The demand for fullbacks has changed in football over the years. Gone are days of only defensive play and stopping wingers. Nowadays, fullbacks are needed to heavily contribute in attack, alongside their other duties. This is where Jesus Vazquez has been shown his potential.
The 19-year-old left-back with Valencia has been a regular sight for fans, sharing duties with Jose Gaya. Vazquez has all the traits necessary to become a fantastic option for both club and country.
Valencia are famed for producing top-quality left-backs, with Jordi Alba, Juan Bernat, and Jose Gaya being the most famous examples. Vazquez has shown qualities that he can continue that trend.
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Playing career so far
Jesus Vazquez is not the only one in his family who is famous in Spain. His father, Braulio, was a player in Spain for almost two decades before going into management. Moreover, Braulio Vazquez has also served as sporting director at Valence and Real Valladolid, before moving to his current role at Osasuna.
Therefore, it is not like Jesus Vazquez was a total unknown. He was born in 2003, joining other illustrious names such as Ajax defender Devyne Rensch and Manchester United’s Hannibal Mejbri. Vazquez was enrolled into the Valencia youth setup when he was five.
That means he has only ever played for one club, even at the youth level. Vazquez had been making his way up the different age groups, before making his Valencia B debut in November 2020. His first-team bow came just a month later, in a match against Terrassa FC in the Copa del Rey.
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Vazquez became a regular with the B side, making 22 appearances and scoring once. By then, he was also an established member of Spain U18s, having played with the U16s and U17s since 2019.
Jesus Vazquez made his long awaited La Liga debut on August 28, 2021, and has been with the senior setup ever since. He has also progressed to the Spain U19s, where he continues to impress.
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Jesus Vazquez Stats
Vasquez featured 15 times for Valencia in La Liga in 2021-22, racking up 800+ minutes. There were eight starts, but the promise is…
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