Ameztoy


Gregorio Ameztoy Querejeta 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.
Ameztoy attended the Colegio Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo en Lecároz.

Career

Ameztoy debuted for Spanish side Zaragoza at the age of seventeen. He became the first Filipino footballer to play in the Spanish La Liga.
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.

Personal life

Ameztoy had two sisters and two brothers.