Nicolás Guirín Explained

Nicolás Guirin
Fullname:Nicolás Guirin Chialvo
Birth Date:7 May 1995
Birth Place:Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
Height:1.84m
Currentclub:Uruguay Montevideo
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:2014–2023
Clubs1:Plaza Colonia
Caps1:150
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Unión Española
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2024-
Clubs3:Uruguay Montevideo
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:25 February 2024

Nicolás Guirin Chialvo (born 7 May 1995) is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Uruguay Montevideo.[1]

Career

Plaza Colonia

Born in Nueva Palmira, located within the Colonia Department, Guirin began his professional career with Plaza Colonia.[2] He made his senior debut during the 2014–15 season, appearing in the club's 2–1 defeat to Cerro Largo on 20 September 2014.[3] After several seasons of sporadic appearances, Guirin broke into the first team during the 2017 season, registering 22, 26, and 37 league appearances over the next three seasons.

In December 2021, Guirin rejected a contract offer from Ecuadorian club Guayaquil Sport, electing to remain in Uruguay for family reasons.[4] [5]

Unión Española

In 2023, he played for Chilean Primera División club Unión Española.[6]

Personal life

In November 2020, Guirin tested positive for COVID-19.[7]

Career statistics

Club

[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Plaza Colonia2014–15Uruguayan Segunda División100100
2015–16Uruguayan Primera División2020
2016Uruguayan Primera División000000
2017Uruguayan Primera División220220
2018Uruguayan Segunda División260260
2019Uruguayan Primera División370370
2020Uruguayan Primera División302050
2021Uruguayan Primera División100100
2022Uruguayan Primera División3602010390
2023Uruguayan Primera División4040
Career total150040101550

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uruguay – N. Guirin – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 6 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Guirín, el autodidacta del arco que tiene el secreto de la valla invicta. Guirín, the self-taught goalkeeper who has the secret of the unbeaten fence. Spanish. Luis Eduardo. Inzaurralde. Referi. El Observador. 8 October 2019. 1 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Plaza Colonia vs. Cerro Largo – 20 September 2014 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 1 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Plaza Colonia: Nicolás Guirín aclaró que no se irá al exterior. Priorizará su paternidad. Plaza Colonia: Nicolás Guirín clarified that he will not go abroad. He will prioritize his fatherhood. Spanish. Fútbol.uy. 22 December 2021. 1 April 2023.
  5. Web site: Guirín no se va. Guirín does not leave. Spanish. Martín. Bachs. Tenfield. 27 December 2021. 1 April 2023.
  6. News: Reyes . Luis . Unión sorprende con su mercado: cuatro jugadores dejan el club y abordan el ‘caso Piñeiro’ . 15 December 2023 . . 15 December 2023 . es.
  7. Web site: Covid 19 llegó a Plaza Colonia. Nicolás Guirín dio positivo de la enfermedad. Covid 19 arrived at Plaza Colonia. Nicolás Guirín tested positive for the disease. Spanish. RO Contenidos. 19 November 2020. 1 April 2023.