Guillermo Franco

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Guillermo "Guille" Luis Franco Farquarson[1] (born 3 November 1976) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born and raised in Argentina, he played for the Mexico national team.

Early life

Guillermo Franco was born in Corrientes, the capital city of the Corrientes Province in Argentina.

Club career

San Lorenzo

Franco began his career with Argentine Primera División side San Lorenzo, playing with the team from 1996 to 2002 mainly as a right winger.

Monterrey

He then joined Mexican Monterrey in the middle of 2002, and made his debut during the 2002 Apertura. Franco was very successful with the Rayados, and led the league in scoring during the 2004 Apertura with 15 goals in 16 games, playing as a striker. He was part of the team that won the Mexican Primera División championship in 2003 and achieved runner-up position twice in 2004 and 2005.

Villarreal

Subsequently, Franco spent three years in Spain playing for Villarreal, but his spell was plagued with injuries. In his first season, Franco helped Villarreal reach the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League where they lost to Arsenal. Franco also scored a goal that qualified Villarreal for the UEFA Cup, in a 1–0 victory against Celta de Vigo.

West Ham United

In September 2009, Franco signed for West Ham United on a one-year contract, becoming the first Mexican to play for the Hammers.[2] On 25 September, it was disclosed that due to West Ham's perilous financial situation following former chairman Björgólfur Guðmundsson's financial collapse, West Ham's CEO Scott Duxbury, and their Sporting and Football Technical Director Gianluca Nani, had part financed the deal from their own salaries.[3] Franco made his debut for West Ham on 17 October 2009 in a 2–1 away defeat to Stoke City.[4] He scored his first goal for the team on 31 October 2009 to put them 1–0 up against Sunderland away from home, in a game that finished 2–2.[5] Franco became the third Mexican player to score in the Premier League, Jared Borgetti and Carlos Vela being the first and second respectively.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". On 24 April 2010, Franco assisted Scott Parker, who scored for the winner in a 3–2 victory against Wigan Athletic; a win which would see them safe from relegation.[6] In May it was announced that West Ham would release Franco.[7]

Vélez Sársfield

The striker then spent one semester as a free agent, until he joined Vélez Sársfield back in Argentina in January 2011.[8] He signed a one-year deal, and made his debut coming on as a second-half substitute for Santiago Silva in a 2–2 draw at Independiente in the first fixture of the 2011 Clausura. Subsequently, he played the starting minutes of the Copa Libertadores debut against Caracas FC, suffering a shoulder injury that left him out for the remainder of the season.[9] Having played less than 30 minutes, he offered the club to terminate his contract, or suspend his salary until he recovered,[10] though Vélez rejected it. He returned for the 2011 Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, entering the field and scoring one goal from a penalty in a 4–2 victory over Libertad. He also played the last 5 games of the 2011 Clausura (one as a starter),[11] helping his team win the Argentine league title.

Pachuca

On 21 January 2012, he joined Pachuca of the Mexican Primera División. The next season, the Chicago Fire signed him.[12]

Chicago Fire

Franco signed with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire on 14 September 2012.[12] On 21 January 2013 the club announced Franco's contract option was not picked up for the new season.[13]

On 29 January 2013, Franco announced his retirement from football.[14]

International career

In 2004, Franco became a naturalized Mexican citizen[15] after settling in Mexico in 2002; and made senior national team debut in 2005.

