Alberto Velásquez

Alberto Velásquez (born 2 July 2008) is a Finnish-Peruvian 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 FC Honka youth sector in Tapiola, Espoo.

Club career
Velaśquez made his senior debut with FC Honka in April 2024, playing in fourth-tier Kakkonen. On 3 July 2024, he joined Midtjylland in Denmark on a deal until June 2027.

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.