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{{short description|Mexican footballer (born 1986)}}
{{About|the footballer|the man killed by police|Killing of Andres Guardado}}
{{family name hatnote|Guardado|Hernández|lang=Spanish}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Andrés Guardado
| image = Mex-Kor (25) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Guardado with [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]]
| full_name = José Andrés Guardado Hernández<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWC/2014/pdf/FWC_2014_SquadLists.pdf|title=2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of players|publisher=FIFA|page=25|access-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404045541/http://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2014/pdf/fwc_2014_squadlists.pdf|archive-date=4 April 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|9|28|df=yes}}<ref name=Bio>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/andres-guardado_prs85914/person.shtml|title=Andrés Guardado|publisher=[[Eurosport]]|access-date=30 November 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Guadalajara]], [[Jalisco]], Mexico<ref name=Bio/>
| height = 1.69m<ref name=Bio/><ref>{{cite web |title=José Andrés Guardado Hernández |url=https://en.realbetisbalompie.es/first_team/player/a-guardado-23581 |publisher=Real Betis Balompié |access-date=9 January 2023}}</ref>
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 1993–2005
| youthclubs1 = [[Atlas F.C.|Atlas]]
| years1 = 2005–2007
| clubs1 = [[Atlas F.C.|Atlas]]
| caps1 = 64
| goals1 = 6
| years2 = 2007–2012
| clubs2 = [[Deportivo de La Coruña|Deportivo La Coruña]]
| caps2 = 137
| goals2 = 23
| years3 = 2012–2015
| clubs3 = [[Valencia CF|Valencia]]
| caps3 = 48
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2014
| clubs4 = → [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] (loan)
| caps4 = 4
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2014–2015
| clubs5 = → [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] (loan)
| caps5 = 28
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2015–2017
| clubs6 = [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]]
| caps6 = 52
| goals6 = 3
| years7 = 2017–2024
| clubs7 = [[Real Betis|Betis]]
| caps7 = 178
| goals7 = 4
| years8 = 2024–2025
| clubs8 = [[Club León|León]]
| caps8 = 34
| goals8 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2005–2024
| nationalteam1 = [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]]
| nationalcaps1 = 180
| nationalgoals1 = 28
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}}
{{Medal|Country|{{fb|MEX}}}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]]|}}
{{Medal|W|[[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2011 United States]]|[[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup squads#Mexico|Team]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2015 United States-Canada]]|[[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup squads#Mexico|Team]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2019 United States-Costa Rica–Jamaica]]|[[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup squads#Mexico|Team]]}}
{{Medal|RU|[[2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2007 United States]]|[[2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup squads#Mexico|Team]]}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[Copa America]]|}}
{{Medal|3rd|[[2007 Copa America|2007 Venezuela]]|[[2007 Copa America squads#Mexico|Team]]}}
| totalcaps = 545
| totalgoals = 40
}}

'''José Andrés Guardado Hernández''' ({{IPA|es|anˈdɾes ɣwaɾˈðaðo}}; born 28 September 1986) is a Mexican former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]].

Popularly known as ''Principito'' (Spanish for ''[[The Little Prince|Little Prince]]''),<ref name=TEN>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/news/4194/editoriales/2015/08/20/14607112/andr%C3%A9s-guardado-el-principito-cumple-10-a%C3%B1os|title=Andrés Guardado, el Principito cumple 10 años|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, the Little Prince celebrates 10 years|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|first=Roberto|last=Navarro|language=es|date=20 August 2015|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/deportes/2016/03/15/56e72076e2704ed7568b45c1.html|title=Guardado, 'el Principito' de Eindhoven|trans-title=Guardado, Eindhoven's 'Little Prince'|newspaper=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|first=Miguel|last=Riaño|language=es|date=15 March 2016|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref> Guardado came through the youth ranks at [[Atlas F.C.|Atlas]], making his professional debut in 2005 before signing with Spain's [[Deportivo de La Coruña|Deportivo]] two years later, where he spent five seasons. In 2012 he joined [[Valencia CF|Valencia]], with brief loan stints at [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] and [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]], before permanently joining the latter club in 2015 and winning two [[Eredivisie]] titles and two [[Johan Cruyff Shield]] titles. He returned to Spain two years later with [[Real Betis]], where he won a [[2021–22 Copa del Rey|Copa del Rey]] and made 218 appearances before returning to his native Mexico in 2024. He retired from professional football following the end of the [[2024-25 Liga MX season|2024-25 season]].

A [[Mexico national football team|Mexican international]] from 2005 to 2024, Guardado represented the country in five [[FIFA World Cup|World Cups]], four [[CONCACAF Gold Cup|Gold Cups]] – winning the [[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2011]], [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2015]] and [[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2019]] tournaments – two [[Copa América]]s and two [[FIFA Confederations Cup|Confederations Cups]].<ref>{{cite news | url = https://elpais.com/deportes/2018/01/15/tiempo_extra/1516038138_681908.html | title = Andrés Guardado, el capitán sin brazalete |trans-title=Andrés Guardado, the captain without an armband | newspaper = [[El País]] | first = Diego | last = Mancera | language = es | date = 15 January 2018 | access-date = 4 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.90min.com/es/posts/6327261-los-jugadores-del-tri-con-mas-de-100-partidos-disputados|title=Los jugadores del Tri con más de 100 partidos disputados|trans-title=The ''Tri'' players with more than 100 matches played|website=90min|first=Elias|last=Manzur Carrera|language=es|date=23 March 2019|access-date=16 June 2019|archive-date=16 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616192403/https://www.90min.com/es/posts/6327261-los-jugadores-del-tri-con-mas-de-100-partidos-disputados|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is the [[Mexico national football team#Player records|most-capped player]] in the history of the national team with 180 appearances, and [[Mexico national football team#Player records|joint tenth]] on the all-time scorer list with 28 goals.

==Club career==
===Atlas===
Born in [[Guadalajara]], [[Jalisco]], to Andrés Manuel Guardado and Teresa Hernández,<ref name=AndresG>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oLaZDAAAQBAJ|title=Andrés Guardado|first=Jorge Arturo|last=Miranda Bravo|publisher=Mason Crest|date=2013|isbn=9781422292075|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref> Guardado began playing professionally for local side [[Atlas F.C.|Atlas]], joining the team's youth system at the age of seven and going on to appear in two full [[Liga MX|Primera División]] seasons. He made his league debut on 20 August 2005, in a 3–2 home win against [[C.F. Pachuca]],<ref name=TEN/> and on 15 October, scored his first goal against [[Tigres UANL]] in a 2–1 away victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/reporte?leagueCup=MEX.1&id=187346|title=Otra sorpresa|trans-title=Another upset|publisher=[[ESPN Deportes]]|language=es|date=15 October 2005|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/andres-guardado-debuto-15-anos-empezar-real-madrid|title=¡Está de fiesta! Guardado debutó hace 15 años; pudo empezar en el Real Madrid|trans-title=Celebrations! Guardado made debut 15 years ago; he could have started at Real Madrid|publisher=Medio Tiempo|first=Juan Manuel|last=Figueroa|language=es|date=20 August 2020|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref> At the end of [[2005 Primera División de México Apertura|the tournament]], he was voted best rookie.<ref name=Rookie>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/entrega-balon-oro-apertura-2005-clausura-2006-expo-futbol|title=Se entrega El Balón de Oro del Apertura 2005 y Clausura 2006 en la Expo Futbol|trans-title=Golden Ball award for Apertura 2005 and Clausura 2006 at Expo Futbol|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=25 July 2006|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref>

On 19 August 2006, Guardado scored his first professional brace against [[Club América]] in a 2–0 home victory, both of them being long-range shots from outside the box.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/reporte?juegoId=198756|title=Sólo dos tiros les dio|trans-title=Two shots were enough|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=19 August 2006|access-date=17 November 2020}}</ref> His performances in his second season led him to win back-to-back ([[Primera División de México Apertura 2006|Apertura]] and [[Primera División de México Clausura 2007|Clausura]]) awards for best full-back.<ref name=Oro>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/noticias/nota?s=mex&id=585023&type=story|title=Estrellas de oro|trans-title=Golden stars|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=7 August 2007|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref>

In the summer of 2006, press speculation linked Guardado to several [[Serie A]] teams<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/358440.html | title = Italia, tras Guardado |trans-title=Italy, following Guardado | newspaper = [[El Universal (Mexico City)|El Universal]] | first = Ángel | last = Parra | language = es | date = 29 June 2006 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> as well as [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.esmas.com/deportes/futbol/557591.html | title = Interesa Andrés Guardado al Real Madrid | trans-title = Andrés Guardado interests Real Madrid | publisher = Es Más | language = es | date = 10 August 2006 | access-date = 16 February 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100104150657/http://www.esmas.com/deportes/futbol/557591.html | archive-date = 4 January 2010 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> but [[Deportivo de La Coruña]] moved quickly and made an offer of [[Euro|€]]7 million for 75% of his rights. An offer was accepted and the transfer was finalised on 7 July 2007, making him the most expensive ever Mexican player at the time; Atlas retained a 25% sell-on-fee as long as it held the remaining 25% of his rights.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2007/07/11/index.php?section=deportes&article=a17n1dep | title = Andres Guardado se va al Deportivo La Coruña de España |trans-title = Andres Guardado goes to Spain's Deportivo de La Coruña | publisher = La Jornada | language = es | date = 10 July 2007 | access-date = 9 June 2014}}</ref>

Guardado played his final match at the [[Estadio Jalisco]] in a [[Exhibition match|friendly]] against the [[2006–07 Argentine Primera División#Torneo Clausura|Argentine]] champions [[San Lorenzo de Almagro]], featuring 30 minutes. At half-time, he was awarded the club's highest honor, the Athletic Excellence Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/noticias/nota?s=mex&id=579589&type=story|title=Se despide de su hogar|trans-title=He bids home farewell|publisher=[[ESPN Deportes]]|language=es|date=18 July 2007|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref>

===Deportivo===
[[File:Andrés Guardado.jpg|thumb|upright|Guardado in action for Deportivo in 2008]]
Guardado was officially introduced on 24 July 2007, with the Spanish team giving him the number 18 shirt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/andres-guardado-fue-presentado-con-el-deportivo-la-coruna|title=Andrés Guardado fue presentado con el Deportivo La Coruña|trans-title=Andrés Guardado was presented at Deportivo La Coruña|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=24 July 2007|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> He made his [[La Liga]] debut on 26 August in a 3–0 home loss to [[UD Almería]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/226430?cc=5739 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120714042136/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/226430?cc=5739 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 14 July 2012 | title = Deportivo La Coruña 0–3 Almeria | publisher = [[ESPN FC|ESPN Soccernet]] | date = 26 August 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> and on 16 September scored his first goal against [[Real Betis]], attacking a long throw-in at the back post, in which his attempt was described as "[[karate]] style" finish, in a 1–0 victory.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sevilla.abc.es/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias-betis/sevi-laliga-recuerda-la-curiosidad-del-primer-gol-de-guardado-en-espana-159961-1537188514-201809171504_noticia.html|title=LaLiga recuerda la curiosidad del primer gol de Guardado en España|trans-title=La Liga remembers the peculiarity of Guardado's first goal in Spain|newspaper=[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]|language=es|date=17 September 2018|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/el-gol-fue-al-estilo-karateka-guardado|title=El gol fue al estilo karateka: Guardado|trans-title=The goal was karateka style: Guardado|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=18 September 2007|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref> He finished [[2007–08 La Liga|his first season]] with 26 games and five goals as ''Depor'' finished in ninth position, eventually [[2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup|qualifying]] to the [[UEFA Intertoto Cup]]&nbsp;– and [[2008–09 UEFA Cup|the subsequent]] [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]], where he scored in a 3–0 group stage home win over [[Feyenoord]];<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2008/12/01/990531/mexicans-abroad-guardado-on-a-hot-streak | title = Mexicans abroad: Guardado on a hot streak | publisher = Goal | first = César | last = García | date = 1 December 2008 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> he was voted by fans as the best player.<ref name=DLC>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdeportivo.es/noticia/guardado-elegido-en-canaldeportivo-mejor-jugador-del-deportivo-la-pasada-temporada|title=Guardado, elegido en Canaldeportivo mejor jugador del Deportivo la pasada temporada|trans-title=Guardado, chosen on Canaldeportivo as Deportivo's best player of last season|publisher=Deportivo La Coruña|language=es|date=10 June 2008|access-date=25 November 2020}}</ref>