Franco played at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and was a part of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad. During the 2010 World Cup qualification, he contributed two goals in six games. He played in all four matches for Mexico at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

In September 2010, Franco announced his retirement from international football.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[16][17][18]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
San Lorenzo 1995–96 Argentine Primera División 3 0 3 0
1996–97 6 0 6 0
1997–98 10 1 10 1
1998–99 6 0 6 0
1999–2000 26 10 26 10
2000–01 19 7 19 7
2001–02 26 5 26 5
Total 76 23 76 23
Monterrey 2002–03 Liga MX 39 15 39 15
2003–04 30 12 30 12
2004–05 28 23 28 23
2005–06 22 13 22 13
Total 119 63 119 63
Villarreal 2005–06 La Liga 12 4 5 0 17 4
2006–07 27 2 5 0 32 2
2007–08 24 8 6 1 30 9
2008–09 18 0 1 1 6 1 25 2
Total 81 14 6 1 17 2 104 17
West Ham United 2009–10 Premier League 23 5 23 5
Vélez Sársfield 2010–11 Argentine Primera División 6 0 3 1 9 1
2011–12 12 5 6 4 18 9
Total 18 5 9 5 27 10
Pachuca 2011–12 Mexican Primera División 12 0 12 0
Chicago Fire 2012 MLS 3 0 3 0
Career total 332 110 6 1 26 7 364 118

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[18]
National team Year Apps Goals
Mexico 2005 4 1
2006 6 1
2007 0 0
2008 2 0
2009 8 4
2010 5 1
Total 25 7
Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Franco goal.
List of international goals scored by Guillermo Franco
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 8 October 2005 Estadio Alfonso Lastras, San Luis Potosí, Mexico {{ Template:Yesno alias = Guatemala flag alias = Flag of Guatemala.svg flag alias-1825 = Flag of Guatemala (1825-1838).svg flag alias-1839 = Flag of Guatemala (1839-1843).svg flag alias-1843 = Flag of Guatemala (1843-1851).svg flag alias-1851 = Flag of Guatemala (1851-1858).svg flag alias-1858 = Flag of Guatemala (1858–1871).svg flag alias-1871 = Flag of Guatemala (1871-1968).svg flag alias-1968 = Flag of Guatemala (1968-1997).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Guatemala.svg link alias-naval = Guatemalan Navy link alias-air force = Guatemalan Air Force link alias-army = Guatemalan Army link alias-navy = Guatemalan Navy size = name = variant = altlink = national football team

}} || style="text-align:center"|1–1 || style="text-align:center"|5–2 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification[19]

2 1 March 2006 Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, United States {{ Template:Yesno alias = Ghana flag alias = Flag of Ghana.svg flag alias-1964 = Ghana flag 1964.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Ghana.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Ghana.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Ghana.svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Ghana.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || Friendly[20]

3 10 June 2009 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico {{ Template:Yesno alias = Trinidad and Tobago flag alias = Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Trinidad and Tobago (1889–1958).svg flag alias-1958 = Flag of Trinidad and Tobago (1958–1962).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Trinidad and Tobago.svg link alias-naval = Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard flag alias-air force = Flag of the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard.svg Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard flag alias-army = Flag of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment.svg link alias-army = Trinidad and Tobago Regiment flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Trinidad and Tobago.svg link alias-navy = Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || style="text-align:center"|2–1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification[21]

4 23 July 2009 Soldier Field, Chicago, United States {{ Template:Yesno alias = Costa Rica flag alias = Flag of Costa Rica.svg flag alias-1839 = Flag of Costa Rica (1839-1848).svg flag alias-1848 = Flag of Costa Rica (1848-1906).svg flag alias-state = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg flag alias-naval = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg flag alias-navy = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rican Coast Guard Costa Rican Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || style="text-align:center"|1–0 || style="text-align:center"|5–3 (p.s.o.)|| 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup[22]

