The club was founded in 1922 and officially registered in the South Regional Federation in 1940, spending its first years in provincial tournaments.[3]
On 17 June 2019 Vélez appointed Francis Parrado as a head coach for the 2019–20 season in Tercera División.[4]
Updated 21 August 2022. Players listed on the First Team page on Vélez CF's club profile. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.