Halfway through [[2008–09 La Liga|his second year]], fans chose Guardado as the best player of 2008.<ref name=DLC2>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdeportivo.es/noticia/la-aficion-ve-a-guardado-como-el-mejor-jugador-del-depor-en-2008|title=La afición ve a Guardado como el mejor jugador del Dépor en 2008|trans-title=Fans view Guardado as Dépor's best player in 2008|publisher=Deportivo La Coruña|language=es|date=1 January 2009|access-date=17 November 2020}}</ref> Coach [[Miguel Ángel Lotina]] stated that he was a key player for Deportivo, and admired his talent and character.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mediotiempo.com/noticia.php?id_noticia=42265 | title= Guardado es nuestro referente: Miguel Ángel Lotina| trans-title = Miguel Ángel Lotina: Guardado is our reference player | publisher = Medio Tiempo | language = es | date = 24 July 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070930031338/http://www.mediotiempo.com/noticia.php?id_noticia=42265 | archive-date = 30 September 2007 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> He solidified himself as first choice, providing several [[Assist (association football)|assists]] and being charged with [[Set piece (football)|set pieces]]; he was also hampered by several injuries, however.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2010/04/19/1885741/mexicans-abroad-guardados-injured | title = Mexicans abroad: Guardado's injured | publisher = Goal | first = Andrea | last = Martínez | date = 19 April 2010 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.marca.com/2010/12/23/futbol/equipos/deportivo/1293088197.html | title = Guardado viaja a México para recuperarse de su lesión |trans-title=Guardado travels to Mexico to recover from injury | newspaper = [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]] | location = Madrid | language = es | date = 23 December 2010 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref>

On 20 September 2010, Guardado scored a brace within seven minutes of each other, both [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalties]], in a 2–2 draw against [[Getafe CF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/deportivo-coruna-2-2-getafe-andres-guardado-anoto-doblete|title=Deportivo La Coruña 2–2 Getafe... Andrés Guardado anotó doblete|trans-title=Deportivo La Coruña 2–2 Getafe... Andrés Guardado scored brace|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=20 September 2020|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> On 15 May 2011, he made his 100th La Liga appearance in a scoreless draw at [[FC Barcelona]], the third Mexican to achieve this feat behind [[Rafael Márquez]] and [[Hugo Sánchez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/andres-guardado-tercer-mexicano-alcanza-100-partidos-liga|title=Andrés Guardado, tercer mexicano que alcanza los 100 partidos en Liga|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, third Mexican to reach 100 matches in League|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=15 May 2011|access-date=17 November 2020}}</ref> He only managed to take part in 20 matches in [[2010–11 La Liga|2010–11]], and the [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicians]] were relegated to [[Segunda División]] after 20 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtve.es/deportes/20110521/deportivo-se-hunde-segunda-division-perder-contra-valencia/433927.shtml|title=El Deportivo cae al pozo de la Segunda División tras 20 años en Primera|trans-title=Deportivo falls into the well of the Second Division after 20 years in the First Division|publisher=Rtve|language=es|date=21 May 2011|access-date=9 December 2020}}</ref>

In January 2012, Guardado was voted by fans as the best player of the previous year.<ref name=DLC3>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdeportivo.es/noticia/guardado-aranzubia-y-valeron-en-el-podio|title=Guardado, Aranzubia y Valerón, en el podio|trans-title=Guardado, Aranzubia and Valerón, on the podium|language=es|publisher=Deportivo La Coruña|date=2 January 2012|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> On 27 March 2012 he confirmed that he would leave the [[Estadio Riazor]] on 30 June,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.goal.com/es/news/21/fichajes/2012/03/27/2996090/jos%C3%A9-andr%C3%A9s-guardado-confirma-que-se-marcha-de-la-coru%C3%B1a | title = José Andrés Guardado confirma que se marcha de La Coruña |trans-title=José Andrés Guardado confirms he is leaving La Coruña | publisher = Goal | first = Felipe | last = Del Valle Iturriaga | language = es | date = 27 March 2012 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> and contributed career-bests of 11 goals and 12 assists as his team returned to the top level as champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vavel.com/es/futbol/2016/07/05/deportivo-de-la-coruna/666277-9-anos-del-fichaje-de-andres-guardado.html|title=Dépor: nueve años del fichaje de Andrés Guardado|trans-title=Dépor: nine years of Andrés Guardado's signing|publisher=[[Vavel]]|first=José|last=Souto Lousada|language=es|date=5 July 2016|access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riazor.org/el-doble-doble-de-guardado/|title=El doble-doble de Guardado|trans-title=Guardado's double-double|publisher=Riazor|first=Antonio|last=Bellot|language=es|date=6 June 2012|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> At the end of [[2011–12 Segunda División|the campaign]] he was again voted by fans as best player,<ref name=DLC4>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcdeportivo.es/noticia/guardado-mejor-jugador-del-depor-para-la-pena-internacional-deportivo-la-corunacom|title=Guardado, mejor jugador del Dépor para la peña Internacional Deportivo-la-coruna.com|language=es|publisher=Deportivo La Coruña|date=7 June 2012|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> and was also named the competition's best [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]];<ref name=ATTM>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.mx/news/73083-andres-guardado-fue-el-mejor-medio-ofensivo-de-segunda-division|title=Guardado, el mejor medio ofensivo de Segunda|trans-title=Guardado, best attacking midfielder of ''Segunda''|work=[[Fox Sports]]|language=es|date=13 November 2012|access-date=26 December 2019|archive-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226161734/https://www.foxsports.com.mx/news/73083-andres-guardado-fue-el-mejor-medio-ofensivo-de-segunda-division|url-status=dead}}</ref> additionally, he eventually surpassed [[Juan Carlos Valerón]] as the highest provider of assists.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2012/04/17/futbol/futbol_internacional/mexico/1334673823.html|title=Guardado, nueve goles y nueve asistencias|trans-title=Guardado, nine goals and nine assists|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=17 April 2012|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>

===Valencia===
[[File:Guardado València (cropped).jpg|right|thumb|upright|Guardado taking a shot for [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] in 2012]]
On 28 May 2012, Guardado signed a four-year contract with [[Valencia CF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valenciacf.com/contenidos/Actualidad/Noticias/2012/05/Noticia_37492.html?__locale=es|title=Comunicado oficial|trans-title=Official announcement|publisher=Valencia CF|language=es|date=28 May 2012|access-date=28 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530182011/http://www.valenciacf.com/contenidos/Actualidad/Noticias/2012/05/Noticia_37492.html?__locale=es|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballcracy.com/transfers-2/valencia-sign-andres-guardado-from-deportivo|title=Valencia sign Andres Guardado from Deportivo|publisher=Footballcracy|date=29 May 2012|access-date=29 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530221614/http://www.footballcracy.com/transfers-2/valencia-sign-andres-guardado-from-deportivo/|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> He made his debut on 19 August, playing 66 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Real Madrid;<ref>{{cite web | url = http://espnfc.com/gamecast?id=348504&cc=5739 | title = Real held by Valencia in season opener | publisher = ESPN FC | date = 19 August 2012 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> two days later, following his five-year residence in the country, he attained his [[Spanish nationality law|Spanish citizenship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/obtuvo-andres-guardado-la-nacionalidad-espanola|title=Obtuvo Andrés Guardado la nacionalidad española|trans-title=Andrés Guardado obtained Spanish citizenship|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=21 August 2012|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> His debut appearance in the [[UEFA Champions League]] took place on 12 September, in a [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League|2–1 group stage loss]] at eventual winners [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.informador.mx/Deportes/Amargo-debut-para-Andres-Guardado-20120920-0202.html|title=Amargo debut para Andrés Guardado|trans-title=Sour debut for Andrés Guardado|newspaper=El Informador|language=es|date=12 September 2012|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref> During [[2012–13 La Liga|his first season]] he featured regularly at [[left-back]], mainly due to the serious injury of [[Jérémy Mathieu]].<ref name=Lecture>{{cite news|url=http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2013/01/02/valverde-instruye-lateral-guardado/183793.html|title=Valverde instruye al lateral Guardado|trans-title=Valverde lectures left back Guardado|newspaper=[[Super Deporte]]|first=Pau|last=Fuster|language=es|date=2 January 2013|access-date=16 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626112144/http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2013/01/02/valverde-instruye-lateral-guardado/183793.html|archive-date=26 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futbolpasion.mx/index.php?seccion=noticias&idn=8656|title=Guardado, el lateral perfecto|trans-title=Guardado, the perfect full back|publisher=Fútbol Pasión|first=Guillermo|last=Fernández|language=es|date=14 January 2013|access-date=16 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115213538/http://futbolpasion.mx/index.php?seccion=noticias&idn=8656|archive-date=15 January 2013}}</ref>

Guardado scored his first goal for the ''Che'' on 12 May 2013, contributing to a 4–0 rout at [[Rayo Vallecano]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2012_13/primera/jornada_35/ray_val/|title=Paseo matinal en Vallecas|trans-title=Morning walk in Vallecas|newspaper=Marca|location=Madrid|first=Santiago|last=Siguero|language=es|date=12 May 2013|access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> and he featured mostly in the backline the following months. On 30 January 2014, [[Bundesliga]] club [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen]] announced that they had signed him on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000284711.php|title=Leverkusen take Guardado on loan|publisher=[[Bundesliga]]|date=30 January 2014|access-date=31 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131090740/http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000284711.php|archive-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> He made his debut on 2 February in a [[2013–14 DFB-Pokal|1–0 loss]] against [[1. FC Kaiserslautern]] for the [[DFB-Pokal]], playing as a left [[wing-back (association football)|wing-back]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starmedia.com/deportes/futbol/liga-alemana/derrota-bayer-leverkusen-en-debut-mexicano-andres-guardado.html|title=Derrota del Bayer Leverkusen en debut del mexicano Andrés Guardado|trans-title=Defeat for Bayer Leverkusen in Mexican Andrés Guardado's debut|publisher=[[Starmedia]]|first=Hansel|last=Tobar|language=es|date=2 February 2014|access-date=9 June 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140609071457/http://www.starmedia.com/deportes/futbol/liga-alemana/derrota-bayer-leverkusen-en-debut-mexicano-andres-guardado.html|archive-date=9 June 2014}}</ref>

Guardado's playing time at both the [[Mestalla Stadium]] and the [[BayArena]] was hampered by injuries and loss of form.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2014/08/27/5062826/tom-marshall-andres-guardado-perseveres-in-euro-adventure|title=Tom Marshall: Andres Guardado perseveres in Euro adventure|publisher=Goal|first=Tom|last=Marshall|date=27 August 2014|access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref><ref name=Spot>{{cite news|url=https://www.soccerpro.com/thecentercircle/on-the-spot-andres-guardado/|title=On the spot: Andrés Guardado|publisher=Soccer Pro|first=Collin|last=Carpio|newspaper=The Center Circle - A Soccerpro Soccer Fan Blog |date=15 June 2016|access-date=16 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxdeportes.com/liga-mx/story/diez-veces-andres-guardado/|title=Diez veces Andrés Guardado|trans-title=Ten times Andrés Guardado|publisher=[[Fox Deportes]]|language=es|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref>

