Juan Velásquez


Juan José Velásquez Ojeda was a Peruvian footballer who played as midfielder. He was the son of José Velásquez, a major figure in Peruvian football during the 1970s and 1980s.

Club career

Velásquez played for a number of clubs in Peru, including Alianza Atlético and Sport Boys in the Peruvian First Division.

International career

From 1999 to 2000, he also made six appearances for the senior Peru national football team.

Death

Suffering from leukemia, Juan José Velásquez died in Lima on 4 June 2021 at the age of 50.