5 26 July 2009 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, United States {{safesubst: Template:Yesno alias = United States flag alias = Flag of the United States.svg flag alias-1776 = Flag of the United States (1776–1777).svg flag alias-1777 = Flag of the United States (1777–1795).svg flag alias-1777-Ross = Betsy Ross flag.svg flag alias-1795 = Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svg flag alias-1795FM = Flag of the United States (1795–1818).svg flag alias-1818 = Flag of the United States (1818-1819).svg flag alias-1819 = Flag of the United States (1819-1820).svg flag alias-1820 = Flag of the United States (1820-1822).svg flag alias-1822 = Flag of the United States (1822–1836).svg flag alias-1836 = Flag of the United States (1836-1837).svg flag alias-1837 = Flag of the United States (1837-1845).svg flag alias-1845 = Flag of the United States (1845-1846).svg flag alias-1846 = Flag of the United States (1846-1847).svg flag alias-1847 = Flag of the United States (1847-1848).svg flag alias-1848 = Flag of the United States (1848-1851).svg flag alias-1851 = Flag of the United States (1851-1858).svg flag alias-1858 = Flag of the United States (1858-1859).svg flag alias-1859 = Flag of the United States (1859-1861).svg flag alias-1861 = Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg flag alias-1863 = Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg flag alias-1865 = Flag of the United States (1865-1867).svg flag alias-1867 = Flag of the United States (1867-1877).svg flag alias-1877 = Flag of the United States (1877-1890).svg flag alias-1890 = Flag of the United States (1890-1891).svg flag alias-1891 = Flag of the United States (1891-1896).svg flag alias-1896 = Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg flag alias-1908 = Flag of the United States (1908-1912).svg flag alias-1912 = Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg flag alias-1959 = Flag of the United States (1959–1960).svg flag alias-1960 = Flag of the United States (Web Colors).svg flag alias-pantone = Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg flag alias-yacht = United States yacht flag.svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the United States Air Force.svg flag alias-coast guard-1799 = Ensign of the United States Revenue-Marine (1799).png flag alias-coast guard-1815 = Ensign of the United States Revenue-Marine (1815).png flag alias-coast guard-1836 = Ensign of the United States Revenue-Marine (1836).png flag alias-coast guard-1841 = Ensign of the United States Revenue-Marine (1841).png flag alias-coast guard-1867 = Ensign of the United States Revenue-Marine (1867).png flag alias-coast guard-1868 = Ensign of the United States Revenue-Marine (1868).png flag alias-coast guard-1915 = Ensign of the United States Coast Guard (1915-1953).png flag alias-coast guard-1953 = Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg flag alias-coast guard = Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg link alias-coast guard = United States Coast Guard flag alias-army = Flag of the United States Army.svg link alias-naval = United States Navy flag alias-navy-1864 = Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg flag alias-navy = Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg link alias-navy = United States Navy link alias-marines = United States Marine Corps flag alias-marines-1914 = Flag of the United States Marine Corps (1914-1939).png flag alias-marines = Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg link alias-merchant marine = United States Merchant Marine flag alias-merchant marine = Flag of the United States Merchant Marine Higher Resolution.jpg flag alias-space force = Flag of the United States Space Force.svg link alias-military = United States Armed Forces link alias-football = United States men's national soccer team link alias-Australian rules football = United States men's national Australian rules football team flag alias-23px = Flag of the United States (23px).png empty = USA Selects size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || style="text-align:center"|5–0 || style="text-align:center"|5–0 || 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup[23]

6 5 September 2009 Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, San José, Costa Rica {{ Template:Yesno alias = Costa Rica flag alias = Flag of Costa Rica.svg flag alias-1839 = Flag of Costa Rica (1839-1848).svg flag alias-1848 = Flag of Costa Rica (1848-1906).svg flag alias-state = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg flag alias-naval = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg flag alias-navy = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rican Coast Guard Costa Rican Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || style="text-align:center"|2–0 || style="text-align:center"|3–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification[24]

7 24 May 2010 Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = England flag alias = Flag of England.svg flag alias-naval = English White Ensign 1620.svg link alias-naval = Royal Navy flag alias-navy = English White Ensign 1620.svg link alias-navy = Royal Navy link alias-cricket = England cricket team empty = England Saxons size = name = variant = altlink = national football team altvar = football

}} || style="text-align:center"|1–2 || style="text-align:center"|1–3 || Friendly

Honours

San Lorenzo

Monterrey

Vélez Sársfield

Mexico

Individual

References

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