Andrés “El Principito” Guardado’s professional career has come to an end as a soccer player, but it also marks the beginning of a new stage. After playing his last tournament with Club León, the historic Mexican midfielder confirmed his retirement in 2025 and his decision to begin studying to become a technical director in Spain, where he lives with his family.
Andrés Guardado, with more than 180 international caps for the Mexican National Team, five World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022) and a legacy forged in leagues such as Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, is considered one of the most emblematic players of the latest generation of Mexican soccer.
A farewell that almost didn’t come
Andrés Guardado returned to Mexico in 2023 to play for Club León, where he made 38 official appearances, scored two goals and provided one assist.
However, in the months prior to his retirement he received offers that almost prolonged his career:
Cruz Azul sought to sign him for the Apertura 2025, while there was also talk of a proposal from Miami, although it was not confirmed whether it came from Inter Miami.
His wife, Sandra de la Vega, revealed that they even started looking for homes and schools in the United States, but finally Andres Guardado himself decided to follow his instinct:
His dream is to stay in soccer, but from another trench
Sandra de la Vega
The leap to banking
Buzzy
Currently, Andrés Guardado is already in Seville, the city where he lived for several seasons as a Real Betis player and where he maintains personal business.
There he will begin his training as a coach at one of the UEFA-recognized coaching schools.
The same path followed by figures such as Rafa Márquez, today part of the Mexican National Team staff and linked to FC Barcelona.
His goal is to obtain the license that will allow him to manage in both Spain and Mexico and to make his way as part of a new generation of Mexican strategists.
Expectations are high, as his international experience and leadership make him an attractive profile for clubs and national teams.
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