Abiel Alessio Osorio (born 13 June 2002) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Defensa y Justicia.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Abiel Alessio Osorio[1] | ||
Date of birth | 13 June 2002 | ||
Place of birth | San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires[2] | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Defensa y Justicia | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2021 | Vélez Sarsfield | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021-2024 | Vélez Sarsfield | 71 | (9) |
2024- | Defensa y Justicia | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 29 May 2024 (UTC) |
Early and personal life
editThe nephew of former professional footballer, Aldo Osorio, he joined Velez Sarsfield aged 13 years-old.[4] He has earned the nickname ‘El Tanque’ due to his physicality.[5]
Career
editIn July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield, agreeing a two-year deal.[6] The following season he made his first team debut, on 6 March 2022, in the Copa de la Liga Profesional against Estudiantes de La Plata.[7][8] The next month he scored his first professional goal, on his first professional start, on 8 May 2022, in a 2–1 victory against Colón.[9][10]
He later extended his contract with the club until the end of 2024.[11]
Since February 2024, he has faced a complaint for sexual violation and has been separated by the club.[12]
International career
editIn August 2023, he was called up to the Argentina national under-23 football team by coach Javier Mascherano.[13]
Style of play
editOsorio has been described as having the physical strength that makes him capable of winning duels. This, combined with his good ball retention makes him a difficult striker to mark and helps him to become a reference point for his side's attacking play.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Plantel profesional y Cuerpo técnico / Vélez Sarsfield". C.A. Vélez Sarsfield (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ ""Feliz de prolongar mi vínculo con Vélez"". C.A. Vélez Sarsfield (in Spanish). 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ "A.Osorio". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Abiel Osorio:Scoring against River was revenge". Diarioelnorte. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Central Córdoba sufrió una dura goleada ante Vélez". ABCdeporte. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "ABIEL OSORIO – VELEZ SARSFIELD'S BULLISH STRIKER". leftbackfootball. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Guitian, Diego (6 March 2022). "Welcome, Maxi and Tank". Velez.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "VÉLEZ SARSFIELD VS. ESTUDIANTES 1 - 1". Soccerway. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Vélez closed a weak season with a victory over Colón in Santa Fe". Diariojornada.com. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "COLON VS VELEZ SARSFIELD 1-2". Soccerway. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ ""Happy to extend my bond with Vélez"". Velez.com. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Vélez separated from the squad the four footballers who were reported for sexual abuse". Infobae.com. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Nicolo native Osorio in Mascherano's sight". Diarioelnorte. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Humberto, Lucas (31 August 2022). "5 jogadores do Vélez Sarsfield que merecem atenção do Flamengo". 90min.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.