Nahuel Guzmán

Footballer

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Nahuel Guzmán is an Argentine association football player known for his role as a goalkeeper.

Guzmán has recorded over 200 clean sheets and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Liga MX history.

He made his professional debut for Newell's Old Boys in August 2006 and was crucial in their 2013 championship win.

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Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Nahuel Ignacio Guzmán Palomeque, born in Argentina, is a professional footballer renowned for his skills as a goalkeeper. He began his professional journey with Newell's Old Boys, making his debut in August 2006. After a loan spell at Independiente Rivadavia from 2008 to 2009, Guzmán returned to Newell's, where he played a pivotal role in securing the Primera División championship in 2013.

Rise to Prominence

In July 2014, Guzmán transferred to Tigres UANL, a club in Liga MX, where he quickly established himself as a key player. His debut for Tigres came in a match against Atlas de Guadalajara, and he soon helped the team reach the finals of Liga MX and the Copa Libertadores. Notably, he was instrumental in Tigres winning the Apertura 2015 season, where he made crucial saves during the penalty shootout against Pumas UNAM.

International Career

Guzmán's international career includes representing Argentina at various youth levels, including the U-17 and U-20 teams. He made his senior debut in 2014 and was part of the squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, stepping in as a replacement for the injured Sergio Romero.

Legacy and Achievements

With over 200 clean sheets to his name, Guzmán is celebrated as one of the best goalkeepers in Liga MX history. His accolades include multiple Liga MX titles, individual honors such as Liga MX Best Goalkeeper, and recognition in the CONCACAF Champions League. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Argentine football.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 18 September 2026

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 13 June 2017

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Club career

Newell's Old Boys

Guzman made his professional debut for Newell's Old Boys in August 2006 against C.A. Belgrano. On 2008, he went on loan to Independiente Rivadavia until 2009. He was a key member in securing the championship of Newell's in the 2013 Final Tournament.

Tigres UANL

In July 2014, he was transferred to Liga MX club Tigres UANL to play the Apertura 2014 season. Guzmán made his official debut with Tigres in a 0–0 draw against Atlas de Guadalajara at the Estadio Jalisco on 19 July. That season, Guzmán and his club made it to the finals of Liga MX against Club América. In the home leg, Tigres won by 1–0 with goal of Joffre Guerrón. In the second leg, Guzmán received a red card, as did teammates Hernán Burbano and Damián Ariel Álvarez. Tigres lost 3–0, in an overall score of 3–1. Tigres reached to the finals of the Copa Libertadores 2015 against River Plate. After a 0–0 draw in the home leg, Tigres lost the second leg by 3–0 in Buenos Aires. In December 2015, Guzmán and his team became champions of the Apertura 2015 season. In the first leg of the finals against Pumas UNAM, Tigres won by 3–0. In the second leg, Pumas won by 3–0. In extra time Tigres scored the 1–3 at 103' but Pumas equalized 1–4 at 119'. After an aggregate of 4–4, Tigres won via penalty shoot-out 4–2, with Guzmán stopping the fourth shot from Pumas. A year later, Guzmán and his team faced América to become champions for the fifth time. In the first and second leg the teams tied 1–1.…

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International career

Guzmán was an integral part of the Argentina U-17 side in the World Cup of the category 2003. On 13 October 2014, he played 45 minutes with Argentina in the 7–0 victory against Hong Kong in a friendly match. In May 2018 he was named in Argentina's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Guzmán was called up to the final 23-man squad after first-choice keeper Sergio Romero was ruled out through injury.

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Club: Tigres UANL (2014–)
Club: FC Barcelona (2010–2014)
Club: Independiente Rivadavia (2008–2009)
Club: Argentina national under-17 football team (2003–2003)
Club: Argentina national under-20 football team (2004–2004)
Club: Argentina men's national football team (2014–)
National team: Argentina

Legacy

Honours

Newell's Old Boys

Primera División: 2013 Final Tigres UANL

Liga MX: Apertura 2015, Apertura 2016, Apertura 2017, Clausura 2019, Clausura 2023 Campeón de Campeones: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023 CONCACAF Champions League: 2020 Campeones Cup: 2018, 2023 Copa Libertadores runner-up: 2015 FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2020 Argentina

Copa América runner-up: 2015, 2016 Individual

Liga MX Best XI: Apertura 2015, Apertura 2016, Clausura 2019, Apertura 2025 Liga MX Save of the Season: 2015–16 Liga MX Best Goalkeeper: 2022–23, 2025–26 CONCACAF Champions League Golden Glove: 2020 CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2020 Liga MX All-Star: 2021, 2026

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Clubs

Argentina men's national football team2014current
Tigres UANL2014current
Argentina national under-17 football team2003–2003
Argentina national under-20 football team2004–2004
Independiente Rivadavia2008–2009
FC Barcelona2010–2014

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