===PSV Eindhoven===
[[File:Zenit-PSV (1).jpg|thumb|upright|Guardado with PSV in 2015]]
For [[2014–15 Eredivisie|2014–15]], still owned by Valencia, Guardado joined [[PSV Eindhoven]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/PSV-huurt-Mexicaan-Andres-Guardado.htm|title=PSV huurt Mexicaan Andrés Guardado|trans-title=PSV get loan of Mexican Andrés Guardado|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=26 August 2014|access-date=26 August 2014|archive-date=22 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022215129/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/PSV-huurt-Mexicaan-Andres-Guardado.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> who had previously attempted purchasing him in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.mx/noticias/nota/_/id/2352348/directivos-senalan-que-oferta-del-psv-por-andres-guardado-fue-inferior|title=Directivos señalan que oferta del PSV por Andrés Guardado fue inferior|trans-title=Executives state that PSV's offer for Andrés Guardado was lower|publisher=[[ESPN]]|first=Iván|last=Cañada|language=es|date=20 April 2015|access-date=17 November 2020}}</ref> He made his [[Eredivisie]] debut on 31 August 2014 against [[Vitesse Arnhem]] at [[Philips Stadion]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://archivo.eluniversal.com.mx/deportes/2014/psv-gana-2-0-al-vitesse-guardado-debuta-1034450.html|title=PSV gana 2–0 al Vitesse en debut de Guardado|trans-title=PSV defeat Vitesse 2–0 on debut of Guardado|newspaper=El Universal|language=es|date=31 August 2014|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref> He managed to wear the [[Captain (association football)|captain]]'s armband within his first months,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.livesoccertv.com/es/news/13718/psv-agrees-terms-with-valencia-to-sign-midfielder-andres-guardado-for-good|title=PSV agrees terms with Valencia to sign midfielder Andres Guardado for good|publisher=Live Soccer TV|date=2015|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref> won the Player of the Month award for November,<ref name=November>{{cite news|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1433/PSV/article/detail/3802878/2014/12/03/Guardado-Zelfs-op-kunstgras-goed-cijfer-Mooi.dhtml|title=Guardado: Zelfs op kunstgras goed cijfer? Mooi!|trans-title=Guardado: Good grades even on artificial turf? Nice!|newspaper=[[Algemeen Dagblad]]|first=Maarten|last=Wijffels|language=nl|date=3 December 2014|access-date=9 February 2015}}</ref> and on 7 March of the following year he scored his first goal for his new club, contributing to a 3–0 away victory over [[Go Ahead Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/psv/nieuws/artikel/psv-veel-te-sterk-voor-go-ahead-03.htm|title=PSV veel te sterk voor Go Ahead: 0–3|trans-title=PSV too strong for Go Ahead: 0–3|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=7 March 2015|access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>

On 15 March 2015, prior to the match against [[FC Groningen]] and amidst rumours of a transfer to [[AFC Ajax]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es-mx/news/4783/mexicanos-por-el-mundo/2015/02/24/9243242/aconsejan-al-ajax-fichar-a-andr%C3%A9s-guardado|title=Aconsejan al Ajax fichar a Andrés Guardado|trans-title=Ajax advised to sign Andrés Guardado|publisher=Goal|language=es|date=24 February 2015|access-date=18 April 2015}}</ref> PSV fans displayed a Mexican flag [[tifo]] and a banner in Spanish which read "Andrés Guardado, our Golden Mexican Eagle. He has to stay in PSV Eindhoven. Our house is your house, Andrés".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fansided.com/2015/03/15/psv-fans-pay-tribute-to-andres-guardado-before-match-video/|title=PSV fans pay tribute to Andres Guardado before match (Video)|publisher=Fansided|first=Josh|last=Sanchez|date=15 March 2015|access-date=18 April 2015}}</ref> On 27 March, PSV announced that they had reached a deal with Valencia over a permanent transfer, for an undisclosed fee and three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/english-psv/news/article/psv-agree-terms-with-valencia-over-andres-guardado.htm|title=PSV agree terms with Valencia over Andrés Guardado|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|date=27 March 2015|access-date=18 April 2015}}</ref>

On 18 April 2015, with three matches to spare, the team [[2014–15 Eredivisie|won the league championship]] after a 4–1 win over [[SC Heerenveen]], with Guardado playing the full 90 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/english-psv/news/article/psv-crowned-eredivisie-champions-after-a-41-win.htm|title=PSV crowned Eredivisie champions after a 4–1 win|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|date=18 April 2015|access-date=18 April 2015}}</ref> At the end of his first season, his impressive performances led him to be named player of the year by Dutch magazines ''[[Algemeen Dagblad]]''<ref name=AD>{{cite news|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/5610/Eredivisie/article/detail/4028645/2015/05/17/PSV-er-Guardado-beste-speler-Eredivisie-Markiet-de-slechtste.dhtml|title=PSV'er Guardado beste speler Eredivisie, Markiet de slechtste|trans-title=PSV's Guardado best player of the Eredivisie, Markiet the worst|newspaper=Algemeen Dagblad|language=nl|date=17 May 2015|access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> and ''[[Voetbal International]]'';<ref name=VI>{{cite news|url=http://www.vi.nl/speler-van-de-week/speler-van-het-jaar-guardado-bepaalt-wat-psv-doet.htm|title=Speler van het Jaar: Guardado bepaalt wat PSV doet|trans-title=Player of the Year: Guardado determines how PSV performs|publisher=[[Voetbal International]]|language=nl|date=18 May 2015|access-date=20 May 2015}}</ref> his displays also led to his inclusion in [[2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or|that year]]'s [[FIFA Ballon d'Or]] longlist.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/02/ballon-dor-long-list-2015-lionel-messi-david-ospina|title=2015 Ballon d'Or longlist: Lionel Messi named alongside David Ospina – report|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|first=Michael|last=Butler|date=2 October 2015|access-date=9 June 2020}}</ref>

At the start of [[2015–16 Eredivisie|the following campaign]], Guardado came on as a 74th-minute substitute in the [[2015 Johan Cruyff Shield|Johan Cruyff Shield]] match against Groningen, winning 3–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/08/02/netherlands/super-cup/stichting-fc-groningen/psv-nv/2034097/?ICID=PL_MS_01|title=Groningen vs. PSV - 2 August 2015|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=5 August 2016}}</ref> He contributed 25 appearances to help the side successfully defend their title,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/nota/_/id/2670423/dramatico-titulo-para-guardado-y-moreno-en-la-eredivisie|title=Dramático título para Guardado y Moreno en la Eredivisie|trans-title=Dramatic title for Guardado and Moreno in the Eredivisie|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=8 May 2016|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref> finishing with nine assists as the team's second-highest provider.<ref name=Spot/> He played a pivotal part as they qualified to the [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League|Champions League round of 16]] for the first time since the [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|2006–07 edition]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://the18.com/soccer-news/andres-guardado-hector-moreno-help-psv-champions-league-knockout-stage|title=Andres Guardado, Hector Moreno help PSV into Champions League knockout stage|publisher=The 18|first=Sam|last=Klomhaus|date=8 December 2015|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/0292ef95c10149779c0b1112401079d0|title=PSV beats CSKA Moscow 2–1 to advance in Champions League|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|date=8 December 2015|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref> and was also listed on Football Oranje's team of the season.<ref name=Oranje>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-oranje.com/eredivisie-team-season-2/|title=Football-Oranje's Eredivisie 2015/16 team of the season|publisher=Football Oranje|date=9 May 2016|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>

On 31 July 2016, Guardado was in the starting eleven against [[Feyenoord]], who were [[2016 Johan Cruyff Shield|defeated 1–0]] in the [[Johan Cruyff Shield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futboltotal.com.mx/2016/07/psv-guardado-conquistan-la-supercopa/|title=PSV y Guardado conquistan la Supercopa|trans-title=PSV and Guardado win the Supercup|publisher=Fútbol Total|language=es|date=31 July 2016|access-date=31 July 2016|archive-date=1 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801203723/http://www.futboltotal.com.mx/2016/07/psv-guardado-conquistan-la-supercopa/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 14 May 2017, he made his 100th competitive appearance for the club in a 4–1 victory over [[PEC Zwolle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/english-psv/news/article/andres-guardado-makes-100th-appearance-for-psv-.htm|title=Andrés Guardado makes 100th appearance for PSV|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|date=14 May 2017|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref>

===Real Betis===
[[File:Guardado FC Zenit vs Real Betis, 17 February 2022, UEFA Europa League 03 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|upright|Guardado with Betis in 2022]]
Despite rumors linking him to a possible move to [[Major League Soccer]] clubs [[Atlanta United]] and [[Los Angeles FC]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/07/07/andres-guardado-real-betis-psv-transfer-mls-mexico|title=Despite MLS rumors and links, Mexico's Andres Guardado leaves PSV for Real Betis|publisher=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=7 July 2017|access-date=8 July 2017}}</ref> it was announced on 27 July 2017 that Spanish club [[Real Betis]] had signed Guardado for a reported €2.3 million on a three-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-oranje.com/guardado-leaves-psv-real-betis/|title=Guardado leaves PSV for Real Betis|work=Football Oranje |date=7 July 2017|access-date=7 July 2017 |author1=Admin }}</ref> The following month he was named their co-captain,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/andres-guardado-elegido-como-capitan-del-betis|title=Andrés Guardado, elegido como capitán del Betis|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, chosen as Betis captain|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=19 August 2017|access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref> and on 20 August he made his competitive debut, playing all 90 minutes in a 2–0 loss to Barcelona.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://siete24.mx/deportes/duro-debut-de-guardado-ante-barcelona|title=Duro debut de Guardado ante Barcelona|trans-title=Hard debut for Guardado against Barcelona|publisher=Siete 24|language=es|date=20 August 2017|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> He scored his first goal on 25 November, in a 2–2 home draw against [[Girona FC]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/mexicanos-mundo/2017/11/25/5a19c634ca4741613d8b4649.html|title=Guardado marca su primer gol con el Betis|trans-title=Guardado scores his first goal with Betis|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=25 November 2017|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref>

In December 2019, the 33-year-old Guardado renewed his contract until 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://playingfor90.com/2019/12/04/andres-guardado-renews-real-betis/|title=Andres Guardado renews with Real Betis|publisher=Playing for 90|first=Ernesto|last=Hernandez|date=4 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> On 4 July 2020 he made his 100th official appearance for the [[Andalusians]], captaining the side in their 1–1 league draw to [[RC Celta de Vigo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esto.com.mx/491567-laliga-betis-andres-guardado-cien-partidos/|title=Andrés Guardado hace historia con el Betis|trans-title=Andrés Guardado makes history with Betis|publisher=Esto|first=Yael|last=Rueda|language=es|date=6 July 2020|access-date=8 July 2020}}</ref> and becoming the first Mexican to reach that mark for three European clubs in the process.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/deportes/2020/7/4/andres-guardado-el-primer-mexicano-con-100-partidos-en-equipos-de-europa-190007.html|title=Andrés Guardado, el primer mexicano con 100 partidos en 3 equipos de Europa|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, first Mexican with 100 matches in 3 European teams|newspaper=[[El Heraldo de México]]|first=Irvin|last=Rios|language=es|date=4 July 2020|access-date=18 October 2020}}</ref> On 11 July, he picked up a hamstring injury in a 1–0 league loss to [[Atlético Madrid]], causing him to miss the rest of [[2019–20 Real Betis season|the season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado sale lesionado en el duelo ante el Atlético y se pierde el resto de la temporada|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/mexicanos-mundo/2020/07/12/5f0a49fd268e3e3a0c8b45ae.html|trans-title=Andrés Guardado gets injured in the match against Atlético and will miss out the rest of the season|work=Marca Claro|language=Spanish|date=11 July 2020|access-date=28 January 2021}}</ref>

