Abiel Osorio

Abiel Osorio
Personal information
Full name Abiel Alessio Osorio[1]
Date of birth (2002-06-13) 13 June 2002 (age 22)
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 20 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 19 December 2024 (UTC)

Abiel Alessio Osorio (born 13 June 2002) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Defensa y Justicia.[3]

Early and personal life

The 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

In 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

In August 2023, he was called up to the Argentina national under-23 football team by coach Javier Mascherano.[13]

Style of play

Osorio 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ ""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.
  3. ^ "A.Osorio". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Abiel Osorio:Scoring against River was revenge". Diarioelnorte. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Central Córdoba sufrió una dura goleada ante Vélez". ABCdeporte. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  6. ^ "ABIEL OSORIO – VELEZ SARSFIELD'S BULLISH STRIKER". leftbackfootball. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  7. ^ Guitian, Diego (6 March 2022). "Welcome, Maxi and Tank". Velez.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  8. ^ "VÉLEZ SARSFIELD VS. ESTUDIANTES 1 - 1". Soccerway. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Vélez closed a weak season with a victory over Colón in Santa Fe". Diariojornada.com. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  10. ^ "COLON VS VELEZ SARSFIELD 1-2". Soccerway. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  11. ^ ""Happy to extend my bond with Vélez"". Velez.com. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Vélez separated from the squad the four footballers who were reported for sexual abuse". Infobae.com. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Nicolo native Osorio in Mascherano's sight". Diarioelnorte. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  14. ^ Humberto, Lucas (31 August 2022). "5 jogadores do Vélez Sarsfield que merecem atenção do Flamengo". 90min.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.



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