Paco Velasquez
Biography of Paco Velasquez, statistics, key afternoons in his career, upcoming events and where to watch on television.
Upcoming events
Latest event
Highlights of the latest bullfights
1 videoNo highlights are available for this period.
Las Ventas highlights: mounted bullfight on 20 August 2026 featuring Parreirita, Sergio Domínguez, Iván Magro, Ana Rita, Paco Velásquez and Adrián Venegas
Parreirita · Sergio Domínguez · Iván Magro · Ana Rita · Paco Velásquez · Adrián Venegas
Paco Velasquez was born in Riachos, near Lisbon, Portugal, on 23 December 1990. He made his debut with picadors at La Paloma bullring in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on 2 March 2011. He took his alternativa on 28 March 2014.
- Full name
- Francisco José Lópes Pescador de Matos
- Date of birth
- Birthplace
- Riachos (cerca de Lisboa), Portugal
Key career dates
Lisbon's Campo Pequeño bullring
La Paloma bullring in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
el domingo
Alternativa
Las Ventas (Madrid)
Season archive
20262026 season3 recorded appearances
Takes part in the bullfight at Las Ventas.
Watch highlights of the bullfightTakes part in the bullfight at Nava de la Asunción.
Wins two ears at Medina de Pomar.
20252025 season1 recorded appearance
Takes part in the bullfight at Las Ventas.
20242024 season3 recorded appearances
Wins four ears at Alba de Tormes.
Wins four ears and one tail at Tudanca.
Takes part in the bullfight at Las Ventas.