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 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.