Alberto Velásquez

Alberto Velásquez is a Peruvian-Finnish footballer who plays as a centre forward for a U19 team of Danish club Midtjylland.

Youth career

Velásquez started playing football in HJK Helsinki youth team in Töölö. He played in the club's academy, before switching teams in the summer 2023 and joining Honka youth sector in Tapiola, Espoo.

Club career

Velaśquez made his senior debut with Honka in April 2024, playing in the fourth-tier Kakkonen. During the season, he scored nine goals in 11 league matches, before leaving in July.
On 3 July 2024, he joined Midtjylland in Denmark on a deal until June 2027 for an undisclosed fee. He was first assigned to the club's U17 and U19 teams.

International career

Velásquez has represented both Finland and Peru at under-15 youth international level. Since January 2024, he plays for Finland U17 national team. On 1 March 2024, Velásquez scored a hat trick, in a 4–1 friendly win against Iceland U17.

Personal life

Velásquez was born in Helsinki, Finland, to a Finnish mother and a Peruvian father.