Arturo Vázquez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vázquez and the second or maternal family name is Ayala.

Arturo "Gonini" Vázquez Ayala (born 26 June 1949) is a Mexican former professional footballer.

Arturo Vázquez

Personal information
Full name	Arturo Vázquez Ayala
Date of birth	(1949-06-26) 26 June 1949 (age 76)
Place of birth	Mexico
International career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1973–1980	Mexico	55	(5)

Career

Vázquez had an 18-year club football career, playing as a defender for UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara and Atlante F.C. He won the Primera five times.^[1]

Vázquez made several appearances for the Mexico national team, and captained the side in the 1978 FIFA World Cup finals in Argentina. He scored a goal, but the team failed to advance from the group stage.^[2]

Vázquez was nicknamed "Gonini" after a Renault model popular at the time.^[2]