Kevin Arrieta Explained

Kevin Arrieta
Fullname:Kevin Nahuel Arrieta
Birth Date:16 February 1997
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position:Winger
Years1:2016–2017
Years2:2017–2018
Years3:2018–2020
Years4:2020–2021
Years5:2021–2022
Years6:2023–2024
Years7:2024–2024
Years8:2024–
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:7

Kevin Nahuel Arrieta (born 16 February 1997) is an Argentine professional futsal player who plays as a winger.

Career

Called up to replace Andrés Geraghty, who was injured,[1] Arrieta became Argentina's highlight in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, having outstanding performances especially against France, in the semi-finals.[2] [3] The athlete stood out for his accurate penalty kicks from the second mark, which gave him the mark of 7 goals in the competition and the award of the Bronze Boot.[4]

Since 11 July 2024 he has represented Nitida Alzira, from Spain.[5]

Personal life

Arrieta older brothers, Juan and Oscar, are also futsal players.

Honours

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kevin Arrieta, convocado para la Copa del Mundo de Uzbekistán. 10 September 2024. afa.com.ar . . 14 September 2024 .
  2. Web site: Destaque argentino mostra otimismo para final contra o Brasil: "No grupo, somos mais fortes" . GloboEsporte . 4 October 2024 . 10 October 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Kevin Arrieta, el héroe inesperado de Argentina vs. Francia en el Mundial de futsal: "Tendría que haber festejado como Mbappé" . Clarin . 3 October 2024 . 10 October 2024 . es.
  4. Web site: Dyego, Marcel and Willian grab Golden awards . FIFA . 6 October 2024 . 10 October 2024.
  5. Web site: El uno por uno de los 14 jugadores de la Selección Argentina de futsal . Ole . 30 September 2024 . 10 October 2024 . es.