Julio Azcón

Julio Azcón (16 November 1931 – 27 May 2022) was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder.

Biography Born in Zaragoza, Aragon, Azcón began his career in minor teams Avance, Búfalo, Agrupación and Hernán Cortés. He then played for UD Amistad and SD Escoriaza in the Tercera División.

A defensive midfielder known for creativity and technique, Azcón signed for Real Zaragoza on 7 February 1953, remaining there until 27 January 1956.

Azcón then returned to Amistad before playing for French club Uzay-le-Venon, where he retired on 30 June 1957. The 25-year-old then started a construction company.

In April 2020, Azcón was one of several elderly former employees of Real Zaragoza to receive letters of congratulation from the club during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. He died on 27 May 2022, aged 90.