Alfonso Vazquez

Alfonso Vazquez Villar (born June 16, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Hartford Athletic.

Alfonso Vazquez
Personal information
Full name Alfonso Vazquez Villar
Date of birth (2002-06-16) June 16, 2002
Place of birth Windham, Connecticut, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Hartford Athletic
Number 17
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Hartford Athletic 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 26, 2020

Career

High School

Vazquez holds Connecticut’s all-time high school goal scoring record. He broke a 31-year-old state record for goals scored in a career. Vazquez scored 21 goals as a freshman, 31 as a sophomore, 42 as a junior, and 55 as a senior to bring his career total to 149 goals. He was named All-New England and All-American following his senior season, is a 4-time first team all Eastern Connecticut Conference player, and a 3-time All State honoree.[1]

Professional

Following an open tryout, Vazquez was signed by USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.[2] He made his professional debt on July 25, 2020, appearing as an 87th-minute substitute in a 3-2 win over Philadelphia Union II.[3]

He scored his first goal for Harford Athletic on August 2, 2020 in a 4-1 win vs. Loudoun United.[4]

References
  1. "Alfonso Vazquez". www.hartfordathletic.com.
  2. Athletic, Hartford (March 11, 2020). "Hartford Athletic Signs Connecticut Native Alfonso Vazquez". Hartford Athletic | Connecticut's Professional Soccer Team.
  3. "Hartford Athletic vs. Philadelphia Union II - July 25, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  4. https://www.nhregister.com/sports/article/Windham-s-Alfonso-Vazquez-rips-home-first-pro-15454163.php
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