Efraín Velarde

Efraín Velarde
Personal information
Full name Efraín Velarde Calvillo
Date of birth (1986-04-18) 18 April 1986
Place of birth Mexico City, Mexico
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 León
Number 2
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2004–2014 UNAM 281 (9)
2014– CF Monterrey 32 (0)
2015– → León (loan) 19 (0)
National team
2011– Mexico 6 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Efraín Velarde Calvillo (born 18 April 1986) is a Mexican footballer, who plays at defender for CF Monterrey.

He joined the Pumas youth system at the age of 13 and worked his way through the ranks to debut in 2004; he usually plays in the left flank of the defense and this season would try to become a regular starter. He has played also for the U-20 and U-21 Mexico national team. Often, commentators will refer to Efrain Velarde as "Chispa" Velarde for his quickness and ball handling.

On 4 June 2014 he was signed by CF Monterrey

International

On 4 September 2011 he was called up by coach José Manuel de la Torre for a friendly in Barcelona Spain against Chile making it his first international appearance.

International Caps

As of 4 September 2011

[1]

Honours

Club:

Mexico Pumas UNAM

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Efrain Velarde's Senior National Team Appearances".

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