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| Amado Guevara | |
|---|---|
| Name | Amado Guevara |
| Fullname | Amado Guevara |
| Birth date | 2 May 1976 |
| Birth place | Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Youthclubs | Motagua |
| Clubs | Motagua; Tecos; Zacatepec; Saprissa; Comunicaciones; New York Red Bulls; Toronto FC; Chivas USA; Platense |
| Nationalteam | Honduras |
| Nationalyears | 1994–2010 |
| Nationalcaps | 138 |
| Nationalgoals | 27 |
Amado Guevara (born 2 May 1976) is a Honduran former professional footballer and coach who played as an attacking midfielder. He is best known for his performances for F.C. Motagua, Club Deportivo Saprissa, Comunicaciones F.C., and Major League Soccer sides such as the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC, as well as for a long international career with the Honduras national football team. Guevara earned acclaim for his playmaking, set-piece delivery, and leadership, becoming one of the most decorated Honduran footballers of his generation.
Guevara was born in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, and came through the youth system of F.C. Motagua, where he developed alongside peers who later featured in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras and Honduran national squads. As a teenager he advanced through regional tournaments and was scouted while competing in youth competitions that fed players into clubs like Club Deportivo Olimpia and C.D. Victoria. His formative years coincided with an era when Honduran players increasingly moved to leagues in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Guatemala, creating pathways that Guevara would later follow.
Guevara made his professional debut with F.C. Motagua and established himself as a creative leader, helping Motagua compete for titles in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras. He transferred to Tecos F.C. in Liga MX and had spells with Atlético Zacatepec in the Ascenso MX before moving to Deportivo Saprissa in Costa Rica, where he won domestic honors in the Liga FPD and featured in regional competitions such as the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Guevara later joined Comunicaciones F.C. in Guatemala and became a fan favorite, lifting trophies in the Liga Nacional de Guatemala.
In 2004 he signed with the MetroStars/New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. Guevara became MLS MVP while captaining the Red Bulls and competing against MLS rivals like D.C. United, LA Galaxy, and Chicago Fire. He also had stints with Toronto FC and Chivas USA, playing alongside and against players from clubs such as Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas. Later returns to F.C. Motagua and a spell with Platense F.C. (Honduras) rounded out a club career that included domestic leagues, continental tournaments like the CONCACAF Champions League, and high-profile fixtures across North America and Central America.
Guevara debuted for the Honduras national football team in the mid-1990s and became a mainstay for over a decade. He represented Honduras in multiple editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, including tournaments against teams such as United States men's national soccer team, Mexico national football team, and Costa Rica national football team. Guevara played in FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns against CONCACAF rivals like Trinidad and Tobago national football team and Canada men's national soccer team, and he featured in the depleted but determined Honduras squads that challenged regional powers such as Haiti national football team and Panama national football team. His international tally placed him among Honduras's most-capped players alongside contemporaries who starred in tournaments with squads from El Salvador national football team and Guatemala national team.
An attacking midfielder by trade, Guevara combined close control, vision, and set-piece precision, drawing comparisons with Central American playmakers who excelled in the CONCACAF region. He influenced the tactical approaches of clubs like F.C. Motagua and Comunicaciones F.C. by providing late runs into the penalty area and orchestrating attacks in systems resembling those used by clubs such as Deportivo Saprissa and Tecos F.C.. His success in MLS helped pave the way for further Honduran exports to leagues including Liga MX and Major League Soccer, and his MVP award and continental performances left a legacy referenced by Honduran internationals who followed, including players that later made impacts at FC Dallas and New York City FC academies.
After retiring as a player, Guevara transitioned into coaching and management within the Honduran football landscape. He took roles that involved working with youth and senior squads in organizations like F.C. Motagua and engaged with the structures of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras. His post-playing career included tactical and leadership responsibilities, drawing on experiences from professional environments such as Major League Soccer and Central American clubs that compete in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup and regional leagues.
Guevara is a public figure in Honduras and has been linked with charitable and community initiatives in Tegucigalpa and beyond, collaborating with former teammates and football institutions like F.C. Motagua and national team alumni. Off the pitch he has been associated with media appearances in coverage by regional broadcasters that follow competitions including the CONCACAF Gold Cup and domestic leagues in Central America.
Category:1976 births Category:Living people Category:Honduran footballers Category:Association football midfielders Category:F.C. Motagua players Category:New York Red Bulls players Category:Toronto FC players Category:International association football players