Manuel Velázquez
Spanish footballer (1943-2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Manuel Velázquez Villaverde | ||
Date of birth | (1943-01-24)24 January 1943 | ||
Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
Date of death | 15 January 2016(2016-01-15) (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 |
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Velázquez died on 15 January 2016 in Madrid, aged 72.[1]