Abiel Alesio Osorio (born 13 June 2002) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Velez Sarsfield.[1]

Abiel Osorio
Personal information
Full name Abiel Alesio Osorio
Date of birth (2002-06-13) 13 June 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Buenos Aires
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Velez Sarsfield
Number 19
Youth career
2010–2021 Velez Sarsfield
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021- Velez Sarsfield 86 (12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC)

Early and personal life edit

The nephew of former professional footballer, Aldo Osorio, he joined Velez Sarsfield aged 13 years-old.[2] He has earned the nickname ‘El Tanque’ due to his physicality.[3]

Career edit

In July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield, agreeing a two-year deal.[4] 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.[5][6] 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.[7][8]

He later extended his contract with the club until the end of 2024.[9]

Since February 2024, he has faced a complaint for sexual violation and has been separated by the club.[10]

International career edit

In August 2023, he was called-up to the Argentina national under-23 football team by coach Javier Mascherano.[11]

Style of play edit

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.[12]

References edit

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