Vicente Guaita

Vicente Guaita Panadero (Spanish pronunciation: [biˈθente ˈɣwajta panaˈðeɾo]; born 10 January 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Crystal Palace.

He appeared in 176 La Liga matches over eight seasons with Valencia and Getafe, as well as a season on loan with Recreativo in the Segunda Division. In 2018, he signed with Crystal Palace.

Club Career

Valencia

Born in Torrent, Valencian Community, Guaita graduated from the Valencia youth system after arriving there from CD Monte-sion at the age of 13, being promoted to the first team for the 2008–09 season following the retirement of longtime incumbent Santiago Canizares. Additionally, as German Timo Hildebrand became ostracised by coach Unai Emery, he became the backup.

Guaita made his official debut with the main squad on 2 October 2008, in a UEFA Cup tie against Maritimo (2–1 home win). However, after the signing of veteran Cesar Sanchez from Tottenham Hotspur later in the year and the full recovery of Renan, he remained third choice until the end of the campaign.

In 2009–10, with Sanchez having renewed his link a further year and the signing of Mallorca's Miguel Angel Moya, Guaita was deemed surplus to requirements and joined, on loan, Segunda Division's Recreativo de Huelva. As the Andalusians finished comfortably in mid-table he was awarded the competition's Ricardo Zamora Trophy, with just 24 goals conceded in 30 appearances.

In November–December 2010, profiting from injuries to both Cesar and Moya, Guaita had a run of several matches for Valencia, notably a 2–1 home win against Almeria in La Liga and a 1–1 draw away to Manchester United for the UEFA Champions League. On 2 April 2011, as he had established himself in the starting XI, he suffered the loss of his father due to a heart attack (aged only 46), prompting manager Emery to reinstate Cesar between the posts for two games.

In May 2011, Guaita extended his contract with Valencia u

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