TAMPA BAY, FL — When the New England Patriots take the field for Super Bowl LX this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, rookie kicker Andrés “Andy” Borregales will do more than just hunt for a championship. He will make history by becoming the first Venezuelan to ever play in a Super Bowl.
His journey from Caracas, Venezuela to the biggest stage in American sports has become a powerful symbol of Latino representation and the “American Dream.”
A Historic Achievement
Borregales’ presence in the Super Bowl marks a breakthrough for Venezuelan athletes in a sport traditionally dominated by domestic talent. Born in Caracas in 2003, he immigrated to the United States as a toddler and grew up in South Florida, where he attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School before becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Miami Hurricanes with 405 points.
“Realistically, I just try to stay level headed,” Borregales said earlier this season. “Just stay neutral. Don’t get too high. Don’t get too low. I’m here for a reason. God put me in this position to showcase the blessings that he gave me. I’m just trying to be a blessing and go out there and do my job.”
Selected as the first kicker of the 2025 NFL Draft in the sixth round at 182nd overall, Borregales immediately proved his worth, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. His and New England’s path to the Super Bowl was secured by a clutch 23-yard game-winning field goal in the AFC Championship against the Broncos, played in heavy snow in Denver, Colorado.
Representing “La Cultura”
For Borregales, the game is about more than just football; it is about representing his heritage. He remains an ambassador for his roots, keeping Spanish as the primary language at home and famously “defending” the Venezuelan origin of the arepa to his Patriots teammates.
In addition, Borregales joins a historic group of Latino figures featured in Super Bowl LX, including:
- Christian González: Patriots cornerback of Colombian heritage
- Jaylinn Hawkins: Patriots safety of Panamanian heritage
- Julian Love: Seahawks safety of Cuban and Mexican heritage
- Elijah Arroyo: Seahawks tight end of Mexican heritage
- Federico Maranges: Offensive lineman for the Seahawks who is from Dorado, Puerto Rico and on Seattle’s practice squad
- Bad Bunny: The Puerto Rican superstar who is set to headline the Halftime Show
New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales will make history this Sunday in Super Bowl LX by becoming the first-ever Venezuelan to appear in a Super Bowl – Image Credit: NFL
2025 Season Statistics
Borregales’ rookie regular season campaign established him as one of the league’s most reliable young specialists as he marked the most points scored in a season by a rookie in Patriots franchise history.
| Category | Statistic |
| Field Goals Made/Attempted | 27/32 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 84.4% |
| Extra Points Made/Attempted | 53/55 (96.3%) |
| Total Points Scored | 134: the most-ever by a Patriots rookie in a season |
| Longest Field Goal | 59 yards |
As Borregales prepares for kickoff at Levi’s Stadium this coming Sunday in Santa Clara, California, he carries the hopes of a growing Venezuelan community in the U.S. and fans back home in Caracas.
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