Álvaro Vázquez
Álvaro Vázquez García (born 27 April 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Primera Federación club Linares Deportivo.
| Vázquez playing for Catalonia in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Álvaro Vázquez García[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 1991[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Linares Deportivo | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Trajana | ||
| 2000–2005 | Damm | ||
| 2005–2009 | Espanyol | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Espanyol B | 22 | (11) |
| 2010–2012 | Espanyol | 60 | (10) |
| 2012–2016 | Getafe | 86 | (16) |
| 2013–2014 | → Swansea City (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Espanyol | 10 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Gimnàstic (loan) | 18 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | → Zaragoza (loan) | 32 | (10) |
| 2019–2021 | Sporting Gijón | 53 | (6) |
| 2021 | → Sabadell (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Kerala Blasters | 23 | (8) |
| 2022–2023 | Goa | 17 | (1) |
| 2023 | Ponferradina | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Linares Deportivo | 9 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | Spain U20 | 7 | (5) |
| 2011–2013 | Spain U21 | 14 | (7) |
| 2012 | Spain U23 | 3 | (2) |
| 2010–2016 | Catalonia | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 April 2024 | |||
Club career edit
Spain and Swansea City edit
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Vázquez spent most of his life in Badalona.[2] He joined RCD Espanyol's youth system in 2005 at the age of 14, and four years later he made his senior debut, appearing with the reserves in the Segunda División B and suffering relegation.
Vázquez made his first-team – and La Liga – debut on 21 September 2010, coming on as a substitute for Sergio García midway through the second half of a 3–0 away loss to Real Madrid.[3] Only five days later, he scored the game's only goal in a home fixture against CA Osasuna,[4] and remained with the main squad for the rest of the season, mainly acting as backup to Dani Osvaldo.[5]
After Osvaldo departed for AS Roma in summer 2011, Vázquez was made starter by manager Mauricio Pochettino.[6] In January 2012, over only four days, he scored four goals in two games: first, he equalised through a header in the last minutes of the local derby against FC Barcelona (1–1 home draw),[7] then added a hat-trick to help defeat Córdoba CF in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey (4–2 home win, 5–4 on aggregate).[8]
After spending the 2012–13 campaign with fellow league side Getafe CF,[9] Vázquez became coach Michael Laudrup's eighth Spanish signing for his Swansea City team on 2 September 2013, with the loan move being subject to international clearance.[10][11] He made his Premier League debut on the 22nd in a 2–0 away victory over Crystal Palace, setting up Nathan Dyer for the second goal.[12]
Vázquez returned to his first club Espanyol on 31 August 2016 after agreeing to a four-year contract.[13] On 11 January 2018, after being rarely used, he was loaned to Gimnàstic de Tarragona of Segunda División for six months.[14]
On 23 August 2018, Vázquez joined fellow second-division team Real Zaragoza on a one-year loan.[15] Upon returning, he terminated his contract with Espanyol on 18 June 2019[16] and signed a three-year deal with Sporting de Gijón on 10 July.[17]
Vázquez moved to second-tier CE Sabadell FC on 12 January 2021, on loan for the remainder of the season.[18]
Kerala Blasters edit
On 30 August 2021, Vázquez signed a one-year contract with Kerala Blasters FC.[19][20] He made his debut in the Indian Super League on 19 November, losing 4–2 at ATK Mohun Bagan FC.[21][22][23] He scored his first goal for the club on 5 December in the 2–1 home defeat of Odisha FC,[24][25] repeating the feat the following week against East Bengal FC (1–1) and also having a goal disallowed early on.[26][27] He scored for the third consecutive match on 19 December, doubling the lead against defending champions Mumbai City FC in an eventual 3–0 win;[28] he was voted player of the match for his performance in the latter.[29]
On 4 February 2022, Vázquez netted from behind the half-line (59 meters) against NorthEast United FC,[30] which proved crucial to a 2–1 victory.[31] His side reached the season's final, losing to Hyderabad FC on penalties.[32]
Vázquez left the Blasters in May 2022.[33]
Goa edit
In April 2022, it was reportedly agreed that Vázquez would join FC Goa as a free agent;[34] on 24 June, the player agreed to a two-year deal.[35] He scored his only goal on 10 December, as the hosts defeated Odisha 3–0.[36]
Later career edit
Vázquez resumed his career in the Spanish Primera Federación, where he represented SD Ponferradina[37] and Linares Deportivo.[38]
International career edit
Vázquez represented Spain at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. He finished the competition with five goals (tied with Henrique of eventual champions Brazil), as the nation reached the quarter-finals.[39]
Also in 2011, Vázquez made his debut for the under-21 team. He helped them win the 2013 UEFA European Championship by scoring in his only appearance, the 3–0 group stage win against the Netherlands.[40]
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Espanyol | 2010–11 | La Liga | 30 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 34 | 6 | |
| 2011–12 | La Liga | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 33 | 10 | ||
| 2012–13 | La Liga | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | ||
| Total | 60 | 10 | 9 | 7 | — | 69 | 17 | |||
| Getafe | 2012–13 | La Liga | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 31 | 4 | |
| 2013–14 | La Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | La Liga | 21 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 26 | 9 | ||
| 2015–16 | La Liga | 34 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 35 | 6 | ||
| 2016–17 | Segunda División | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 86 | 16 | 8 | 3 | — | 94 | 19 | |||
| Swansea City (loan) | 2013–14 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Espanyol | 2016–17 | La Liga | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |||
| Gimnàstic (loan) | 2017–18 | Segunda División | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 6 | |
| Zaragoza (loan) | 2018–19 | Segunda División | 32 | 10 | 1 | 0 | — | 33 | 10 | |
| Sporting Gijón | 2019–20 | Segunda División | 37 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 38 | 5 | |
| 2020–21 | Segunda División | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 1 | ||
