Daniel Vélez

Daniel Vélez (8 October 1973 – 23 June 2021) was a Colombian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career
Born in Medellín, Vélez played for Once Caldas, Independiente Medellín, Atlético Bucaramanga, Alianza Petrolera, Santa Fe (winning the 2009 Copa Colombia), Deportivo Pereira and Envigado, as well as two clubs in Venezuela, Portuguesa and Guaros.

He also represented the Colombia under-20 team, playing for them at the 1992 South American U-20 Championship and the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship.

On 23 June 2021, Vélez died of COVID-19.