Following an absence as a result of the hamstring injury, Guardado played his first match of the [[2020–21 Real Betis season|2020–21 season]] against Valencia on 3 October, coming on as a stoppage time substitute in a 2–0 away league victory,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sevilla.abc.es/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias-betis/sevi-guardado-principal-novedad-convocatoria-para-jugar-mestalla-202010021404_noticia.html|title=Guardado, principal novedad en la convocatoria para jugar en Mestalla|trans-title=Guardado, main novelty in call-up to play in Mestalla|newspaper=ABC|language=es|date=2 October 2020|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jornada.com.mx/2020/10/04/deportes/a10n3dep|title=El Betis de Guardado vence 2–0 al Valencia|trans-title=Guardado's Betis defeat Valencia 2–0|publisher=La Jornada|language=es|date=4 October 2020|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> marking it as his 14th season in Europe and becoming the Mexican with most seasons in Europe, surpassing [[Hugo Sánchez]]'s record of 13.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado se pone a 180 minutos de hacer historia en Europa|url=https://www.contrareplica.mx/nota-Andres-Guardado-se-pone-a-180-minutos-de-hacer-historia-en-Europa-202022439|first=Rubén|last=Guerrero|trans-title=Andrés Guardado places himself 180 minutes away from making history in Europe|work=ContraRéplica|language=Spanish|date=23 April 2020|access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref> On 17 January 2021, after recovering for nearly two weeks from [[COVID-19]],<ref name="tested"/><ref name="recovered"/> Guardado returned to the field, coming on as a second-half substitute in the [[2020–21 Copa del Rey|Copa del Rey]] round of 32 match against [[Sporting de Gijón]], winning 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado volvió a las canchas tras superar el covid-19|trans-title=Andrés Guardado returned to the fields after overcoming covid-19|url=https://bolavip.com/europa/Andres-Guardado-volvio-a-las-canchas-tras-superar-el-covid-19-20210117-0037.html|website=BolaVIP|first=Matías|last=Chiusano|language=Spanish|date=17 January 2021|access-date=19 January 2021}}</ref>

On 11 January 2022, following his appearance in the league match against [[Rayo Vallecano]], Guardado became the Mexican player with the most games in Europe with 496, surpassing the record held by Hugo Sánchez.<ref>{{cite web|title=El récord de Guardado|url=https://sevilla.abc.es/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias-betis/sevi-record-guardado-202201111205_noticia.html|newspaper=ABC|date=11 January 2022 |trans-title=Guardado's record|language=Spanish|access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> He reached the 500 game mark on 13 February in the 4–2 victory over [[Levante UD|Levante]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado llega a 500 partidos en Europa|date=13 February 2022 |url=https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2022/02/13/futbol/1644778833_019068.html|publisher=AS|trans-title=Andrés Guardado reaches 500 matches in Europe|language=Spanish|access-date=16 February 2022}}</ref> The following month, it was announced that the 35-year-old Guardado had extended his contract with Real Betis for one more season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mexico's Guardado extends his contract until June 2023 |url=https://www.infobae.com/en/2022/03/24/mexicos-guardado-extends-his-contract-until-june-2023-3/ |website=Infobae|date=24 March 2022|access-date=7 April 2022}}</ref> On 23 April, in the [[2022 Copa del Rey Final|Spanish Cup final]] against Valencia, Guardado came on as a substitute in [[Overtime (sports)#Association football|extra time]] in a 1–1 draw that went into penalties, successfully converting his shot as his team won the cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=Real Betis vs Valencia CF - Copa del Rey - LaLiga|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2021-2022-copa-del-rey-real-betis-valencia-cf-8}}</ref>

Following the retirement of [[Joaquín (footballer, born 1981)|Joaquín]], Guardado was named main captain of the team for the [[2023–24 Real Betis season|2023–24 season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/la-liga/andres-guardado-hereda-el-brazalete-de-joaquin-y-es-nuevo-capitan-del-betis | title=Andrés Guardado hereda el brazalete de Joaquín y es el nuevo capitán del Betis &#124; TUDN la Liga &#124; TUDN }}</ref> On 21 October, coming on as a substitute against Getafe FC in a 1–1 draw, he made his 208th appearance for the club, making him the club's top non-European with most appearances, surpassing that of Brazilian footballer [[Denílson (footballer, born 1977)|Denílson]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://en.as.com/soccer/andres-guardado-makes-history-with-real-betis-n/ | title=Andrés Guardado makes history with Real Betis | date=21 October 2023 }}</ref>

===León===
On 18 January 2024, Guardado and Real Betis reached a mutual agreement to part ways.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 January 2024 |title=Andrés Guardado, leyenda del Real Betis Balompié, finaliza su etapa en el Club |trans-title=Andrés Guardado, Real Betis Balompié legend, ends his journey at the Club |url=https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/noticias/actualidad/andres-guardado-leyenda-del-real-betis-balompie-finaliza-su-etapa-en-el-club-29799 |access-date=19 January 2024 |publisher=Real Betis Balompié|language=es-ES}}</ref> On that same day, Guardado signed with [[Liga MX]] club [[Club León|León]], which marked his return to Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/13111533/andres-guardado-leon-fichaje-clausura-2024-temporadas-europa|title=Andrés Guardado es nuevo jugador de León, tras 17 campañas en Europa|publisher=ESPN México|date=18 January 2024}}</ref>  On 27 January, he made his debut coming on as a substitute and being given the captain's armband in a 3–2 victory over [[Santos Laguna]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/liga-mx/andres-guardado-debuta-con-leon-en-agonica-remontada-ante-santos | title=Andrés Guardado debuta con León en agónica remontada contra Santos &#124; TUDN Liga MX &#124; TUDN }}</ref>

On 7 November 2024, Guardado announced his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/14415223/andres-guardado-retiro-futbol-seleccion-mexicana-equipos|title=Andrés Guardado anunció su retiro tras 19 años como profesional|publisher=ESPN México|language=es|date=7 November 2024}}</ref> Two months later, he reversed his decision with the intention of participating in the [[2025 FIFA Club World Cup|FIFA Club World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/14657572/andres-guardado-leon-regresa-retiro-mundial-clubes| title=Andrés Guardado manda mensaje sobre su futuro en León|publisher=ESPN México|language=es|date=12 January 2025}}</ref> However, due to Club León's disqualification from the competition, Guardado's final match took place on 11 May 2025. He officially retired after the match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Andres Guardado Set to Retire After 2025 Liga MX Clausura Season |url=https://footboom1.com/en/news/football/2557075-andres-guardado-set-to-retire-after-liga-mx-clausura-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://footboom1.com/ |archive-date=May 12, 2025 |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=Footboom}}</ref>

==International career==
[[File:Andrés Guardado1 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|upright|Guardado in 2015]]
[[File:Mex-Kor (24).jpg|thumb|upright|Guardado as captain for Mexico at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]]]]
Guardado made his first appearance for [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] in a friendly match against [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]] on 14 December 2005, four months after his first-team debut with Atlas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/hungria-dulce-regalo-navidad-acabo-maleficio-europeos|title=Hungría fue un dulce regalo de Navidad... Se acabó el maleficio de europeos|trans-title=Hungary was a sweet Christmas present... European jinx ended|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=15 December 2005|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> He was then called up to represent his country at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] in [[Germany]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/seleccion-mayor/volpe-lista-oficial-jugadores-iran-alemania-2006|title=La Volpe da a conocer la lista oficial de los jugadores que irán a Alemania 2006|trans-title=La Volpe releases official list of players who will go to Germany 2006|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=3 April 2006|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> where he appeared in the 2–1 loss to [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in the round of 16, starting as a shifting [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]]/[[Defender (association football)#Wing-back|wing-back]] alongside [[Ramón Morales]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://el9ymedio.com/2018/09/04/guardado-el-origen-del-centrocampista/|title=Andrés Guardado, el origen del centrocampista|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, origins of the midfielder|publisher=El 9 y Medio|first=Ricardo|last=López|language=es|date=4 September 2018|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706132703/http://el9ymedio.com/2018/09/04/guardado-el-origen-del-centrocampista/|url-status=dead}}</ref> but was replaced by [[Gonzalo Pineda]] after picking up an injury in the second half;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5103878.stm|title=Argentina 2–1 Mexico (aet)|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=24 June 2006|access-date=27 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/podolski-and-messi-set-berlin-battle-14005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214020234/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/podolski-and-messi-set-berlin-battle-14005|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2019|title=Podolski and Messi set up Berlin battle|publisher=FIFA|date=24 June 2006|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/25/sports/25iht-web.wcargmex.2040478.html|title=Argentina downs Mexico 2–1 in overtime|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=24 June 2006|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> after the departure of manager [[Ricardo La Volpe]], his replacement [[Hugo Sánchez]] kept the player in his squad.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lainformacion.com/deporte/guardado-dice-que-para-ser-sucesor-de-hugo-sanchez-hay-que-ser-pichichi-cinco-veces_vqyBeAvnmQWRh64MupdYJ/|title=Guardado dice que "para ser sucesor de Hugo Sánchez hay que ser Pichichi cinco veces"|trans-title=Guardado says that "in order to succeed Hugo Sánchez you have to be a Pichichi five times"|newspaper=La Información|language=es|date=10 December 2009|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>

Guardado's first game under the new manager was an exhibition game against the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] on 7 February 2007, where he came on as a substitute in a 0–2 defeat.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2007/06/USA-Vs-Mexico-Last-Time-Out-Feb-7-2007.aspx | title = SA vs. Mexico: Last Time Out&nbsp;– Feb. 7, 2007 | publisher = US Soccer | date = 23 June 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140201235020/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2007/06/USA-Vs-Mexico-Last-Time-Out-Feb-7-2007.aspx | archive-date = 1 February 2014 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> On 28 February, in a friendly with [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]], he scored his first international goal in Mexico's 3–1 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/cronicas/2007/02/28/cronica-mexico-3-1-venezuela_9397|title=México 3 – Venezuela 1: Vistiendo de blanco, El Tri ganó su primer duelo con Hugo al frente|trans-title=Mexico 3 – Venezuela 1: Wearing white, ''El Tri'' won their first game under Hugo|publisher=Medio Tiempo|first=Walter|last=González|language=es|date=28 February 2007|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref>

In [[2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final|the final]] of the [[2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup]],<ref name=TRI>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/seleccion-mayor/convocatoria-tri-copa-oro-copa-america|title=Convocatoria del Tri para Copa de Oro y Copa América|trans-title=Tri selection for Gold Cup and Copa América|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=18 May 2007|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> Guardado scored the opening goal against the United States. During the second half he collided head-on with [[Jonathan Spector]] while both attempted to head the ball, but recovered to play the rest of the match, which ended in a 2–1 loss;<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2007-06-24-usa-mexico-goldcup_N.htm | title = U.S. continues dominance vs. Mexico in Gold Cup final | newspaper = [[USA Today]] | first = Mike | last = Dodd | date = 25 June 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> he was listed as an ''Honorable Mention'' for the competition's All-Tournament Team.<ref name="Gold Cup">{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/07gc-full.html|title=CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2007 – Full Details|first=Hamdan|last=Saaid|website=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=13 September 2020}}</ref> He also participated in [[2007 Copa America|that year]]'s [[Copa América]],<ref name=TRI/> scoring the third goal against [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]] in the third-place match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://espnfc.com/match?id=221082&cc=5739 | title = Uruguay 1–3 Mexico: Comeback victory | publisher = ESPN FC | date = 14 July 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref>

