ISL 2023-24: Spanish midfielder Victor Vazquez joins East Bengal FC

The former Lionel Messi teammate will be donning the Red & Gold colours’ for the remainder of the ISL 2023-24 season.

East Bengal FC have secured the services of Spanish attacking midfielder, Victor Vazquez for the rest of the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) season, the club announced on Wednesday through their social media handles. Victor Vazquez, a footballer of esteemed pedigree, brings a wealth of experience garnered from stints at some of the world’s top clubs including Barcelona, Club Brugge, Toronto FC, and LA Galaxy.

The arrival of the 37-year-old has sparked a wave of excitement and hope among East Bengal fans, who view his signing as a possible game-changer for the team’s revival in the league. The Spanish maestro’s journey to the Indian shores is underscored by an illustrious career trajectory that resonates with triumphs and accolades.

Beginning his professional career with Barcelona’s youth ranks, Vazquez honed his skills in the esteemed La Masia academy, showcasing promise from a tender age. His tenure with the Catalan giants saw him traverse through various developmental stages, imprinting his mark in Barca’s youth setup. Victor Vazquez was also seen playing alongside Lionel Messi donning the renowned Barcelona jersey which created a different set of hype among the Torchbearers.

East Bengal FC’s acquisition of Victor Vazquez underscores the club’s ambition to ascend the ISL standings and secure a coveted playoff berth. With his seasoned vision, technical finesse, and penchant for orchestrating attacking maneuvers, Vazquez emerges as a pivotal asset in Carles Cuadrat’s tactical blueprint.

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Victor Vazquez’ growing graph

Vazquez started a new part of his career in April 2011 when he joined Club Brugge, a well-known team in the Belgian Pro League. During his time at the club, Vazquez made a big impression. He left his mark on Brugge’s history with 173 official games, 25 goals, and 50 assists. He made important efforts that helped his team win the Belgian Cup in 2014–15 and the Belgian Pro League in 2015–16, making him a star midfielder.

Vazquez led Club Brugge to a great run in the UEFA Europa League in 2014–15, when they made it all the way to the cup quarterfinals. His outstanding play won him the esteemed title of Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year, which attests to his lasting influence in Belgian football spheres.

All eyes will be on Vazquez as the ISL season’s second leg progresses, as he attempts to make a lasting impression on East Bengal’s fortunes and spark dreams of a victorious campaign in the Indian football setting. As the Torchbearers of Kolkata football embark on the quest for glory, Vazquez’s arrival signals a new chapter brimming with promise and bigger hopes.

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