Javier Guarino

Luis Javier María Guarino Moscatelli (born 16 April 1986) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a striker. He played for several clubs across South America and Europe, including stints in Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Spain.^[1]

Javier Guarino

Personal information
Full name	Luis Javier María Guarino Moscatelli
Date of birth	(1986-04-16) 16 April 1986 (age 39)
Place of birth	Salto, Uruguay
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005–2010	Defensor Sporting	4	(0)
2007–2008	→ Plaza Colonia (loan)	41	(6)
2008	→ Rocha (loan)	13	(8)
2008–2009	→ Zwolle (loan)	24	(5)
2010	Lokomotiv Plovdiv	11	(1)
2010–2011	Plaza Colonia	11	(1)
2011	ESPOLI	41	(10)
2012	Bella Vista	14	(4)
2012–2013	Real Esppor	34	(14)
2013	Caracas	11	(3)
2014	Tacuarembó	5	(2)
2015	Xelajú MC	18	(9)
2015	LDU Portoviejo	21	(8)
2016–2017	Deportes Copiapó	39	(16)
2017	Cobreloa	5	(0)
2018	Deportes Puerto Montt	12	(1)
2019	Ferro Carril	–	(–)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 July 2022

Early life

Guarino was born in Salto, a city known for producing notable Uruguayan footballers such as Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani.^[2]

Club career

Defensor Sporting

Guarino began his professional career at Defensor Sporting in 2006 but struggled to break into the first team squad.^[1]

Loan to Plaza Colonia and Tacuarembó

In 2007, he was loaned out to Plaza Colonia where he scored 8 goals in 14 appearances. He later played for Tacuarembó F.C. in 2008, netting 4 goals in 15 matches.^[1]

European experience

In 2008, Guarino moved to Spain and signed for CD Castellón B, the reserve team of CD Castellón. He scored 9 goals in 19 appearances, and later transferred to CD Eldense in 2009 where he maintained good form.^[3]

Espoli (Ecuador)

In 2011, Guarino played for Espoli in the Ecuadorian Serie A, scoring 10 goals in 41 matches, making him one of the club's top performers of that season.^[4]

Bella Vista (Uruguay)

His performances in Ecuador earned him a move to C.A. Bella Vista in January 2012.^[5]

Real Esppor / Caracas FC (Venezuela)

On 12 July 2012, Guarino signed with Venezuelan Primera División club Real Esppor Club (later renamed Caracas FC).^[6] He made his debut on 11 August 2012, scoring in a 1–1 draw against Estudiantes de Mérida.^[7]

Deportes Copiapó (Chile)

In 2014, Guarino signed for Deportes Copiapó in Chile’s Primera B. He made 11 appearances and scored 3 goals for the club.^[8]

Aurora (Bolivia)

In 2015, Guarino joined Bolivian club Club Aurora. Despite limited appearances, he scored twice in 10 matches and contributed experience to the squad.^[9]

Ferro Carril (Uruguay)

In 2019, Guarino signed with Ferro Carril Fútbol Club to participate in the Copa Nacional de Clubes. However, an injury towards the end of the season ended his time with the team and led to his retirement from professional football.^[10]

Personal life

After retiring from football, Guarino kept a low public profile. As of 2025, he is reportedly living in his hometown of Salto, Uruguay.^[11]