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	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 29 May 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. "Plantel profesional y Cuerpo técnico / Vélez Sarsfield". C.A. Vélez Sarsfield (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
2. ""Feliz de prolongar mi vínculo con Vélez"". C.A. Vélez Sarsfield (in Spanish). 2022-07-22. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
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. August 22, 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 (Aug 31, 2022). "5 jogadores do Vélez Sarsfield que merecem atenção do Flamengo". 90min.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.