Ameztoy Explained

Ameztoy
Full Name:Gregorio Ameztoy Querejeta
Birth Date:15 May 1916
Birth Place:Philippines
Death Place:Spain
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1933–1943
Clubs1:Zaragoza
Caps1:89
Goals1:13
Years2:1943–1946
Clubs2:Atlético Madrid
Caps2:33
Goals2:3
Years3:1947–1948
Clubs3:Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Caps3:3
Goals3:0

Gregorio Ameztoy Querejeta (15 May 1916 - 24 October 1972) was a Filipino professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Gimnàstic de Tarragona in Spain.

Early life

Ameztoy was born in 1916 in La Carlota, Philippines, to Basque Spanish parents from Zestoa, Spain.[1]

Ameztoy attended the Colegio Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo en Lecároz.[2]

Career

Ameztoy debuted for Spanish side Zaragoza at the age of seventeen.[3] He became the first Filipino footballer to play in the Spanish La Liga.[4] Altogether, he made over 90 appearances in the Spanish La Liga.

Style of play

Ameztoy mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his in-game intelligence, ability to use his right foot, and technical ability.[1]

Personal life

Ameztoy had two sisters and two brothers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ameztoy - Diario AS article.
  2. Book: Ameztoy - El futbol de la guerra article. 9788494500978 . Martialay . Félix . December 2017 .
  3. Web site: Ameztoy - El Periodico de Aragon article.
  4. Web site: Ameztoy - Marca article.