Agustín Vuletich
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Agustín Vuletich is an Argentine
football forward of Croatian descent, who plays for Vélez Sársfield
in the Argentine Primera División.
, Córdoba Province
. He is of Croatian descent (Vuletić).
Apart from his professional football career, he studies law
in the University of Flores.
on March 27, 2011, entering the field on the 86th minute of a 3–0 win against Arsenal de Sarandí
, for the 2011 Clausura. With Santiago Silva
banned and Guillermo Franco
injured, he started and played 79 minutes in the 2–1 away victory over Olimpo, on April 2. He scored his first professional goal on a 2–3 home defeat to Quilmes
.
During his first season with the team, he helped them win the 2011 Clausura tournament and reach the semi-finals of the 2011 Copa Libertadores
.
at the FIFA U-20 World Cup
to be played in Colombia
. He played two games in the competition, both coming on as a substitute: the first group stage game against Mexico
(1–0 victory) and the quarter-finals against Portugal
(0–0 on extra time, and 4–5 defeat on penalty shootout
, where Vuletich scored his penalty).
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football forward of Croatian descent, who plays for Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
in the Argentine Primera División.
Personal life
Vuletich was born in AriasArias, Córdoba
Arias is a city in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. It has 6,928 inhabitants as of the ....
, Córdoba Province
Córdoba Province (Argentina)
Córdoba is a province of Argentina, located in the center of the country. Neighboring provinces are : Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, San Luis, La Rioja and Catamarca...
. He is of Croatian descent (Vuletić).
Apart from his professional football career, he studies law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
in the University of Flores.
Club career
Vuletich made his professional debut for Vélez SársfieldClub Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
on March 27, 2011, entering the field on the 86th minute of a 3–0 win against Arsenal de Sarandí
Arsenal de Sarandí
Arsenal Fútbol Club, usually referred as Arsenal de Sarandí, is a football club from the Sarandí neighbourhood in the city of Avellaneda, Argentina, which was founded in 1957 by the Grondona brothers. Arsenal currently plays in the top tier of Argentine football, the Primera División Argentina....
, for the 2011 Clausura. With Santiago Silva
Santiago Silva
Santiago Martín Silva Olivera is a Uruguayan football forward currently playing for Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A.-Career:...
banned and Guillermo Franco
Guillermo Franco
Guillermo Luis Franco Farquarson is an Argentine-born Mexican football striker who plays for Vélez Sársfield. He also played for the Mexico national team, until his international retirement in September 2010.-Early life:...
injured, he started and played 79 minutes in the 2–1 away victory over Olimpo, on April 2. He scored his first professional goal on a 2–3 home defeat to Quilmes
Quilmes Atlético Club
Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division....
.
During his first season with the team, he helped them win the 2011 Clausura tournament and reach the semi-finals of the 2011 Copa Libertadores
2011 Copa Libertadores
The 2011 Copa Libertadores de América was the 52nd edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier international club tournament. It was held from January 25 to June 22 of the same year...
.
International career
On July 2011, Vuletich was selected to represent ArgentinaArgentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
at the FIFA U-20 World Cup
2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the eighteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. Colombia hosted the tournament between 29 July and 20 August 2011, with matches being played in eight cities...
to be played in Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
. He played two games in the competition, both coming on as a substitute: the first group stage game against Mexico
Mexico national under-20 football team
The Mexico national under-20 football team, is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation and represents Mexico in international under-20 football competitions.-Individual awards:...
(1–0 victory) and the quarter-finals against Portugal
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
(0–0 on extra time, and 4–5 defeat on penalty shootout
Penalty shootout
The shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form is similar to penalty shots in that a single player takes one shot on goal...
, where Vuletich scored his penalty).
Honours
Vélez Sársfield- Argentine Primera División (1): 2011 Clausura
External links
- Profile at Vélez Sársfield's official website
- Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI