Kevin Arrieta

Kevin Arrieta
Personal information
Full name Kevin Nahuel Arrieta
Date of birth (1997-02-16) 16 February 1997
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Racing
2017–2018 Boca Juniors
2018–2020 Feldi Eboli
2020–2021 Ferro Carril Oeste
2021–2022 Servigroup Peñíscola
2023–2024 Barracas Central
2024–2024 Nitida Alzira
2024– AFC Kairat
International career
2024– Argentina 7 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.[3]

Honours

Individual

References

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