Uruguayan football player (born 2002)
In this
Spanish name, the first or paternal
surname is
Poggi and the second or maternal family name is
Sassi.
Vicente Poggi Sassi (born 11 July 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Argentine Primera División club Godoy Cruz, on loan from Liga MX side Necaxa.[1]
Club career
A youth academy graduate of Defensor Sporting, Poggi made his professional debut on 20 September 2020 in a 4–2 league win against Deportivo Maldonado.[2][3] He scored his first goal on 18 January 2021 in a 1–1 draw against Montevideo Wanderers.
Following Defensor's relegation from top division after 2020 season, Poggi joined Liga MX club Necaxa.[4] On 7 May 2021, Defensor officially announced Poggi's departure from the club.[5]
International career
Poggi has represented Uruguay at the 2017 South American U-15 Championship and the 2019 South American U-17 Championship.[6] On 28 September 2023, he was named in Uruguay's squad for the 2023 Pan American Games.[7] In January 2024, he was named in Uruguay's squad for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.[8]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 25 March 2021[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club |
Season |
League |
Cup |
Continental |
Total
|
Division |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals
|
Defensor Sporting |
2020 |
Uruguayan Primera División |
23 |
2 |
— |
— |
23 |
2
|
Career total |
23 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
2
|
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