Guillermo Sara (born 30 September 1987) is a retired Argentine footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
![]() Guillermo Sara in 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Guillermo Sara | ||
Date of birth | (1987-09-30) 30 September 1987 (age 34) | ||
Place of birth | Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
1991–2008 | Atlético Rafaela | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2013 | Atlético Rafaela | 141 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Real Betis | 15 | (0) |
2015–2018 | Boca Juniors | 30 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Lanús | 5 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Atlético Rafaela | 24 | (0) |
National team | |||
2006 | Argentina U20 | 8 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Santa Fe, Sara joined Atlético Rafaela's youth setup in 1991, aged four.[1] In 2006, he was promoted to the first-team, but only made his senior debuts on 1 November 2008, starting in a 2–1 away win over Tiro Federal.
On 4 August 2012 Sara became the first Argentine goalkeeper to defend two penalties in one game, both from José Sand in a 1–1 draw against Racing Club.[2]
On 10 July 2013 Sara joined La Liga side Real Betis in a season-long loan deal, with a €1 million buyout clause.[3] He made his division debut on 25 August, starting in a 1–2 home loss to Celta de Vigo.[4]
In 2015, Sara signed with Argentinian club Boca Juniors. On 28 September 2016, Sara saved two penalties against Lanús in the Round of 16 of the Copa Argentina.
On 1 January 2022, Sara announced his retirement from football, after being without contract since 3 August 2021, when he terminated his contract with Atlético de Rafaela.[5]
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