Agustín Marchesín
A commanding and often spectacular goalkeeper whose career arc saw him become a stalwart for both Mexico's biggest club and its national team.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: March 16·Millennials
Biography
Agustín Marchesín's path to becoming one of Latin America's most reliable goalkeepers was one of steady ascent rather than overnight fame. Emerging from the youth system of Lanús in Argentina, he honed his craft through loan spells before establishing himself as a formidable presence. His big break came with a move to Mexico's Club América, where his acrobatic saves and commanding presence in the box made him a fan favorite and a league champion. That success translated to the international stage, where he eventually became the first-choice goalkeeper for the Argentine national team during a period of transition. Known for his fiery competitiveness and sharp reflexes, Marchesín's career is defined by his ability to deliver under pressure in some of the hemisphere's most intense football environments, from the clásicos of Mexico City to the Copa América.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Agustín was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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The biggest hits of 1988
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Agustín's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- He won back-to-back Liga MX titles with Club América in the 2018 Apertura and 2019 Clausura tournaments.
- He earned over 15 caps for the Argentina national team, including appearances in the Copa América.
- He made over 100 appearances for Portuguese Primeira Liga side Porto after his transfer from América.
Did You Know?
Before his professional debut, he had loan spells with lower-division Argentine clubs such as Huracán de Tres Arroyos and Flandria.
He is known for his distinctive look, often sporting long hair and a beard.
He kept a clean sheet in his debut for the Argentine national team in a 1-0 friendly win over Guatemala in 2018.
“You have to be ready for anything, because in goal, the game is decided in a second.”
