FRedy Guarínat 38 years of age, has already left professional football. His personal problems, depression and excessive alcohol consumption led him to put an end to a great career that did not end as he wanted.
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After passing through Italy, Argentina, China, Portugal and Brazil He returned to Colombia to play for the team he loves: Millionaires. He signed for the 2021 season with the team of Alberto Gamero, He barely scored one goal and left the club due to his crises off the field.
He played only 7 matches and left the Embajador squad without a clear explanation. The club explained that he had to resolve some personal matters, but there were no further words on the sensitive subject.
Weeks later, a video of him was released in which he is seen arguing with some relatives in Medellin, and under the influence of alcohol. Later, he explained that he was going through a difficult time and admitted that he had taken refuge in alcohol.
In 2023, he published several worrying videos in which he appeared in a drunken state. Guarín lost his family and his marriage due to “bad decisions,” as he once described his actions.
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Guarín regretted it
“When I left Millonarios it was the deepest point I touched, because during these last three years I fell to the bottom of my addiction. I couldn’t give anymore, I had lost my dignity, my close social circle, the trust of loved ones and the most important and valuable thing I have, which are my three children,” he said this year in an interview with Week.
Fredy Guarin hit rock bottom and got back on track, moved to Miami To turn his life around 180 degrees, he continued with his ventures and his barbershop, left alcohol aside and decided to scare away the ghosts that tormented him.
On social media he showed his change, not only in his personal life, but also in his physique. He returned to sports, he rides a bicycle, lifts weights and that has helped him lose several extra kilos that he gained when he was immersed in his addiction to alcohol.
“Alcohol devastated my life, but I overcame it and was reborn,” were the words of the former Colombian player in an interview with Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport. Guarín feels that he has “resurrected,” although his tone of voice shows sadness for the wasted opportunities.
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