CORNERFLICK
5Caps- 1International goals
- 35AgeBorn 17 Apr 1991
Newells Old BoysClub
Copa ArgentinaLeague- ParaguayNational team
The shape of him
G. Velázquez is a 35-year-old defender at Newells Old Boys and a Paraguay international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 2
- 2Division Profesional
Quick facts
- Full name
- G. Velázquez
- Date of birth
- 17 Apr 1991 (35)
- Place of birth
- Alto Paraguay
- Nationality
- Paraguay
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
Newells Old Boys
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