Álvaro Vázquez

Kerala Blasters On 30 August 2021, Vázquez signed a one-year contract with Kerala Blasters FC. He made his debut in the Indian Super League on 19 November, losing 4–2 at ATK Mohun Bagan FC. He scored his first goal for the club on 5 December in the 2–1 home defeat of Odisha FC, repeating the feat the following week against East Bengal FC (1–1) and also having a goal disallowed early on. He scored for the third consecutive match on 19 December, doubling the lead against defending champions Mumbai City FC in an eventual 3–0 win; he was voted player of the match for his performance in the latter.

On 4 February 2022, Vázquez netted from behind the half-line (59 meters) against NorthEast United FC, which proved crucial to a 2–1 victory. His side reached the season's final, losing to Hyderabad FC on penalties.

Vázquez left the Blasters in May 2022.

Goa In April 2022, it was reportedly agreed that Vázquez would join FC Goa as a free agent; on 24 June, the player agreed to a two-year deal. He scored his only goal on 10 December, as the hosts defeated Odisha 3–0.

Later career Vázquez resumed his career in the Spanish Primera Federación, where he represented SD Ponferradina and Linares Deportivo. On 25 July 2024, the 33-year-old moved down to Tercera Federación with CF Badalona.

International career Vázquez represented Spain at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. He finished the competition with five goals (tied with Henrique of eventual champions Brazil), as the nation reached the quarter-finals.

Also in 2011, Vázquez made his debut for the under-21 team. He helped them win the 2013 UEFA European Championship by scoring in his only appearance, the 3–0 group stage win against the Netherlands.

Career statistics

Honours Spain U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2013

Individual FIFA U-20 World Cup Silver Shoe: 2011