[[Javier Aguirre]] included Guardado in the roster for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digitaldeporte.com/2010/06/lista-de-convocados-de-mexico-para-el-mundial-de-sudafrica/|title=Lista de convocados de México para el mundial de Sudáfrica|trans-title=Mexico selection for South Africa's World Cup|publisher=Digital Deporte|language=es|date=2 June 2010|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> He assisted [[Rafael Márquez]] in the opening game of the World Cup against hosts [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]], in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.nj.com/soccer-news/index.ssf/2010/06/south_africa_vs_mexico_live_bl.html | title = South Africa ties Mexico, 1–1, in opening match of 2010 World Cup | newspaper = [[The Star-Ledger]] | first = Colin | last = Stephenson | date = 11 June 2010 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> An expected starter, he lacked playing time<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.record.com.mx/futbol-futbol-nacional-seleccion-mexicana/aguirre-tenia-poca-confianza-en-mi-guardado|title='Aguirre tenía poca confianza en mí': Guardado|trans-title='Aguirre did not trust me that much': Guardado|newspaper=[[Récord (Mexican newspaper)|Récord]]|language=es|date=2 January 2018|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> and appeared in three out of four games, in another last-16 exit at the hands of Argentina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_52/default.stm|title=Argentina 3–1 Mexico|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Paul|last=Fletcher|date=27 June 2010|access-date=27 September 2019}}</ref>

In May 2011, Guardado was called up by [[José Manuel de la Torre]] for the [[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2011 Gold Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/seleccion-mayor/tri-oro-convocatoria-chepo-copa-oro|title=Tri de oro... Convocatoria del 'Chepo' para Copa Oro|trans-title=Golden tri... 'Chepo' squad for Gold Cup|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=13 May 2011|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> He scored his first brace with the national team during that tournament, in a 4–1 win over [[Costa Rica national football team|Costa Rica]] on 12 June.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1451370.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110616105922/http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1451370.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 16 June 2011 | title = Goals galore for Mexico, El Salvador | publisher = FIFA | date = 12 June 2011 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref> He found the net again in [[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final|the final]] in a 4–2 victory over the United States, as Mexico retained the trophy.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/930380/mexico-comeback-secures-gold-cup-win-over-usa?cc=5739 | title = Mexico claim Gold Cup glory | publisher = ESPN FC | date = 25 June 2011 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/sports/soccer/in-an-early-2-0-hole-mexico-storms-back-to-win-the-gold-cup.html | title = In an early 2–0 hole, Mexico storms back to win the Gold Cup | newspaper = The New York Times | first = Harvey | last = Araton | date = 26 June 2011 | access-date = 16 February 2014}}</ref>

Guardado made the squad for the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]] in Brazil.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/seleccion-mayor/oficializa-mexico-lista-y-numeracion-para-confederaciones|title=Oficializa México lista y numeración para Confederaciones|trans-title=Mexico make squad and numbers for Confederations official|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=7 June 2013|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> As ''El Tri'' failed to progress from the group stage, he played all three matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/archive/brazil2013/teams/team=43911/statistics.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214021742/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/archive/brazil2013/teams/team%3D43911/statistics.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2019|title=Mexico – Statistics|publisher=FIFA|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref>

On 5 March 2014, Guardado made his [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|100th appearance]] for Mexico in a friendly with [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/news/58/m%C3%A9xico/2014/03/06/4664964/andr%C3%A9s-guardado-cumpli%C3%B3-100-partidos-con-m%C3%A9xico|title=Andrés Guardado cumplió 100 partidos con México|trans-title=Andrés Guardado celebrated 100 games with Mexico|publisher=Goal|language=es|date=6 March 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref><ref name=RSSSF>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/guardado-intlg.html|title=José Andrés Guardado – Century of International Appearances|first=Roberto|last=Mamrud|website=[[RSSSF]]|access-date=19 April 2015}}</ref> Selected by [[Miguel Herrera]] for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014 World Cup]] in Brazil,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/mexico/10810189/Mexico-World-Cup-2014-squad.html|title=Mexico World Cup 2014 squad|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=2 June 2014|access-date=24 June 2014}}</ref> he started all the games as a left midfielder, and scored in the last group phase fixture, a 3–1 win against [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186452/match-report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625065502/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186452/match-report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 June 2014|title=Mexico beat Croatia to spark Recife fiesta|publisher=FIFA|date=23 June 2014|access-date=24 June 2014}}</ref> Mexico faced the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] in the [[2014 FIFA World Cup knockout stage#Netherlands vs Mexico|round of 16]], being [[List of 2014 FIFA World Cup controversies#Netherlands vs Mexico|controversially eliminated]] after succumbing to a 2–1 defeat.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/30/sports/worldcup/world-cup-2014-netherlands-tops-mexico-with-2-goals-in-final-minutes.html?_r=0|title=Dutch mount dramatic rally with theatrical fall|newspaper=The New York Times|first=Sam|last=Borden|date=29 June 2014|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> Following the end of the tournament, Herrera declared that Guardado would captain the following September friendlies with [[Chile national football team|Chile]] and [[Bolivia national football team|Bolivia]], in instances when actual captain Rafael Márquez was absent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxdeportes.com/liga-mx/story/andres-guardado-nuevo-capitan-de-mexico/|title=Andrés Guardado, nuevo capitán de México|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, new captain of Mexico|publisher=Fox Deportes|language=es|date=26 August 2014|access-date=20 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/andres-guardado-sera-el-nuevo-capitan-del-tri|title=Andrés Guardado será el nuevo capitán del Tri|trans-title=Andrés Guardado will be the new ''Tri'' captain|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=28 August 2014|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>

At the [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2015 Gold Cup]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/2015/06/13/futbol/futbol_internacional/mexico/1434155080.html|title=Plan A de México para la Copa de Oro con Chicharito y Vela|trans-title=Mexico plan A for the Gold Cup with Chicharito and Vela|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=13 June 2015|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> Guardado's first tournament as captain,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.mx/noticias/nota/_/id/2416965/guardado-como-capitan-agradece-el-liderazgo-y-respaldo-de-companeros|title=Guardado, como capitán, agradece el liderazgo y respaldo de compañeros|trans-title=Guardado, as captain, thanks his teammates for leadership and support|publisher=ESPN|first=Iván|last=Cañada|language=es|date=8 July 2015|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref> he scored six times en route to the title;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/blogs/index?entryID=2427456&name=espn_datos|title=México y Guardado mandan en Copa Oro|trans-title=Mexico and Guardado rule the Gold Cup|publisher=ESPN Deportes|first=Rafa|last=Ramos|language=es|date=22 July 2015|access-date=23 July 2015}}</ref> the first being a first-half effort in a 6–0 demolition of [[Cuba national football team|Cuba]] in the group stage,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.efe.com/efe/usa/deportes/6-0-mexico-goleo-a-cuba-con-hat-trick-de-peralta/50000107-2661166|title=6–0. México goleó a Cuba con "hat trick" de Peralta|trans-title=6–0. México routed Cuba with Peralta hat-trick|publisher=[[EFE]]|language=es|date=10 July 2015|access-date=27 September 2019}}</ref> the second in a 4–4 draw against [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/reporte?juegoId=418212|title=Con taquicardias y soponcios, México rescata empate ante TyT|trans-title=With tachycardia and syncope, Mexico rescue draw against TyT|publisher=ESPN Deportes|first=Rafael|last=Ramos|language=es|date=15 July 2015|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref> and his third via penalty kick in the last minute of stoppage time in the 1–0 quarter-final victory against Costa Rica.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/mexico-tops-costa-rica-1-0-gold-cup-023757126--sow.html|title=Mexico tops Costa Rica 1–0 in Gold Cup on late penalty|publisher=[[Yahoo Sports]]|date=20 July 2015|access-date=20 July 2015}}</ref> In the semi-finals with [[Panama national football team|Panama]], he scored twice from the penalty spot to help ''El Tri'' come from behind and win 2–1<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/20150723/20960479839/futbol-copa-oro-semifinales-resumen.html|title=Jamaica fue "David" ante Estados Unidos y México ganó con polémica arbitral|trans-title=Jamaica were "David" against the United States and Mexico won with refereeing controversy|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|language=es|date=23 July 2015|access-date=23 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2015-07-23/concacaf-gold-cup-mexico-captain-andres-guardado-miss-penalty-kick-pk-penal-on-purpose-panama|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723221510/http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2015-07-23/concacaf-gold-cup-mexico-captain-andres-guardado-miss-penalty-kick-pk-penal-on-purpose-panama|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2015|title=CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico captain Andres Guardado considered missing PK on purpose|publisher=Sporting News|date=23 July 2015|access-date=23 July 2015}}</ref> and, in [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final|the decisive match]] against [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica]], scored the opener in an eventual 3–1 victory,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/26/mexico-rolls-to-seventh-gold-cup-title-with-uncontroversial-win-over-jamaica|title=Gold Cup 2015 final: Mexico roll to seventh title with easy win over Jamaica|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=27 July 2015|access-date=27 July 2015}}</ref> becoming the first player to score in three Gold Cup finals, and subsequently won the Golden Ball Award as the tournament's best player.<ref name="Golden">{{cite web|url=https://www.goldcup.org/es/article/andres-guardado-gano-premio-balon-de-oro|title=Andrés Guardado ganó premio Balón de Oro|trans-title=Andrés Guardado won Golden Ball award|publisher=[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]]|language=es|date=27 July 2015|access-date=16 November 2020}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He was also called up by then interim-manager [[Ricardo Ferretti]] for the subsequent [[CONCACAF Cup]] – a play-off match to determine CONCACAF's entry into the [[2017 FIFA Confederations Cup]] – against the United States, which Mexico won 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2015/m=10/news=mexico-claim-concacaf-s-spot-at-confederations-cup-2710781.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012142539/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/y=2015/m=10/news=mexico-claim-concacaf-s-spot-at-confederations-cup-2710781.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2015|title=Mexico claim CONCACAF's spot at Confederations Cup|publisher=FIFA|date=11 October 2015|access-date=28 November 2016}}</ref>

Picked for the [[Copa América Centenario]] squad by [[Juan Carlos Osorio]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/mexico-announces-team-for-copa-america-centenario-and-it-looks-scary-good-051716|title=Mexico announces team for Copa America Centenario and it looks scary good|work=Fox Sports|date=17 May 2016|access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref> Guardado provided a cross in the opening fixture against Uruguay that led to an own goal in an eventual 3–1 victory, but was also sent off for two bookable offences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/06/05/mexico-3-uruguay-1-copa-america-centenario-match-recap|title=Mexico 3, Uruguay 1 Copa America Centenario match recap|publisher=[[Major League Soccer]]|date=5 June 2016|access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2644509-jekyll-and-hyde-mexico-find-a-way-to-see-off-uruguay-and-take-control-of-group-c|title=Jekyll-and-Hyde Mexico find a way to see off Uruguay and take control of Group C|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|first=Rob|last=Lancaster|date=6 June 2016|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref> He took part in a further two games, including the team's 7–0 quarter-final defeat to [[Chile national football team|Chile]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/mexico/fue-accidental-el-7-0-de-chile-sobre-mexico-en-la-copa-america|title=El 7–0 de Chile a México, ¿fue un accidente del fútbol o reflejó la realidad de ambas selecciones?|trans-title=Chile's 7–0 to Mexico, stuff that happens in football or mirror of both national teams?|publisher=[[TUDN (TV network)|TUDN]]|first=Blanca|last=Luna|language=es|date=15 October 2018|access-date=10 December 2019}}</ref>

