Alejandro Vela

Alejandro Vela
Personal information
Full nameManuel Alejandro Vela Garrido[1]
Date of birthMarch 28, 1984
Place of birthCancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7 12 in)
Playing positionWinger
Club information
Current team
Cruz Azul
Number19
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2003–2006Guadalajara43(3)
2006–2008Chiapas65(11)
2008–Cruz Azul[2]130(12)
2013–2014Atlante (loan)32(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 April 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Vela and the second or maternal family name is Garrido.

Alejandro Vela (born 28 March 1984 in Cancún, Quintana Roo) is a Mexican football striker who currently plays for Cruz Azul in the Liga MX, having previously played for Chivas de Guadalajara and Jaguares.[2]

He made his debut on 14 August 2004, for Chivas against Atlante.[3]

His younger brother, Carlos, is a professional footballer currently contracted to Real Sociedad

References

  1. "Alejandro Vela". Zerozero Football. footballzz.co.uk. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  2. 2.0 2.1 espn stats
  3. Alejandro Vela Liga MX stats at Medio Tiempo.com (Spanish)