Galo Vásquez Explained

Galo Vásquez
Fullname:Galo Fidian Vásquez Gracia
Birth Date:31 December 1957
Birth Place:Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Position:Attacking Midfielder
Years1:1975–1978
Clubs1:Club 5 de Agosto
Years2:1978–1990
Clubs2:Barcelona SC
Years3:1990–1991
Clubs3:Delfín
Nationalyears1:1983–1987
Nationalteam1:Ecuador
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:1

Galo Fidian Vásquez Gracia (born 31 December 1957) is a former Ecuadorian footballer who plays midfield for Barcelona S.C.

Career

Club 5 de Agosto

1975–1978

Early start at Club 5 de Agosto school until transferred to Barcelona Sporting Club. He was a high school student and the institution involved in local amateur football tournaments.

When Barcelona showed interest in his services came to test his partner Emeterio Vera in 1978. The Peruvian Marcos Calderon (+), whom he remembers as a perfectionist, was the canary team coach and gave the nod for him to stay.

Barcelona Sporting Club

1978–1990

At the "Idolo del Astillero", he was able to achieve 5 national titles and was 3 times runner-up. He did not play the first Copa Libertadores final with Barcelona because there was no agreement with the leadership to renew the contract and had to leave the club.When twelve years of their retirement has elapsed, the midfielder says that football has left many friends, two houses (one in Guayaquil and one in Esmeraldas), a vehicle and the greatest treasure of which he is very proud: his family.He does not know why he got the nickname of Mafalda. He just remembers that it was at a friends gathering he was named Mafalda.Galo ‘Mafalda’ Vásquez en su billar.[1]

Delfín Sporting Club

1990–1991

After that season he retired.

Honors

Club

Barcelona S.C.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Galo 'Mafalda' Vásquez en su billar. 27 March 2004.