Cristian David Guanca (born 26 March 1993) is an Argentinian professional
footballer
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who plays as a
left midfielder
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and a
forward
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People
* Forward (surname)
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* Forward (association football)
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for Saudi Pro League side
Al-Shabab.
Career
On 17 June 2018, Guanca joined Saudi Arabian club
Al-Ettifaq
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on a one-year loan from
Colón.
On 3 July 2019, Guanca joined
Al-Shabab on a three-year contract. On 9 July 2021, Guanca signed one-year contract extension before joining Emirati side
Al Ain
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on loan. On 24 August 2022, Guanca renewed his contract with Al-Shabab, signing a three-year extension. On 15 July 2023, Guanca joined
Al Wahda on loan. On 30 January 2024, Guanca joined
Al-Taawoun on a six-month loan.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Individual
*Saudi Pro League Player of the Month:
August & September 2022
Al Ain
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UAE Pro League:
2021–22
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UAE League Cup
The UAE League Cup ( ar, كأس رابطة المحترفين الإماراتية) or the Pro League Cup is a knockout tournament for clubs in the UAE Pro-League. The first edition of the tournament was played in the 2008–2009 season.
In the 2 ...
:
2021–22
References
External links
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Living people
Argentine men's footballers
Argentine expatriate men's footballers
Footballers from Buenos Aires
1993 births
Chacarita Juniors footballers
Club Atlético Colón footballers
C.S. Emelec footballers
Kasımpaşa S.K. footballers
Al-Ettifaq FC players
Al Shabab FC (Riyadh) players
Al Ain FC players
Al Wahda FC players
Al Taawoun FC players
Argentine Primera División players
Primera Nacional players
Ecuadorian Serie A players
Süper Lig players
Saudi Pro League players
UAE Pro League players
Argentine emigrants to Ecuador
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Ecuador
Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates
Argentine expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates
Men's association football midfielders
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