Manuel Velázquez

Manuel Velázquez Villaverde (24 January 1943 – 15 January 2016) was a Spanish footballer. He played as a striker. He played for Plus Ultra, Rayo Vallecano, Málaga, Real Madrid, and Toronto Metros-Croatia. He also played for the Spain national football team. He was born in Madrid.

Manuel Velázquez

Velázquez in April 1973.
Personal information
Full name	Manuel Velázquez Villaverde
Date of birth	(1943-01-24)24 January 1943
Place of birth	Madrid, Spain
Date of death	15 January 2016(2016-01-15) (aged 72)
Place of death	Madrid, Spain
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1958–1962	Plus Ultra
1962–1963	Rayo Vallecano
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1963–1965	Málaga	48	(15)
1965–1977	Real Madrid	301	(48)
1978	Toronto Metros-Croatia	16	(1)
National team
1967–1975	Spain	10	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Velázquez died on 15 January 2016 in Madrid, aged 72.[1]