Guardado also made the final list for the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/mexico/mexico-definio-a-los-23-convocados-que-iran-a-la-copa-confederaciones-de-rusia|title=México definió a los 23 convocados que irán a la Copa Confederaciones de Rusia|trans-title=Mexico defined the 23 summoned who will go to the Confederations Cup of Russia|publisher=TUDN|language=es|date=8 June 2017|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> where he appeared as captain in the group stage fixtures against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] and [[Russia national football team|Russia]], picking up a yellow card on both occasions and thus missing the semi-final match against [[Germany national football team|Germany]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/es-ar/noticias/que-pierde-mexico-sin-andres-guardado/h2jaasrnefoo1qh3hclnl74bi|title=¿Qué pierde México sin Andrés Guardado?|trans-title=What are Mexico missing without Andrés Guardado?|publisher=Goal|first=Paulo|last=Medina|language=es|date=28 June 2017|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref> He returned to the lineup in the third-place playoff, a 2–1 loss to Portugal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.excelsior.com.mx/adrenalina/2017/07/02/1173214|title=Revive los goles de la derrota de México ante Portugal|trans-title=Relive goals of Mexico's defeat against Portugal|newspaper=[[Excélsior]]|language=es|date=2 July 2017|access-date=9 December 2019}}</ref>

Following an injury scare that required medical intervention that was picked up while playing with Betis,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico/story/3501085/mexicos-andres-guardado-set-for-world-cup-after-successful-surgery|title=Mexico's Andres Guardado set for World Cup after 'successful surgery'|publisher=ESPN|first=Tom|last=Marshall|date=17 May 2018|access-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> Guardado was selected in the final 23-man squad for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://miseleccion.mx/convocatoria-la-seleccion-nacional-mexico-13/|title=Convocatoria de la Selección Nacional de México|trans-title=Mexico national team call-up|publisher=Mi Selección|language=es|date=4 June 2018|access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> his first as captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/football/379554/mexico-world-cup-2018-team-guide-group-f-opponents-and-fixtures-kits-key-player-probable/|title=GROUP F Mexico World Cup 2018 team guide – opponents and fixtures, kits, key player, plus probable line-up|publisher=[[Talksport]]|date=17 June 2018|access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> In the first match, he played 74 minutes in a 1–0 defeat of Germany,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44427969|title=Germany 0–1 Mexico|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|first=Chris|last=Bevan|date=17 June 2018|access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> going on to take part in all the fixtures including the round of 16 loss with [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44597762|title=Brazil 2–0 Mexico|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Patrick|last=Jennings|date=2 July 2018|access-date=27 September 2019}}</ref> Following their elimination, it was reported by Mexican sports newspaper ''[[Récord (Mexican newspaper)|Récord]]'' that he had played through the tournament with a muscle injury.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.record.com.mx/futbol-futbol-nacional-seleccion-mexicana/andres-guardado-jugo-infiltrado-el-mundial|title=Andrés Guardado jugó infiltrado el Mundial|trans-title=Andrés Guardado played through pain in World Cup|newspaper=Récord|first=Carlos|last=Ponce de León|language=es|date=5 July 2018|access-date=17 December 2019}}</ref>

Guardado was called up by [[Gerardo Martino]] to participate in the [[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2019 Gold Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/seleccion-mx/2019/06/06/5cf8847122601d525a8b45ef.html|title=El Tata Martino da a conocer la lista de la selección mexicana para la Copa Oro|trans-title=Tata Martino releases Mexican national team list for the Gold Cup|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=5 June 2019|access-date=20 September 2019}}</ref> In the second [[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A|group match]] against [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], he replaced the injured [[Érick Gutiérrez]] at the 37th minute and scored twice, helping to a 3–1 win and being named [[Player of the match]].<ref name=Engine>{{cite web|url=https://deadspin.com/andres-guardado-is-the-engine-that-makes-mexico-run-at-1835691157|title=Andrés Guardado is the engine that makes Mexico run at full power|publisher=[[Deadspin]]|first=Luis|last=Paez-Pumar|date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 September 2019}}</ref> He broke various [[CONCACAF]]-based records at the end of that stage, among them the most-capped Mexican player in the Gold Cup and the only from the country to score in four editions of the [[CONCACAF Gold Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/copa-oro/andres-guardado-el-hombre-records-del-tri-en-copa-oro|title=Andrés Guardado, el hombre récords del Tri en Copa Oro|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, the Gold Cup ''Tri'' recordman|publisher=TUDN|first=Óscar|last=Guevara|language=es|date=23 June 2019|access-date=20 September 2019}}</ref> eventually winning the competition and being included in the Best XI.<ref name=BESTXI>{{cite web|url=https://www.goldcup.org/en/awards/2019-concacaf-gold-cup-best-xi|title=2019 Concacaf Gold Cup – Best XI|publisher=CONCACAF Gold Cup|date=7 July 2019|access-date=8 July 2019|archive-date=30 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730113130/https://www.goldcup.org/en/awards/2019-concacaf-gold-cup-best-xi|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In November 2022, Guardado was included in Mexico's 26-man squad for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup|World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lista de convocados de la Selección Mexicana al Mundial de Qatar 2022|url=https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/lista-oficial-convocados-seleccion-mexicana-mundial-qatar-2022|work=Tvazteca.com|first=Omar|last=Moro|date=14 November 2022|language=es}}</ref> In a friendly match against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] prior to the World Cup, Guardado made his 178th appearance for Mexico as a half-time substitute, and became the most capped player in the history of the national side, surpassing [[Claudio Suárez]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Bernstein | first=Dan | title=Mexico in World Cup trouble?! El Tri's friendly loss to Sweden provides bad omens for Qatar | website=Goal.com UK | date=16 November 2022 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mexico-in-world-cup-trouble-el-tri-friendly-loss-to-sweden-offers-scary-signs-for-qatar/blt032e59e7b7ad18d2 | access-date=3 April 2023}}</ref> He made his only appearance in the [[2022 FIFA World Cup Group C|group stage]] match against Argentina appearing as captain, he was brought off before the end of the first half due to a pulled muscle as Mexico lost 2–0.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/11/27/6383df8946163f72438b4595.html | title=Guardado bids farewell to his fifth World Cup with Mexico due to muscle injury | date=27 November 2022 }}</ref>

On 16 May 2023, Guardado announced his retirement from the national team,<ref>{{cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Cesar |date=16 May 2023 |title=Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado retires from international football |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4949868/mexicos-andres-guardado-retires-from-international-football |access-date=17 May 2023 |website=ESPN}}</ref> and played one final match on 15 October 2024 as a farewell match against the United States on home soil, where Mexico won the match 2–0.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marca.com/mx/futbol/seleccion-mx/2024/10/16/670f4e39268e3e8d3b8b459c.html | title=Andrés Guardado se despide de la Selección Mexicana en victoria sobre USA ¿Cómo vivió su último partido? | date=16 October 2024 }}</ref>

==Style of play==
Guardado started his career as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] at Atlas, occasionally playing as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left-back]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/la-liga/andres-guardado-satisfecho-con-su-labor-como-lateral|title=Andrés Guardado, satisfecho con su labor como lateral|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, happy with full-back role|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=13 January 2013|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> He was mainly deployed in the former position at Deportivo by [[Miguel Ángel Lotina]],<ref name=Goal>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/es-mx/noticias/la-evolucion-de-guardado-de-carrilero-inagotable-a-cerebro-en-el-/vhq868xp5fip10n9snoa2xfe3|title=La evolución de Guardado: de carrilero inagotable a cerebro en el mediocampo|trans-title=Guardado's evolution: from tireless wingback to midfield brain|publisher=Goal|first=Jhon|last=Guiñan|language=es|date=4 October 2018|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> and changed to the latter after moving to Valencia.<ref name=Lecture/> When played as a winger, he was an incisive and quick footballer, known to play deep into the field, take on defenders one-on-one and provide accurate crosses, managing to score for both club and country.<ref name=Goal/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1943270-scouting-report-bayer-leverkusen-signing-andres-guardado-is-a-transfer-steal|title=Scouting report: Bayer Leverkusen signing Andres Guardado is a transfer steal|publisher=Bleacher Report|first=Allan|last=Jiang|date=31 January 2014|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>

{{Quote box|width=33%|align=left|quote="[H]e will surely be the best footballer I have trained and that I am going to train [...] He is a footballer with many merits. Not only in his conditions, but in what he creates. When everyone else stops, he keeps on going."|source=—Former [[Real Betis]] manager [[Quique Setién]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sevilla.abc.es/deportes/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias/real-betis/setien-seguramente-guardado-sera-mejor-jugador-he-entrenado-voy-entrenar-140228-1510593465.html|title=Setién: "Seguramente, Guardado es el mejor jugador que he entrenado y voy a entrenar"|trans-title=Setién: "Surely, Guardado is the best player I've trained and will train"|newspaper=ABC|first1=Ramón|last1=Román|first2=M.|last2=González|first3=Jesús|last3=Sevillano|first4=Juan|last4=Arbide|language=es|date=13 November 2017|access-date=16 March 2020}}</ref>}}

