Biography
Who is Luciano Vietto?
Early life and beginnings
Luciano Vietto was born in Balnearia, a town in the Province of Córdoba, Argentina. He started playing football at a young age with his local club, Independiente de Balnearia, when he was seven years old. As a teenager, he attempted to join Rosario Central but was not successful. He eventually joined the youth academy of Estudiantes before moving to Racing Club.
Professional career in Argentina and Spain
In 2011, Luciano signed his first professional contract with Racing Club. He made his debut for the senior squad under manager Diego Simeone. He scored his first professional hat-trick in a match against San Martín de San Juan in 2012. He remained a regular starter for the team until 2014.
In August 2014, the player moved to Spain to join Villarreal CF. During his time there, he became known for his goal-scoring ability, earning the La Liga Player of the Month award in December 2014. He later transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2015. Over the following years, he went on loan to several clubs, including Sevilla, Valencia, and Fulham.
International career and moves abroad
Luciano Vietto represented the Argentina national under-20 football team. He made his international debut in January 2013 against Chile during the South American Youth Championship. He scored his first goal for the national team squad just four days later in a match against Paraguay.
After his time in England, he moved to Portugal to play for Sporting CP. In 2020, he signed with the Saudi club Al-Hilal. He spent time on loan at Al-Shabab before joining Al-Qadsiah on a free transfer in 2023. Throughout his professional career, he has achieved titles such as the Saudi Professional League and the King Cup.
Personal life and height
Luciano Vietto is 173 centimeters tall. He has a brother named Federico Vietto who is also a professional football player. Outside of his matches, he maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Instagram and X to communicate with his followers.
Birthday and age
Luciano Vietto was born on December 5, 1993, which makes Luciano 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Luciano shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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