Álvaro Vázquez

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ИИ

Álvaro Vázquez is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a striker.

Vázquez made his La Liga debut on September 21, 2010, against Real Madrid.

He represented Spain at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, finishing with five goals.

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Биография

Early Life

Álvaro Vázquez García, born in Barcelona, Catalonia, spent much of his formative years in Badalona. He joined the youth system of RCD Espanyol in 2005 at the age of 14, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for football.

Career

Vázquez made his senior debut with RCD Espanyol's reserves in 2009, and by 2010, he had progressed to the first team, making his La Liga debut on September 21 against Real Madrid. Just days later, he scored his first goal in a match against CA Osasuna. His breakthrough came in the 2011 season when he became a starter after the departure of Dani Osvaldo. Notably, he scored four goals in just two games in January 2012, showcasing his talent as a forward.

In 2013, Vázquez signed with Swansea City A.F.C., marking his entry into the Premier League. He made an immediate impact, assisting in a victory against Crystal Palace. His career continued with stints at various clubs, including Getafe CF, Real Zaragoza, and Sporting de Gijón, before moving to India to play for Kerala Blasters FC and FC Goa.

International Career

On the international stage, Vázquez represented Spain at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored five goals, helping his team reach the quarter-finals. He also played for the under-21 team, contributing to their victory in the 2013 UEFA European Championship with a goal in the group stage against the Netherlands.

Legacy

Vázquez's career is marked by his versatility and scoring ability, earning him recognition in both domestic and international competitions. He was awarded the Silver Shoe at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2011 and played a crucial role in Spain's under-21 success in 2013, solidifying his place in the annals of Spanish football.

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Галерея

Карьера и клубы

Career statistics

As of match played 10 April 2023

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International career

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. 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.

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Club career

Spain and Swansea City

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Vázquez spent most of his life in Badalona. 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. Only five days later, he scored the game's only goal in a home fixture against CA Osasuna, and remained with the main squad for the rest of the season, mainly acting as backup to Dani Osvaldo. After Osvaldo departed for AS Roma in summer 2011, Vázquez was made starter by manager Mauricio Pochettino. 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), 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). After spending the 2012–13 campaign with fellow league side Getafe CF, 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. 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. Vázquez returned to his first club…

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