Celso Pedro Blanco Álvarez

Celso Pedro Blanco Álvarez (7 July 1914 – Unknown) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender for Celta de Vigo and Atlético Madrid.

Career Celta de Vigo Born in Vigo on 7 July 1914, Blanco was characterized by his physical strength, corpulence, and power in the air, which allowed him to excel on defense. In 1935, the 19-year-old Blanco was signed by Celta de Vigo, along with two other defenders (Varela and Ignacio), with the aim of helping Celta achieve its long-awaited promotion to the Spanish top flight, which they accomplished on 19 April 1936, following a 5–0 win over Xerez FC at the Balaídos. Once the conflict was over, Atlético Madrid avoided disappearance by merging with Club Aviación, where Blanco had been playing since its formation in 1937, just like Alfonso Aparicio and Juan Vázquez. playing a total of 13 league matches during that season. However, a serious injury in 1940 greatly reduced his appearances,

In total, Blanco played 18 La Liga matches for Atlético, but failed to score a single goal.

Later career Blanco played his last season of football in 1943–44 with the then subsidiary of Atlético Madrid Imperio CF, then coached by Luis Urquiri, featuring alongside Julián Cuenca, who went on to join Atlético Madrid, and playing one cup match.

Honours Celta Vigo Segunda División: 1935–36

Club Aviación Nacional La Liga: 1939–40, 1940–41 Copa de los Campeones de España: 1940