Efraín Velarde, Mexican footballer

Efraín Velarde Calvillo (born 18 April 1986) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga MX club UNAM.

Velarde 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.

On 4 June 2014 he was signed by Monterrey.