Memo Ochoa net worth and salary: how much money does he earns in Club America in 2021?

Returning to America was surely one of the most difficult decisions for Memo Ochoa in his career. Just after getting a community passport, with a family of four and the quality of life that residing in Europe represents, her prodigal son wanted to go home.

And it is that where it is seen, Memo ended up being the winner in this negotiation. He arrived at one of the most reinforced teams in the Liga MX, forced to be the protagonist and full of good players who will bring him closer to success, so the sports part is extremely hopeful.

But he not only wins in the sports field, because the Azulcrema leadership ended up convincing Memo with a juicy salary that will break precedents and will make him the highest paid Mexican player in the history of the League, and very close to the salary that André-Pierre Gignac at Tigres UANL.

How much is Memo Ochoa's salary in America?

Memo Ochoa charges 1.5 million dollars per contract year in America, which represents an approximate value of 88 million Mexican pesos. This breakdown, always in legal tender in Mexico, represents 7.3 million Mexican pesos per month, 1.8 million Mexican pesos per week and 257,000 Mexican pesos per day.

Meanwhile, Guillermo Ochoa's Net Worth is $ 5 million.

Update: Guillermo Ochoa's trajectory through the years

Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper, for many years now. "Memo" Ochoa is a Mexican soccer legend and one of the most important players of all times.

He started his career very young, in the year 2004 where he debuted in Club América. Ochoa soon became part of the squad, and a regular player. He fought for the goalkeeper position in the first years with player like Adolfo Rios or Sebastian Saja, but finally he became the starter one.

With Club America, Memo had great performances. He won several titles with the club like Liga MX or Interleagues, but probably the most important one was the CONCACAF Champions League in 2006.

After playing 239 games for the team in different competitions like Liga MX or Copa Libertadores, and staying more than 7 years, he decided to boost his professional career with his first European experience at Club Ajaccio from France. His great performances at the Club America called the attention of the French club, who paid around $8 million dollars for the Mexican goalkeeper.

In his stance in France, he had the chance to face many stars like Edinson Cavani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Brazilian Alex, and others. In most of the games he did very well, and in many occasions he was part of the team of the week. After 3 years, and more than 100 games, Ochoa decided to make the next move in his career after Ajaccio confirmed the relegation.

His next stop would be Spain, were he played for Malaga FC and also Granada FC. Between 2014 and 2016 he stayed in Spain, but had fewer minutes than in his other clubs. Playing less than 60 games in 3 years, he moved to Belgium to Standard Liège. With the Belgium team he won the Belgium Cup and he recovered the confidence he lost in Spain.

After 86 games with the Belgium team, Ochoa decided it was time to return home. Club America called him, and for a $1.5 million dollars contract per year he returned to his first club. Memo Ochoa has not only played in many teams during his career but he also won several individual awards.

He has been recognized as the best Mexican goalkeeper many times, and was also the first Mexican soccer player nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or from France Football.

Guillermo Ochoa with the Mexico National team

"Memo" has been a regular player for the Mexico national team since 2005. He is one of the players with the most appearances with the national team jersey, having played 150 games for Mexico. Guillermo Ochoa have played in different tournaments through the years, and he had been normally the starter goalkeeper with all the different coaches that have managed the national team.

He have participated in 4 different FIFA World Cups (South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022). His best participation was in Brazil 2014, specially in the game against the hosts, were he made 10 successful saves and denied Neymar many times. Memo Ochoa also participated in many editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, winning it 5 times.

Guillermo Ochoa was also part of the 2020 Japan Olympics squad, as the reinforce for the team. The Mexico national team did very well, and they obtained the third place, and Ochoa added a bronze medal to his curriculum.

Memo Ochoa's personal life

Guillermo Ochoa is married with Karla Mora, a Mexican model. They married in 2017 in Ibiza, after several years going out together. They have 3 children, Lucciana, Guillermo and Karla.

Memo is not only a soccer player, but he also studied in the Johan Cruyff Institute, were he did a Management degree in "Online Soccer Management". When Memo was asked about the inspiration that moved him to realize the degree, he said:

"I know one day the minutes as a player will be over, and I will have to face life from other role"