of the AVS of the First Division of Portugal, He even had his first captaincy and minutes with his new club and the 39-year-old Mexican goalkeeper becomes one of the “oldest” goalkeepers in Europe’s main leagues.
After ending his contract with Salernitana of the Serie A the previous season, Ochoa He was linked with various clubs and there was even speculation that the goalkeeper could return to Liga MX or join the Aztec players who are active in the MLS. However, ‘Paco Memo’ opted to stay in the Old Continent with the aim of continuing to play at the highest level and look for a place in the Mexican National Team that will participate in the World Cup 2026.
“My motivation is to continue exploring new horizons, with the aim of being in the next World Cup. I think that, even at my age, I can still contribute a lot to the team, both physically and mentally. It is the first time that I am in Portugal, a league which has always captivated me. I heard many good things about Portugal,” declared the former goalkeeper of the team. America before the media.
Goalkeeper Memo Ochoa maintains his goal of playing in his sixth World Cup. Getty Images
With his arrival to Portuguese football, Ochoa will be the oldest goalkeeper in the Portuguese First Division. Below the Mexican goalkeeper is Ricardo Batista37 years old and player of the Pia House. Batista started the campaign as a starter, but in the last few games he has been a substitute.
Looking ahead to a new match Guillermo Ochoa in the Portuguese First Divisionwe share with you the most veteran goalkeepers from the best leagues in Europe.
Lukasz Fabianski, 39 years old – West Ham
With the same age as Ochoa, Lukasz is the Hammers’ backup goalkeeper for the Mexican Edson Álvarez. However, the Polish goalkeeper had minutes against the Manchester City after an injury Alphonse Areola, West Ham’s starting goalkeeper. According to various reports in the English press, Fabianski, who has been in the Premier League for 17 years, would start this weekend against the Fulham.
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Scott Carson, 39 years old – Manchester City
Originally from Whitehaven, England He is one of the substitute goalkeepers of the City and has been little used by Pep Guardiola In recent seasons, however, Carson boasts 11 titles with the City and many fans consider him the “talisman” of the squad. At the end of the previous season, Scott renewed his relationship with Manchester for another year.
LaLiga
Iván Cuéllar, 40 years old – Mallorca
The youth squad Atlético de Madrid He joined the ‘Colchoneros’ first team in 2004 and throughout his career he has played for various clubs in Spain. In 2023, Cuéllar signed with Mallorca, which at that time was under the orders of the Mexican Javier Aguirreand in the current LaLiga campaign he has not yet had minutes with the Bermellones.
Serie A
Pepe Reina, 42 years old – Como
The World Champion with Spain in South Africa 2010, Reina trained in the Basic Forces of Barcelona and since 2000 he has played in the First Division of different countries. From the Bundesliga to the Premier League, Reina signed this summer with Como in Italy and at 42 years old, Pepe He has been the starter for Cesc Fábregas’ team at the start of the new Serie A campaign.
Daniele Padelli, 38 years old – Udinese
Pans He has been a professional soccer player since 2004 and throughout his career he boasts of having played in clubs such as Liverpool e Inter Milan. In 2021, Daniele He signed with Udinese and in the current season of the Italian Championship, the goalkeeper is the second option of the German strategist. Kosta Runjaic.
