Guillermo Franco

Quick Facts

Full Name	Guillermo Franco
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 3, 1976(1976-11-03)
Age	48
Birthplace	Corrientes
Country	Argentina
Birth City	Corrientes
Horoscope	Capricorn

Guillermo Franco Biography

Guillermo Franco is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on November 3, 1976 in Corrientes, Corrientes, Argentina. Guillermo Luis Franco (born 3 November 1976) is an Argentine naturalized Mexican former football striker. Franco last played for Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire. He also played for the Mexico national team, until his international retirement in September 2010.

He 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. Franco played in all four matches for Mexico at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

In September 2010, he 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.

In 2004, Franco became a naturalized Mexican citizen after settling in Mexico in 2002; and made his debut for the national side in 2005.

Guillermo Franco Net Worth

Guillermo Franco is one of the richest Association Football Player from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Guillermo Franco 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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. 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 Primera División de México championship in 2003 and achieved runner-up position twice in 2004 and 2005.

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, despite his wish to stay at the club, it was announced that West Ham had released Franco.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Guillermo Franco height 5 ft 11 in Guillermo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Guillermo Franco Dating?

According to our records, Guillermo Franco is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Guillermo Franco’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Guillermo Franco. You may help us to build the dating records for Guillermo Franco!

Facts & Trivia

Guillermo Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Guillermo Franco celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.