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Guillermo Franco (Guillermo Luis Franco Farquarson) was born on 3 November, 1976 in Corrientes, Argentina, is an Argentine-Mexican footballer (born 1976). Discover Guillermo Franco's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
Popular As |
Guillermo Luis Franco Farquarson |
Occupation |
N/A |
Age |
47 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
Born |
3 November 1976 |
Birthday |
3 November |
Birthplace |
Corrientes, Argentina |
Nationality |
Argentina
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 47 years old group.
Guillermo Franco Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Guillermo Franco height is 1.81 m .
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Height |
1.81 m |
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Not Available |
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Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Guillermo Franco Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Guillermo Franco worth at the age of 47 years old? Guillermo Franco’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Argentina. We have estimated Guillermo Franco's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
footballer |
Guillermo Franco Social Network
Timeline
Guillermo "Guille" Luis Franco Farquarson (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.
Guillermo Franco was born in Corrientes, the capital city of the Corrientes Province in Argentina.
Franco began his career with Argentine Primera División side San Lorenzo, playing with the team from 1996 to 2002 mainly as a right winger.
He then joined Mexican Monterrey in the middle of 2002, and made his debut during the 2002 Apertura.
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.
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.
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.
In 2004, Franco became a naturalized Mexican citizen 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.
In September 2009, Franco signed for West Ham United on a one-year contract, becoming the first Mexican to play for the Hammers.
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.
Franco made his debut for West Ham on 17 October 2009 in a 2–1 away defeat to Stoke City.
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.
Franco became the third Mexican player to score in the Premier League, Jared Borgetti and Carlos Vela being the first and second respectively.
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.
In May it was announced that West Ham would release Franco.
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.
The striker then spent one semester as a free agent, until he joined Vélez Sársfield back in Argentina in January 2011.
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.
Having played less than 30 minutes, he offered the club to terminate his contract, or suspend his salary until he recovered, 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), helping his team win the Argentine league title.
On 21 January 2012, he joined Pachuca of the Mexican Primera División.
The next season, the Chicago Fire signed him.
Franco signed with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire on 14 September 2012.
On 21 January 2013 the club announced Franco's contract option was not picked up for the new season.
On 29 January 2013, Franco announced his retirement from football.