Itzel Velasco

Itzel Alejandra Velasco Loza (born 23 September 2004) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Liga MX Femenil side Club América.

Club Atlas (2021–2022)
Velasco is a home product of Atlas youth academy. She was promoted to the first-team as a reserved goalkeeper ahead of the Clasura 2021 tournament. Velasco made her professional debut with Atlas on 29 October 2021, during the Apertura 2021, in a match against Mazatlán in which she initiated the game.

During the Clausura 2022, Velasco became Atlas starting goalkeeper near the end of the tournament after Atlas captain and first choice goalkeeper, Ana Gabriela Paz, got injured.

Club América (2022–present)
After not renewing her contract with Atlas, Velasco signed with Club América on 26 December 2022. She made her debut with América on 16 January 2023, in a 7–0 victory for América against Puebla.

Velasco obtained her first Liga MX Femenil title on 5 June 2023, when América defeated Pachuca in the final of the Clausura 2023 tournament.

International career
Velasco has been part of the Mexico women's national football team youth program since the U-15 level.

Since 2023, Velasco has been part of the of Mexico women's national under-20 football team, participating with the team in the 2023 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. During this competition, Velasco helped Mexico win the tournament and a spot in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup by starting in 4 out of 5 games, including the final against the U.S., in which she saved a penalty. Due to her performance throughout the tournament, CONCACAF awarded Velasco the best goalkeeper award.

Velasco received her first call-up to the senior Mexico women's national team from manager Pedro López on 28 March 2024, for friendly matches against Colombia and Australia.

Club
América
 * Liga MX Femenil: Clausura 2023

International
Mexico U-20
 * CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship: 2023


 * Sud Ladies Cup runner-up: 2024

Individual

 * CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship Best goalkeeper: 2023


 * Sud Ladies Cup Best goalkeeper: 2024