Manuel Velázquez

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.

Manuel Velázquez
Manuel Velázquez (1973).jpg
Velázquez in April 1973.
Personal information
Full nameManuel Velázquez Villaverde
Date of birth(1943-01-24)24 January 1943
Place of birthMadrid, Spain
Date of death15 January 2016(2016-01-15) (aged 72)
Place of deathMadrid, Spain
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
1958–1962Plus Ultra
1962–1963Rayo Vallecano
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1963–1965Málaga48(15)
1965–1977Real Madrid301(48)
1978Toronto Metros-Croatia16(1)
National team
1967–1975Spain10(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Velázquez died on 15 January 2016 in Madrid, aged 72.[1]

References

  1. "Falleció Manuel Velázquez" (in español). Real Madrid. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

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