Jorge Velázquez Sets Bar as Oldest Outfield Player in Argentina’s Top Three Divisions
Jorge Velázquez stands alone as the oldest active outfield player across the three highest tiers of Argentine professional football, continuing a career that spans more than two decades at age 44, lavoz.com.ar reported. Born on September 7, 1982, in Vera, Santa Fe Province, the veteran midfielder currently plays for Germinal de Rawson in the Torneo Federal A.
During the recent campaign, Velázquez made 21 league appearances and scored one goal for Germinal. His side ultimately exited the competition during the Reválida phase for promotion to the upper divisions. While early-season matches saw him feature regularly in the starting lineup, his role shifted in the latter months toward substitute appearances.
From Chubut Regional Amateur to Federal A
Velázquez’s current run in the national third tier follows a period of inactivity that nearly ended his playing days. In 2025, he returned to competitive play in the Torneo Regional Amateur with Club Empleados de Comercio in Chubut. Managed there by Adrián Iglesias, the midfielder’s performances convinced him to extend his career.
Following that stint, Velázquez joined Germinal under the same coach, successfully making the jump back into professional national competition. His last official appearance for the club came on September 6, when he played nine minutes as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Fadep.
Five Seasons and 168 Matches at Belgrano
The most prominent chapter of Velázquez’s career unfolded at Club Atlético Belgrano in Córdoba between 2012 and 2017. Under manager Ricardo Zielinski, the left-sided midfielder became known for his tireless flank work, tactical discipline, and attacking contributions as Belgrano solidified its place in the Primera División and reached the Copa Sudamericana.
Records from his time at the Barrio Alberdi club show he played 168 matches, scored 22 goals, and provided 15 assists across five seasons. In Córdoba, he shared a dressing room with club icons Guillermo Farré, Claudio Bieler, Lucas Zelarayán, and Juan Carlos Olave, alongside a young Cristian Romero before the defender’s rise to international prominence.
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