Introduction
Federico Vilar Baudena (born May 30, 1977) is a former Argentine football goalkeeper. Vilar played the majority of his career in Mexico where played for five different clubs. He also won four different titles and scored four goals all by free kicks. Vilar was known for his great reflexes and established himself as one of Mexico’s best goalkeepers, his charisma and leadership ability has also earned him the title of team captain throughout his career.
Career
Vilar began his career playing for Boca Juniors in Argentina from 1993 to 2000 and Almirante Brown from 2000 to 2001. He then migrated to Mexico and played for second division team Acapulco until making his debut in Mexico's First Division on December 1, 2003 against Monterrey.
Vilar played for Atlante for seven years where he won the Apertura 2007 league title, the 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League, and played in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup.
He moved to Morelia in 2010 where he won the 2010 North American SuperLiga, reached the Clausura 2011 league final, and won the Apertura 2013 Copa MX.
He later played for Atlas and Club Tijuana.
Throughout his career, Vilar wore the number 3 jersey as a tribute to his father.
Vilar announced his retirement in a press conference in Tijuana on November 29, 2016.
Free Kicks
Vilar scored four goals in his five-year career at Atlante. The first one, against Necaxa, was scored on February 1, 2004. The second was scored on August 12, 2006, against Cruz Azul. He also scored a goal by free kick against the Chilean champion Colo-Colo during an exhibition match. Also, on October 8, 2008, he scored another goal from a free kick against CD Olimpia of Honduras in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Honors
Club
- Atlante
- Primera División de México (1): Apertura 2007
- CONCACAF Champions League (1): 2008–09
- Morelia
- Copa MX (1): Apertura 2013
- North American SuperLiga (1): 2010