Alejandro Guerra facts for kids
Guerra training with Palmeiras in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 9 July 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.72 m | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Caracas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2010 | Caracas | 128 | (23) |
| 2004–2005 | → Juventud Antoniana (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Deportivo Anzoátegui | 33 | (16) |
| 2011–2015 | Mineros de Guayana | 94 | (18) |
| 2014 | → Atletico Nacional (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Atletico Nacional | 67 | (15) |
| 2017–2020 | Palmeiras | 46 | (7) |
| 2019 | → Bahia (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2021 | Delfines del Este | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Venezuela U20 | 8 | (0) |
| 2006–2017 | Venezuela | 61 | (4) |
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Alejandro Abraham Guerra Morales (born on July 9, 1985) is a former professional football player from Venezuela. He played as an attacking midfielder, which means he was a player who helped both defend and attack, often scoring goals or setting them up for his teammates.
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Alejandro Guerra's Football Journey
Alejandro Guerra started his exciting football career in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. He became known for his skill and passion for the game.
Playing for Caracas FC
Guerra began playing for his first big club, Caracas FC, in 2003. He quickly showed his talent, scoring his first professional goal in September 2003 in a big 6–0 win.
In 2004, he went on loan to a club called Juventud Antoniana for a year. After returning to Caracas FC, he became a regular player, meaning he played almost every game. He even scored his first goal in the important Copa Libertadores tournament in 2007. After many years with Caracas FC, he left the club in 2010.
Moving to Deportivo Anzoátegui
In July 2010, Guerra joined another top Venezuelan club, Deportivo Anzoátegui. He made a strong start, scoring in his very first game for them.
He had an amazing season with Deportivo Anzoátegui, scoring three goals in one game (a hat-trick) twice! He finished the season with 16 goals, which is a lot for a midfielder. He also scored a goal in the 2011 Copa Sudamericana tournament.
Time with Mineros de Guayana
Guerra then moved to Mineros de Guayana in July 2011. He quickly became a key player for them, scoring two goals in one game in September 2011.
He helped Mineros de Guayana finish second in the league in 2013–14. He also played a big part in the 2012 Copa Sudamericana, scoring three goals. His team even became the first Venezuelan club to win an away match in that competition!
Becoming a Champion with Atlético Nacional
In 2014, Guerra moved to Colombia to play for Atlético Nacional. This was his first time playing for a club outside Venezuela. He played so well that the club decided to buy him permanently in 2015.
Guerra was a very important player for Atlético Nacional. He helped them win the Copa Libertadores in 2016. This was a huge achievement because he became the first Venezuelan player ever to win this famous tournament! He scored three goals in the competition, including two important goals that helped his team reach the quarterfinals.
Playing in Brazil with Palmeiras
In December 2016, Guerra signed a three-year contract with the Brazilian club Palmeiras. This was a big move for him, joining one of Brazil's top teams.
In 2019, he went on loan to another Brazilian club, Bahia, for a short time before returning to Palmeiras.
Playing for Venezuela (International Career)
Alejandro Guerra also proudly represented his country, Venezuela, in international football.
He played for the Venezuela U20 team in 2005. Then, in May 2006, he made his debut for the main Venezuela national team. He scored his first goal for his country in January 2007 in a friendly game against Sweden.
Guerra was chosen to play for Venezuela in several major tournaments, including the 2007 Copa América, 2015 Copa América, and Copa América Centenario. He played his first game in the Copa América tournament in June 2007, helping Venezuela win 1–0 against Bolivia. He played a total of 61 games for his country, scoring 4 goals.
Honours
Alejandro Guerra won many trophies and awards during his career:
Caracas
- Venezuelan Primera División: 2003–04, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10
- Copa Venezuela: 2009
Mineros de Guayana
- Copa Venezuela: 2011
Atlético Nacional
- Categoría Primera A: 2014–I, 2015–II
- Copa Colombia: 2016
- Superliga Colombiana: 2016
- Copa Libertadores: 2016
Palmeiras
Individual
- Copa Libertadores Best Player: 2016
See also
In Spanish: Alejandro Guerra para niños
