Antonio Guayre
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Antonio Guayre Betancor Perdomo, known as Guayre (born 23 April 1980 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
, Canary Islands
), is a Spanish
footballer.
Comfortable in various offensive positions - mainly winger - his professional career was constantly hindered by injuries, and he played mainly for Villarreal CF
.
's ranks, Guayre made his top flight
debut on 14 October 2000, in a 2–1 home success against Málaga CF
, and would contribute greatly to the side's escape from relegation.
He went on to represent Villarreal CF
(where he would become an important offensive figure in the team's domestic and European
consolidation, although never an automatic first-choice) and Celta de Vigo
.
After two injury-ravaged seasons with Celta, Guayre returned to the first division, joining CD Numancia
in August 2008. Again troubled by injuries, he played his first match for the Soria
outfit on 11 January 2009, appearing from the bench
in a 2–0 home win over Getafe CF
, and was released from contract at the end of the season.
In July 2009, Guayre returned to his first professional club, reuniting with the coach who gave him his topflight debut, Sergije Krešić
, and midfielder
s Jorge Larena (another youth product of Las Palmas) and Josico. In his first year
, he continued to be constantly bothered with physical problems, appearing in less than one 1/2 of the matches; the Canary Islands
side also finished in 17th position, just one point above the relegation zone.
for Spain
, playing 15 minutes in a 2006 FIFA World Cup
qualifier
5–0 success against San Marino
, in Almería
.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria commonly known as Las Palmas is the political capital, jointly with Santa Cruz, the most populous city in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands and the ninth largest city in Spain, with a population of 383,308 in 2010. Nearly half of the people of the island...
, Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
), is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer.
Comfortable in various offensive positions - mainly winger - his professional career was constantly hindered by injuries, and he played mainly for Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
.
Club career
After emerging through hometown UD Las PalmasUD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
's ranks, Guayre made his top flight
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
debut on 14 October 2000, in a 2–1 home success against Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, and would contribute greatly to the side's escape from relegation.
He went on to represent Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
(where he would become an important offensive figure in the team's domestic and European
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
consolidation, although never an automatic first-choice) and Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
.
After two injury-ravaged seasons with Celta, Guayre returned to the first division, joining CD Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
in August 2008. Again troubled by injuries, he played his first match for the Soria
Soria
Soria is a city in north-central Spain, the capital of the province of Soria in the autonomous community of Castile and León. , the municipality has a population of c. 39,500 inhabitants, nearly 40% of the population of the province...
outfit on 11 January 2009, appearing from the bench
Substitute (football)
In association football, a substitute is a player who is brought on to the pitch during a match in exchange for an existing player. Substitutions are generally made to replace a player who has become tired or injured, or who is not performing well; there may also be tactical reasons such as...
in a 2–0 home win over Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
, and was released from contract at the end of the season.
In July 2009, Guayre returned to his first professional club, reuniting with the coach who gave him his topflight debut, Sergije Krešić
Sergije Krešic
Sergije Krešić is a Croatian football manager and former player, who most recently coached UD Las Palmas. In Spain he is known by the name Sergio Kresic.- Playing career :...
, and midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
s Jorge Larena (another youth product of Las Palmas) and Josico. In his first year
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, he continued to be constantly bothered with physical problems, appearing in less than one 1/2 of the matches; the Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
side also finished in 17th position, just one point above the relegation zone.
International career
On 9 February 2005, Guayre earned his sole capCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, playing 15 minutes in a 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
qualifier
2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for UEFA teams. A total of 51 teams took part, divided in 8 Groups - five groups of 6 teams each and three groups of 7 teams each - competing for 13 places in the World Cup...
5–0 success against San Marino
San Marino national football team
The San Marino national football team is the national football team of San Marino, controlled by the San Marino Football Federation...
, in Almería
Almería
Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
.