Arturo Vázquez Ayala
Mexican footballer
About Arturo Vázquez Ayala
Born 1949. Arturo Vázquez Ayala is a Mexican association football player and association football coach.
Arturo "Gonini" Vázquez Ayala (born 26 June 1949) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
Career Vázquez had an 18-year club football career, playing as a defender for UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara and Atlante F.C. He won the Primera five times.
Vázquez made several appearances for the Mexico national team, and captained the side in the 1978 FIFA World Cup finals in Argentina. He scored a goal, but the team failed to advance from the group stage.
Vázquez was nicknamed "Gonini" after a Renault model popular at the time.
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Who is Arturo Vázquez Ayala?
Mexican footballer
When was Arturo Vázquez Ayala born?
Arturo Vázquez Ayala was born on 26 June 1949 in Mexico City.
What is Arturo Vázquez Ayala's occupation?
Arturo Vázquez Ayala is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Arturo Vázquez Ayala?
Arturo Vázquez Ayala is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arturo Vázquez Ayala. https://biography.guide/arturo-vazquez-ayala/
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