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Jorge GuaguaEcuadorian footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 28.09.1981
Country:  Ecuador |
Content:
- Jorge Guagua: Ecuadorean Football Legend
- World Cup Appearance and Club Hopping
- Success with LDU Quito
- International Recognition and Club Transitions
- Titles and Legacy
- Ecuadorian Champion (6): 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017
Jorge Guagua: Ecuadorean Football Legend
Early Career and National DebutJorge Guagua's football journey began at Naval Sports Association before being scouted by El Nacional. He made his professional debut in 2000 and went on to win two league titles with the "Army Team" over the next six and a half years. Notably, he represented Ecuador in the 2001 and 2004 Copa América.
World Cup Appearance and Club Hopping
Despite his reputation as a skilled and tenacious defender, Guagua often played backup to seasoned defender Iván Hurtado during his early international career. He finally featured in the 2006 World Cup, showcasing strong defensive chemistry with Giovanni Espinoza. Following the tournament, Guagua briefly moved to Argentina's Colón before returning home to Emelec in 2007.
Success with LDU Quito
In 2010, Guagua joined LDU Quito, named the Best Club in South America in 2008 and 2009. With LDU, he won the Ecuadorian championship in 2010 and reached the Copa Sudamericana final in 2011.
International Recognition and Club Transitions
Guagua's talent was recognized with his selection as the Best Defender in the Venezuelan Championship in 2014. He also made the list of the Top 11 players in the Ecuadorian Championship in both 2014 and 2015. In 2012, he transferred to Mexican club Atlas in Guadalajara before eventually returning to his boyhood club Emelec on loan through Guayaquil City.
Titles and Legacy
Throughout his illustrious career, Jorge Guagua has accumulated numerous accolades:
Ecuadorian Champion (6): 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017
Copa Sudamericana Finalist: 2011Best Defender in Venezuelan Championship: 2014
Top 11 Player in Ecuadorian Championship (2): 2014, 2015
Guagua's contributions to Ecuadorian football and his impressive achievements on and off the field have cemented his status as one of the nation's most respected and successful defenders.