| Total | 53 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 55 | 6 | |||
| Sabadell (loan) | 2020–21 | Segunda División | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Kerala Blasters | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 23 | 8 | — | — | 23 | 8 | ||
| Goa | 2022–23 | Indian Super League | 17 | 1 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | |
| Career total | 320 | 57 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 351 | 67 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in Super Cup
Honours edit
Spain U21
Individual
References edit
- ^ a b c "Álvaro Vázquez". As (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "El test de Irene: Bartra-Álvaro Vázquez" [Irene's test: Bartra-Álvaro Vázquez] (in Spanish). YouTube. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Madrid cruise to win". ESPN Soccernet. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Espanyol enjoy home comforts". ESPN Soccernet. 26 September 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Álvaro Vázquez siempre responde" [Álvaro Vázquez always answers]. El País (in Spanish). 7 August 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ Navarro, Cristina; Piferrer, Dídac (15 September 2011). "Álvaro no quiere bajarse de la nube" [Álvaro would like to remain up in a cloud]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "Barcelona pegged back by rivals". ESPN Soccernet. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Aldunate, Ramiro (11 January 2012). "Álvaro se toma la Copa del Califa" [Álvaro drinks Califh's Cup]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ^ "Álvaro Vázquez refuerza la delantera del Getafe" [Álvaro Vázquez bolsters Getafe offence]. Sport (in Spanish). 31 August 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "Swansea City sign Alvaro Vazquez subject to clearance". BBC Sport. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "Michael Laudrup believes Alvaro Vazquez completes Swans' squad". BBC Sport. 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ McLeman, Neil (22 September 2013). "Crystal Palace 0–2 Swansea City: No Euro hangover as early Michu strike sets up Swans stroll". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Álvaro Vázquez torna a l'Espanyol" [Álvaro Vázquez returns to Espanyol] (in Catalan). RCD Espanyol. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ [Álvaro Vázquez, arrives on loan from RCD Espanyol] (in Catalan). Gimnàstic Tarragona. 11 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ^ "Álvaro Vázquez, nuevo jugador del Real Zaragoza" [Álvaro Vázquez, new player of Real Zaragoza] (in Spanish). Real Zaragoza. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Rescissió de contracte d'Álvaro Vázquez" [Álvaro Vázquez's contract rescision] (in Catalan). RCD Espanyol. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ [Forward Álvaro Vázquez, new red-and-white addition] (in Spanish). Sporting Gijón. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Álvaro Vázquez cedido al CE Sabadell" [Álvaro Vázquez loaned to CE Sabadell] (in Spanish). Sporting Gijón. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Blasters FC welcomes Alvaro Vázquez". Kerala Blasters. 30 August 2021. from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Blasters announced twenty eight member squad for ISL". Kolkata Football. 2 November 2021. from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "ATK Mohun Bagan trounce Kerala Blasters in ISL 8 opener". Goal. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "ISL 2021–22 Highlights ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters: ATKMB opens campaign with 4–2 win; Boumous scores brace on debut". The Hindu. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "ISL 2021–22, ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters highlights: Hugo Boumous stars as ATKMB beat KBFC 4–2". News18 India. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "ISL 2021–22 highlights, Kerala Blasters vs Odisha FC: Kerala get 1st win of season". News18 India. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "ISL 2021–22: Kerala Blasters beat Odisha FC 2–1 to record first victory in 11 months". Outlook. 6 December 2021. from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "ISL 2021 | East Bengal forces Blasters to a draw". The Hindu. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "SC East Bengal share spoils with KBFC". The Indian Express. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "ISL | Blasters prove too hot for Mumbai City". The Hindu. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC live score update, commentary, scorecard". Indian Super League. 19 December 2021. from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Vijayan, I.M. (5 February 2022). "Well done Mr Pereyra: IM Vijayan". OnManorama. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "ISL 2021–22: Alvaro Vazquez stunner helps 10-man Kerala Blasters beat NorthEast United FC". News18 India. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Nair, Shashank (21 March 2022). "ISL final: Hyderabad give Kerala the blues". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Alvaro Vazquez departs Kerala Blasters FC after a fruitful season". Indian Super League. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Alvaro Vazquez reportedly agrees terms to move to FC Goa from Kerala Blasters". Sports Exclusive. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ "Former Kerala Blasters forward Alvaro Vazquez signs for FC Goa". Khel Now. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Mergulhao, Marcus (10 December 2022). "FC Goa capitalise on numerical advantage to defeat Odisha 3–0". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Fernández, Javier (18 August 2023). "Álvaro Vázquez será el 'nueve' de la Ponferradina" [Álvaro Vázquez will be Ponferradina's 'nine']. La Nueva Crónica (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Álvaro Vázquez refuerza al Linares" [Álvaro Vázquez bolsters Linares]. El Comercio (in Spanish). 16 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b Torres, Mari Carmen (21 August 2011). "Álvaro Vázquez, 'Bota de plata' del mundial Sub-20" [Álvaro Vázquez, Under-20 World Cup 'Silver boot']. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ a b Hart, Simon (12 June 2013). "Spain beat Netherlands to top Group B". UEFA. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ Álvaro Vázquez at Soccerway
- ^ Álvaro Vázquez at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Álvaro Vázquez at FootballDatabase.eu
External links edit
- Álvaro Vázquez at BDFutbol
- Álvaro Vázquez at Futbolme (in Spanish)
- Álvaro Vázquez at Soccerbase
- – FIFA competition record (archived)