Biography
Who is Yordan Osorio?
Early life and beginnings in football
Yordan Osorio was born in Barinas, Venezuela. He started his professional path at his hometown club, Zamora F.C., which competes in the Liga FUTVE. During his time at this Venezuelan club, he celebrated winning three league titles. These early successes established him as a reliable defender in his home country before he moved to compete in European leagues.
European club career
In early 2017, the defender moved to Portugal to sign with C.D. Tondela. He made his debut in a match against S.L. Benfica. Shortly after, he scored his first goal for the team, contributing to a win against G.D. Chaves. He continued to gain experience in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, eventually securing a loan move to FC Porto in 2018.
His career in Europe included several high-profile loan spells and transfers. He joined the Russian club FC Zenit Saint Petersburg on loan for the 2019-2020 season. During this time, he was part of the squad that achieved a double, winning both the Russian Premier League title and the Russian Cup. He also played for Vitória S.C. In Guimarães, where he appeared in 30 matches and helped the team qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
Playing for Parma and international appearances
Yordan Osorio transitioned to Italian football in October 2020 by signing a four-year contract with Parma Calcio 1913. He made his Serie A debut during a match against ACF Fiorentina. He played 23 games during his first season with the club. He later helped the team earn promotion back to the top tier of Italian football in 2024.
Internationally, he represents the Venezuela men's national football team. He earned his first international call-up in 2017 for friendly matches against the United States and Ecuador. He made his debut against the United States at the Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah. Also, he was part of the national squad that competed at the 2019 Copa América held in Brazil, where he participated in the group stage match against the tournament hosts.
Physical stats and career honors
Yordan Osorio stands at 189 centimeters tall. Throughout his professional career, he has collected various honors across different leagues. This includes his three Venezuelan Primera División titles with Zamora, a Primeira Liga title with Porto, and the domestic double achieved with Zenit Saint Petersburg. He was also part of the squad that won the Kirin Cup with Venezuela.
Birthday and age
Yordan Osorio was born on May 10, 1994, which makes Yordan 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Yordan shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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