Efraín Velarde


Efraín Velarde Calvillo is a Mexican footballer, who plays at defender for Mazatlán.
He joined the Pumas youth system at the age of 13 and worked his way through the ranks to debut in 2004; he usually plays in the left flank of the defense and this season would try to become a regular starter. He has played also for the U-20 and U-21 Mexico national team. Often, commentators will refer to Efrain Velarde as "Chispa" Velarde for his quickness and ball handling.
On 4 June 2014 he was signed by CF Monterrey

International

On 4 September 2011 he was called up by coach José Manuel de la Torre for a friendly in Barcelona Spain against Chile making it his first international appearance.

Honours

Club

;UNAM