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José Velázquez

1923 – 1959

Mexican footballer

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About José Velázquez

Lived 1923 – 1959 (aged 35–36). José Velázquez was a Mexican association football player.

José Guadalupe Velázquez Alarcón (August 12, 1923 – 2012) was a Mexican footballer who competed primarily in the México Primera División. He spent most of his career with Puebla F.C., for whom he scored 61 goals, and was a member of the 1944 Copa México championship team. Velázquez represented his national team on one occasion in the 1950 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil.

Personal life Velázquez was born in Jalisco, Mexico.

Career Velázquez made his professional debut with Puebla F.C. in 1944, the club's first year in existence, and played in the Primera División league championship match against Real Club España later that year. Velázquez was his club's top scorer with 13 goals. Puebla F.C. finished the championship series as runner-up. Velázquez then became a key player in the club's victory at that year's Copa México cup against Club América.

In 1951, at the completion of his contract with Puebla F.C., Velázquez moved to Deportivo Veracruz, where he played for a year before retiring.

National team Together with Puebla F.C. team-mate, Samuel Canno, Velázquez was required to play in the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He was selected as captain and played in all three of the scheduled matches, but failed to score.

Honors Copa México: (1) 1945

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Birth century
Died
1959
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Jose Velazquez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Velázquez?

Mexican footballer (1923-1959)

When was José Velázquez born?

José Velázquez was born on 12 August 1923 in Jalisco.

When did José Velázquez die?

José Velázquez died in 1959.

What was José Velázquez's occupation?

José Velázquez was an association football player.

What nationality was José Velázquez?

José Velázquez was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Velázquez

· Wikidata: Q971137

· DBpedia: José Velázquez

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