Manuel Velázquez
Spanish footballer (1943-2016)
Manuel Velázquez Villaverde (24 January 1943 – 15 January 2016) was a Spanish footballer. He played as a striker. He played for Plus Ultra, Rayo Vallecano, Málaga, Real Madrid, and Toronto Metros-Croatia. He also played for the Spain national football team. He was born in Madrid.
.jpg) Velázquez in April 1973. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manuel Velázquez Villaverde | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 15 January 2016 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1958–1962 | Plus Ultra | ||
| 1962–1963 | Rayo Vallecano | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1965 | Málaga | 48 | (15) |
| 1965–1977 | Real Madrid | 301 | (48) |
| 1978 | Toronto Metros-Croatia | 16 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1967–1975 | Spain | 10 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Velázquez died on 15 January 2016 in Madrid, aged 72.[1]
References change
- ↑ "Falleció Manuel Velázquez" (in Spanish). Real Madrid. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
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