In 2014, under [[Miguel Herrera]]'s improvisation, Guardado began to play as a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|defensive midfielder]] for the national team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://archivo.eluniversal.com.mx/deportes/2014/impreso/donde-me-pongan-sere-feliz-guardado-155790.html|title=Donde me pongan seré feliz: Guardado|trans-title=Wherever they play me I'll be happy: Guardado|newspaper=El Universal|first=Daniel|last=Blumrosen Juárez|language=es|date=30 May 2014|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2014/06/02/4854943/tom-marshall-defensive-midfield-options-for-mexico|title=Tom Marshall: Defensive midfield options for Mexico|publisher=Goal|first=Tom|last=Marshall|date=2 June 2014|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref> At PSV, manager [[Phillip Cocu]] facilitated his positional change as injuries hampered his speed,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-oranje.com/andres-guardado-magisterial-mexican/|title=Andres Guardado – The magisterial Mexican|first=Chaka|last=Simbeye|work=Football Oranje |date=8 July 2017|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref><ref name=Importance>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1987585-assessing-the-importance-of-andres-guardado-to-the-mexico-national-side|title=Assessing the importance of Andres Guardado to the Mexico national side|publisher=Bleacher Report|first=Karla|last=Villegas Gama|date=14 March 2014|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/deportes/Guardado-de-la-rapidez-al-juego-pensado-20180605-0168.html|title=Guardado: de la rapidez al juego pensado|trans-title=Guardado: from speediness to the mindful game|newspaper=[[El Economista (Mexico)|El Economista]]|first=Eduardo|last=Hernández Castro|language=es|date=5 June 2018|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref> as the latter began to operate as a [[Midfielder#Central midfielder|central midfielder]] with [[Midfielder#Box-to-box midfielder|box-to-box]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/pro-sports/mexico-andres-guardado-interested-playing-mls/F719FNL7Lu10kOuzG0GRwK/#|title=Mexico's Andres Guardado interested in playing in MLS|newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]|first=Doug|last=Roberson|date=28 May 2016|access-date=20 September 2019}}</ref><ref name=FIFA>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/guardado-s-mixed-memories-and-enduring-dream-2925716?_branch_match_id=459121624082689116|title=Guardado's mixed memories and enduring dream|publisher=FIFA|date=2 January 2018|access-date=20 September 2019|quote=I used to be more of a box-to-box player, who took people on and got on the end of moves. Now, I'm a central midfielder and hold my position more; I bring balance to the team.}}</ref> and [[Playmaker#Deep-lying playmakers|deep-lying playmaker]] qualities;<ref name="Best 10">{{cite web|url=http://outsideoftheboot.com/2016/12/22/north-americas-best-10-players-of-2016-5-1-the-best-series/|title=North America's best 10 players Of 2016 (5–1): The best series|publisher=Outside of the Boot|first=Thomas|last=Harrison|date=22 December 2016|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fmfstateofmind.com/2017/5/1/15486532/season-report-andres-guardado|title=Season report: Andres Guardado|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|first=Raul|last=Barraza|date=1 May 2017|access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soccerpro.com/thecentercircle/the-nations-of-the-21st-world-cup-mexico/|title=The nations of the 21st World Cup – Mexico|publisher=Soccer Pro|first=James|last=Wilkinson|newspaper=The Center Circle - A Soccerpro Soccer Fan Blog |date=14 May 2018|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref> he later took on more defensive duties.<ref name=FIFA/><ref name=Taught>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2015/03/03/futbol/futbol_internacional/mexico/1425390899.html|title=Cocu me ha enseñado a jugar de mediocentro|trans-title=Cocu has taught me how to play as a central midfielder|newspaper=Marca|location=Madrid|language=es|date=3 March 2015|access-date=14 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.excelsior.com.mx/adrenalina/andres-guardado-el-hombre-sin-miedo/1245253|title=Andrés Guardado, el hombre sin miedo|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, the fearless man|newspaper=Excélsior|language=es|date=11 June 2018|access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player/251352/profile/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920183044/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player/251352/profile/|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 September 2019|title=Andres GUARDADO|publisher=FIFA|access-date=20 September 2019|quote=The midfielder began his career stationed on the left flank, where he got himself noticed with his speed and long-range shooting skills. As his career developed, he shifted to central midfield and now performs more defensive duties.}}</ref>

A creative player with excellent vision,<ref name=Importance/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/12/04/andrs-guardado-can-the-little-prince-lift-leeds-up/|title=Andrés Guardado: can the little prince lift Leeds up?|publisher=Here Is The City|first=Muhammad|last=Butt|date=4 December 2017|access-date=16 March 2020}}</ref> Guardado is also a technically proficient player known for establishing the tempo of his team.<ref name="Best 10"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/08/21/mexicos-andres-guardado-mulls-mls-move-notes-good-contract-offer|title=Mexico's Andres Guardado mulls MLS move, notes "good contract" offer|publisher=Major League Soccer|first=Charles|last=Boehm|date=21 August 2018|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref> He also has good passing and [[Dribbling#Association football|dribbling]] skills, also being proficient at [[Free kick (association football)|free kicks]], penalties and holding up the ball. He also possesses a powerful and accurate shot from distance, and is also capable of aiding his team defensively due to his [[work rate]] and stamina;<ref name=Taught/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es-mx/news/4947/f%C3%BAtbol-internacional/2015/05/10/11607882/andr%C3%A9s-guardado-de-principito-a-rey|title=Andrés Guardado, ¿de Principito a Rey?|trans-title=Andrés Guardado, from Little Prince to King?|publisher=Goal|language=es|date=10 May 2015|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/03/08/portada/1457430163_974749.html|title=Los 11 'jugadores reconvertidos' más importantes de la Liga|trans-title=La Liga's 11 most important 'reconverted players'|newspaper=[[Diario AS]]|first=Edu|last=Herrero|language=es|date=8 March 2016|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whoscored.com/Players/21019|title=Andrés Guardado|publisher=Who Scored|date=29 March 2016}}</ref> additionally, he was described as playing closer to the "Iberian midfielder archetype," focused on possession in the center of the field, winning the ball back with smart positioning instead of tackles and then pushing it forward.<ref name=Engine/>

Guardado has cited his compatriot and national teammate [[Rafael Márquez]] as an influence in his playing style and leadership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://somosinvictos.com/2016/03/27/admiracion-total-herrera-torrado-vela-y-guardado-explican-lo-que-representa-jugar-con-rafa-marquez|title=Admiración total: Herrera, Torrado, Vela y Guardado explican lo que representa jugar con Rafa Márquez|trans-title=Total admiration: Herrera, Torrado, Vela and Guardado explain what it means to play with Rafa Márquez|publisher=Somos Invictos|language=es|date=27 March 2016|access-date=29 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/seleccion-mx/entrevistas/2018/05/10/5af33d09e2704e9b158b4688.html|title=Guardado: "Rafa Márquez es un espejo en el cual siempre me he tratado de reflejar"|trans-title=Guardado: "Rafa Márquez is a mirror in which I always try to reflect myself off of"|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=10 May 2018|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado se rinde en elogios para Rafa Márquez|url=https://www.esto.com.mx/272469-andres-guardado-se-rinde-en-elogios-para-rafa-marquez/|trans-title=Andrés Guardado praises Rafa Márquez|work=Esto|language=Spanish|date=30 May 2017|access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/13116842/andres-guardado-rafa-marquez-fue-clave-para-que-firmara-con-leon | title=Andrés Guardado: Rafa Márquez fue clave para que firmara con León | date=19 January 2024 }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Guardado married fellow Guadalajara native Briana Morales in December 2006. Five years later, they divorced.<ref name=AndresG/>

Guardado is an "honorary associate" of the ''Asociación Mexicana de Futbolistas'' (Mexican Footballers Association), created in October 2017. An association that its main goal is, according to him, to "create a dialogue with league, federation and club authorities" with the domestic footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amfpro.mx/comunicados-amfpro/nace-asociacion/|title=Nace la Asociación Mexicana de Futbolistas|trans-title=Mexican Footballers Association is born|publisher=Mexican Footballers Association|language=es|date=7 October 2017|access-date=12 February 2020|archive-date=12 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212190728/http://www.amfpro.mx/comunicados-amfpro/nace-asociacion/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico/story/3223712/chicharito-backs-new-mexican-footballers-association|title=Chicharito throws support behind new Mexican footballers' association|publisher=ESPN|first=Tom|last=Marshall|date=8 October 2017|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>

Much of Guardado's first year at Betis' [[Estadio Benito Villamarín]] was captured in the [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] television documentary series ''Six Dreams'', in which he was one of the stars.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/en/2018/03/08/football/1520517172_303503.amp.html|title=Six Dreams: Amazon launch series following LaLiga stars lives|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Rafael|last=García Domínguez|date=8 March 2018|access-date=27 December 2019|archive-date=27 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227151401/https://en.as.com/en/2018/03/08/football/1520517172_303503.amp.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 1 January 2021, it was reported that Guardado tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref name="tested">{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado positivo a COVID-19 en Betis|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/espana/nota/_/id/7977154/betis-guardado-lainez-covid-19-coronavirus-posibles-casos|trans-title=Andrés Guardado positive for COVID-19 in Betis|date=1 January 2021|language=es|publisher=ESPN Deportes|access-date=4 January 2021}}</ref> By 13 January, he recovered.<ref name="recovered">{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado volvió a entrenar tras superar la covid-19|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/espana/nota/_/id/8028245/andres-guardado-regreso-entrenar-superar-covid-19|trans-title=Andrés Guardado returned to training after overcoming covid-19|date=13 January 2021|language=Spanish|publisher=ESPN Deportes|access-date=19 January 2021}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 12 April 2025}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jose-andres-guardado-hernandez/425/|title=A. Guardado|website=Soccerway|access-date=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{ESPN FC|76932}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|Cup{{efn|Includes [[Copa del Rey]], [[DFB-Pokal]] and [[KNVB Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Atlas F.C.|Atlas]]
|[[Primera División de México Apertura 2005|2005]]–[[Primera División de México Clausura 2006|06]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Liga MX|Mexican Primera División]]
|26||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||26||1
|-
|[[Primera División de México Apertura 2006|2006]]–[[Primera División de México Clausura 2007|07]]
|38||5||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||38||5
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!64!!6!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!64!!6
|-
|rowspan="6"|[[Deportivo de La Coruña|Deportivo La Coruña]]
|[[2007–08 Deportivo de La Coruña season|2007–08]]
|rowspan="4"|[[La Liga]]
|26||5||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||5
|-
|[[2008–09 Deportivo de La Coruña season|2008–09]]
|29||2||1||0||8{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]|name=UEL}}||1||colspan="2"|—||38||3
|-
|[[2009–10 Deportivo de La Coruña season|2009–10]]
|26||3||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||4
|-
|[[2010–11 Deportivo de La Coruña season|2010–11]]
|20||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||20||2
|-
|[[2011–12 Segunda División|2011–12]]
|[[Segunda División]]
|36||11||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||37||11
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!137!!23!!4!!1!!8!!1!!colspan="2"|—!!149!!25
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Valencia CF|Valencia]]
|[[2012–13 Valencia CF season|2012–13]]
|rowspan="2"|La Liga
|32||1||5||0||7{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||44||1
|-
|[[2013–14 Valencia CF season|2013–14]]
|16||0||3||0||3{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||22||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!48!!1!!8!!0!!10!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!66!!1
|-
|[[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] (loan)
|[[2013–14 Bayer 04 Leverkusen season|2013–14]]
|[[Bundesliga]]
|4||0||1||0||2{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||7||0
|-
|[[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] (loan)
|[[2014–15 PSV Eindhoven season|2014–15]]
|[[Eredivisie]]
|28||1||1||0||6{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||35||1
|-
|rowspan="3"|PSV
|[[2015–16 PSV Eindhoven season|2015–16]]
|rowspan="2"|Eredivisie
|25||1||1||0||7{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Johan Cruyff Shield]]|name=JCS}}||0||34||1
|-
|[[2016–17 PSV Eindhoven season|2016–17]]
|27||2||1||0||4{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||1{{efn|name=JCS}}||0||33||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!52!!3!!2!!0!!11!!0!!2!!0!!67!!3
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[Real Betis|Betis]]
|[[2017–18 Real Betis season|2017–18]]
|rowspan="7"|La Liga
|29||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||30||2
|-
|[[2018–19 Real Betis season|2018–19]]
|31||0||6||0||5{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||42||0
|-
|[[2019–20 Real Betis season|2019–20]]
|28||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||30||0
|-
|[[2020–21 Real Betis season|2020–21]]
|24||1||3||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||1
|-
|[[2021–22 Real Betis season|2021–22]]
|28||0||3||0||5{{efn|name=UEL}}||1||colspan="2"|—||36||1
|-
|[[2022–23 Real Betis season|2022–23]]
|26||1||colspan="2"|—||7{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Supercopa de España]]}}||0||34||1
|-
|[[2023–24 Real Betis season|2023–24]]
|12||0||2||0||5{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||19||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!178!!4!!17!!0!!22!!1!!1!!0!!218!!5
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Club León|León]]
|[[2023–24 Liga MX season|2023–24]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Liga MX]]
|9||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||0
|-
|[[2024–25 Liga MX season|2024–25]]
|25||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||25||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!34!!2!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!34!!2
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!545!!40!!33!!1!!59!!2!!3!!0!!640!!43
|}

{{Notelist}}

===International===
{{updated|match played 26 November 2022}}<ref name=NFT>{{NFT|13043}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="19"|[[Mexico national football team|Mexico]]
|2005||1||0
|-
|2006||6||0
|-
|2007||21||3
|-
|2008||10||3
|-
|2009||9||1
|-
|2010||15||1
|-
|2011||15||5
|-
|2012||10||1
|-
|2013||12||0
|-
|2014||12||1
|-
|2015||13||7
|-
|2016||10||2
|-
|2017||10||1
|-
|2018||7||0
|-
|2019||9{{efn|name=Martinique|Andrés Guardado additionally played a match against Martinique in 2019, which is not recognized by FIFA.}}||3
|-
|2020||2||0
|-
|2021||9||0
|-
|2022||8||0
|-
|2024||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!180!!28
|}

{{notelist}}

{{updated|19 June 2019}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/jose-andres-guardado-hernandez/425/matches/|title=A. Guardado – Matches|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=14 October 2016}}</ref><ref name=NFT/>
:''Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Guardado goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Andrés Guardado
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 27 February 2007 || [[San Diego Stadium|Qualcomm Stadium]], [[San Diego]], United States || {{fb|VEN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|3–1 || [[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]]
|-
| align="center"|2 || 24 June 2007 || [[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago]], United States || {{fb|USA}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–2 || [[2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|3 || 14 July 2007 || [[Olympic Stadium (Caracas)|Estadio Olímpico]], [[Caracas]], Venezuela || {{fb|URU}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|3–1 || [[2007 Copa América]]
|-
| align="center"|4 || 8 June 2008 || Soldier Field, Chicago, United States || {{fb|PER}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|4–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|5 || 21 June 2008 || [[Estadio Universitario (UANL)|Estadio Universitario]], [[San Nicolás de los Garza]], Mexico || {{fb|BLZ}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|7–0 || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|6 || 6 September 2008 || [[Estadio Azteca]], [[Mexico City]], Mexico || {{fb|JAM}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| align="center"|7 || 5 September 2009 || [[Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá]], [[San José, Costa Rica]] || {{fb|CRC}} || align="center"|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| align="center"|8 || 13 May 2010 || [[NRG Stadium|Reliant Stadium]], [[Houston]], United States || {{fb|ANG}} || align="center"|1–0 || align=center |1–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|9 || 26 March 2011 || [[Oakland Coliseum|Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], United States || {{fb|PAR}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–1 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|10 || rowspan="2"|12 June 2011 || rowspan="2"|Soldier Field, Chicago, United States || rowspan="2"|{{fb|CRC}} || align="center"|2–0 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"|[[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|11 || align="center"|3–0
|-
| align="center"|12 || 25 June 2011 || [[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl]], [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]], United States || {{fb|USA}} || align="center"|2–2 || align=center |4–2 || 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
|-
| align="center"|13 || 4 September 2011 || [[RCDE Stadium|Estadi Cornellà-El Prat]], [[Cornellà de Llobregat]], Spain || {{fb|CHI}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|14 || 12 October 2012 || [[PNC Stadium|BBVA Compass Stadium]], [[Houston]], United States || {{fb|GUY}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|5–0 || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF third round|2014 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|15 || 23 June 2014 || [[Arena Pernambuco]], [[São Lourenço da Mata]], Brazil || {{fb|CRO}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–1 || [[2014 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|16 || 9 July 2015 || Soldier Field, Chicago, United States || {{fb|CUB}} || align="center"|4–0 || align="center"|6–0 || [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|17 || 15 July 2015 || [[Bank of America Stadium]], [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], United States || {{fb|TRI}} || align="center"|3–3 || align="center"|4–4 || 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
|-
| align="center"|18 || 19 July 2015 || [[MetLife Stadium]], [[East Rutherford, New Jersey|East Rutherford]], United States || {{fb|CRC}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
|-
| align="center"|19 || rowspan="2"|22 July 2015 || rowspan="2"|[[Georgia Dome]], [[Atlanta]], United States || rowspan="2"|{{fb|PAN}} || align="center"|1–1 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|2–1 || rowspan="2"|2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
|-
| align="center"|20 || align="center"|2–1
|-
| align="center"|21 || 26 July 2015 || [[Lincoln Financial Field]], [[Philadelphia]], United States || {{fb|JAM}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|3–1 || 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
|-
| align="center"|22 || 13 November 2015 || Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico || {{fb|SLV}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF fourth round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|23 || 29 March 2016 || Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico || {{fb|CAN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| align="center"|24 || 28 May 2016 || Georgia Dome, Atlanta, United States || {{fb|PAR}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|25 || 10 November 2017 || [[King Baudouin Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium || {{fb|BEL}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|3–3 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|26 || 5 June 2019 || [[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]], Atlanta, United States || {{fb|VEN}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|3–1 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|27 || rowspan="2"|19 June 2019 || rowspan="2"|[[Empower Field at Mile High|Broncos Stadium at Mile High]], [[Denver]], United States || rowspan="2"|{{fb|CAN}} || align="center"|2–0 || rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"|3–1 || rowspan="2"|[[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup]]
|-
| align="center"|28 || align="center"|3–1
|}

==Honours==
'''Deportivo La Coruña'''
*[[Segunda División]]: [[2011–12 Segunda División|2011–12]]
*[[UEFA Intertoto Cup]]: [[2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup|2008]]

'''PSV'''
*[[Eredivisie]]: [[2014–15 Eredivisie|2014–15]], [[2015–16 Eredivisie|2015–16]]
*[[Johan Cruyff Shield]]: [[2015 Johan Cruyff Shield|2015]], [[2016 Johan Cruyff Shield|2016]]

'''Betis'''
*[[Copa del Rey]]: [[2021–22 Copa del Rey|2021–22]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61202911|title=Real Betis 1–1 Valencia (5–4 on pens): Real Betis win Copa del Rey final on penalties|work=BBC Sport|date=23 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref>

'''Mexico'''
*[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]]: [[2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2011]], [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2015]], [[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2019]]
*[[CONCACAF Cup]]: [[2015 CONCACAF Cup|2015]]
*[[CONCACAF Nations League]] runner-up: [[2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League|2019–20]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Ryan |date=2025-03-24 |title=Concacaf Nations League Winners List: All the teams that have won the tournament |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/2025/03/24/67e0ae1122601d8a358b4584.html |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=MARCA |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Copa América]] third place: [[2007 Copa América|2007]]

'''Individual'''
*[[Liga MX|Mexican Primera División]] Best Rookie: [[2005 Primera División de México Apertura|Apertura 2005]]<ref name=Rookie/>
*[[Liga MX|Mexican Primera División]] Best Full-back: [[Primera División de México Apertura 2006|Apertura 2006]],<ref name=Oro/> [[Primera División de México Clausura 2007|Clausura 2007]]<ref name=Oro/>
*[[Atlas F.C.|Atlas]] Sporting Merit Trophy: 2007<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado, una década en el fútbol de Europa que comenzó como una joven promesa|url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/mexico/andres-guardado-una-decada-en-el-futbol-de-europa-que-comenzo-como-una-joven-promesa-fotos|website=TUDN}}</ref>
*[[Deportivo de La Coruña]] Fan's Player of the Year: 2008,<ref name=DLC2/> 2011<ref name=DLC3/>
*[[Deportivo de La Coruña]] Fan's Player of the Season: [[2007–08 La Liga|2007–08]],<ref name=DLC/> [[2011–12 Segunda División|2011–12]]<ref name=DLC4/>
*Tecate Premios Deportes Best Offensive Midfielder: 2009<ref name=Tecate>{{cite web | url=https://myboxingfans.com/2009/07/tecate-sports-awards-are-a-knockout/ | title=Tecate Sports Awards are a Knockout! &#124; MyBoxingFans - Boxing News | date=7 July 2009 | access-date=20 January 2024 | archive-date=20 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120013138/https://myboxingfans.com/2009/07/tecate-sports-awards-are-a-knockout/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Tecate Premios Deportes Best XI: 2009<ref name=Tecate/>
*[[Segunda División]] Best Attacking Midfielder: 2011–12<ref name=ATTM/>
*[[Eredivisie]] Player of the Month: November 2014<ref name=November/>
*[[Algemeen Dagblad|AD]] [[Eredivisie]] Player of the Year: 2014–15<ref name=AD/>
*[[Voetbal International|VI]]&nbsp; [[Eredivisie]] Player of the Year: [[:nl:Voetbal International (televisieprogramma)#Gillette Speler van het Jaar|2014–15]]<ref name=VI/>
*[[Algemeen Dagblad|AD]] [[Eredivisie]] Best XI: 2015–16<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tudn.com/futbol/eredivisie/guardado-y-moreno-en-el-11-ideal-en-holanda | title=Guardado y Moreno en el 11 ideal en Holanda &#124; TUDN Eredivisie &#124; TUDN }}</ref>
*Football Oranje Team of the Season: 2015–16<ref name=Oranje/>
*[[CONCACAF Awards|CONCACAF Best XI]]: [[2015 CONCACAF Awards|2015]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.concacaf.com/article/javier-hernandez-and-carli-lloyd-named-2015-concacaf-players-of-the-year|title=Javier Hernandez and Carli Lloyd Named 2015 CONCACAF Players of the Year|publisher=[[CONCACAF]]|date=22 January 2016|access-date=16 January 2019|archive-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819135212/http://www.concacaf.com/article/javier-hernandez-and-carli-lloyd-named-2015-concacaf-players-of-the-year|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[2016 CONCACAF Awards|2016]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.concacaf.com/article/bryan-ruiz-and-alex-morgan-named-2016-concacaf-players-of-the-year|title=Bryan Ruiz and Alex Morgan Named 2016 CONCACAF Players of the Year|publisher=CONCACAF|date=18 January 2017|access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref> [[2018 CONCACAF Awards|2018]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/awards/news/mexico-leads-way-in-concacaf-men-s-best-xi|title=Mexico leads way in Concacaf Men's Best XI|publisher=CONCACAF|date=15 January 2019|access-date=16 January 2019|archive-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117013330/https://www.concacaf.com/en/awards/news/mexico-leads-way-in-concacaf-men-s-best-xi|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]] Golden Ball: [[2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup|2015]]<ref name=Golden/>
*[[CONCACAF Gold Cup]] Best XI: [[2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup#Best XI|2019]];<ref name=BESTXI/>
*[[International Federation of Football History & Statistics|IFFHS]] CONCACAF Men's Team of the Decade: 2011–2020<ref>{{cite web|title=IFFHS MAN TEAM - CONCACAF - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020|url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/928|website=IFFHS|date=29 January 2021|access-date=31 January 2021}}</ref>
*[[IFFHS World Team#All-time Men's Dream Team (2021)|IFFHS CONCACAF Men's All Time Dream Team]]: 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://iffhs.com/posts/1135|title=IFFHS }}</ref>
*AS América Award: 2022<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrés Guardado, una historia de eternidad|url=https://as.com/futbol/2022/12/15/reportajes/1671060198_270028.html}}</ref>
*[[Liga MX]] All-Star: [[2024 MLS All-Star Game|2024]]<ref>https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/liga-mx-roster-for-2024-mls-all-star-game</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps]]

==References==
{{Reflist|group=note}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Andrés Guardado}}
*[https://en.realbetisbalompie.es/first_team/player/a-guardado-23581 Profile] at the Real Betis website
*{{MedioTiempo|andres-guardado}}
*{{BDFutbol|4149}}
*{{NFT player|13043}}
*{{FIFA player|251352}}

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[[Category:Mexican expatriate sportspeople in Germany]]
[[Category:Mexican expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:2022 FIFA World Cup players]]
[[Category:21st-century Mexican sportsmen]]