Pablo Vitti is the new South American Striker

**nimamalek** · 01-19-2009, 10:05 AM

according to the footy blog

Pablo Vitti close to joining TFC

Last week when Mo Johnston dropped another future TFC player as '90% per cent locked up' many people proceeded down the path of caution following the number of players in the past who didn't arrive despite being close.
However, from what I am hearing this one is very close to be done. The identity of the mystery South American striker is Argentine Pablo Vitti, a 23-year-old forward who played at BMO Field last summer for Independiente. Vitti, who was once one of the country's most promising talents, represented Argentina in the Under 20 World Cup in 2005.
Johnston is currently negotiating with Vitti over the move which is expected to be on loan.
Kristian Jack

**alexintoronto** · 01-19-2009, 10:10 AM

Pablo Vitti is an Argentine football striker. He was born on July 9, 1985, in the city of Rosario in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. He currently plays for Chornomorets Odessa of the Ukrainian Premier League.
Vitti was part of the Argentina Under-20 squad that won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in Holland.
Vitti started his career at hometown club Rosario Central. He made his breakthrough into the canallas first team in 2004, where he was a consistent goal scorer and was rewarded with the number 10 shirt. Vitti was considered one of the most promising youngsters in the Argentine First Division, but his progression has been halted slightly in recent seasons, making only eleven appearances for his new club Banfield during the 2007 clausura championship without scoring a single goal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Vitti

**gmacpheetfc** · 01-19-2009, 10:11 AM

he's one ugly mothaF***er

**Nodoubtguy** · 01-19-2009, 10:11 AM

1 goal since 2006 according to wikipedia (yeah, I know you can't always trust wikipedia, but I'm just saying....)

**BFin** · 01-19-2009, 10:17 AM

Honestly, I was expecting an older proven player...not a 23 year old who doesn't score. Wasn't that what JArrod Smith was for?

**Pigfynn** · 01-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by BFin

Honestly, I was expecting an older proven player...not a 23 year old who doesn't score. Wasn't that what JArrod Smith was for?

Ok, hang on...let's just calm down and remember M...............L...........S!
guys.

This guy has the best chance so far in his short carreer to get it done. He will have more time and space then he has ever had.

All I'm saying is give the dude a chance.

Oh and I found this interview with the guy...no idea waht he's saying though. Does someone know?

http://video.msn.com/dw.aspx?mkt=es-...d-767fddc926c0

**Shaughno** · 01-19-2009, 10:30 AM

From what I remember this guy was creating problems with our backline when we played them. Good speed, great vision. Hopefully he fits right in.

**Lucky Strike** · 01-19-2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Pigfynn

Ok, hang on...let's just calm down and remember M...............L...........S!
guys.

This guy has the best chance so far in his short carreer to get it done. He will have more time and space then he has ever had.

All I'm saying is give the dude a chance.

Oh and I found this interview with the guy...no idea waht he's saying though. Does someone know?

http://video.msn.com/dw.aspx?mkt=es-...d-767fddc926c0

Agreed 100%. Mo can't ever win because is he was something like 31 or 32, people would be saying he's too old. Or he's too young/unproven. Or, he has temper issues, or had a major injury recently, or didn't have a good year last year so he must be over the hill, or... you get the idea.

Here we have Mo going after: 1) a non-brit, 2) someone who plays elsewhere than the UK, 3) a south american like many people claim we should look harder at, 4) a player who's not over the hill. That meets/satisfies a lot of the criticism about Mo's international targets doesn't it?

**Shaughno** · 01-19-2009, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

Agreed 100%. Mo can't ever win because is he was something like 31 or 32, people would be saying he's too old. Or he's too young/unproven. Or, he has temper issues, or had a major injury recently, or didn't have a good year last year so he must be over the hill, or... you get the idea.

Here we have Mo going after: 1) a non-brit, 2) someone who plays elsewhere than the UK, 3) a south american like many people claim we should look harder at, 4) a player who's not over the hill. That meets/satisfies a lot of the criticism about Mo's international targets doesn't it?

Exactly, not only that but this kid has recognized talent. Playing in South America is a completely different game than the MLS and if he can adapt, he should be able to create a lot of problems with the opposition defense. Especially if he works alongside a more powerful presence like Dichio or to a lesser extent Barrett.

**Pigfynn** · 01-19-2009, 10:35 AM

Oh, and if all goes well....something with Vitti Vitti Bang Bang!! in it outta work

**Super** · 01-19-2009, 10:38 AM

We're the Pulp Fiction of football. When your career has hit a slump we'll pick you right up again!

**Shaughno** · 01-19-2009, 10:39 AM

Work it Jonboy...

Oh you pretty Chitty Bang Bang
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We love you,
And our
Pretty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang loves us too
High low anywhere we go
On Chitty Chitty we depend
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Our fine four fendered friend
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Our fine four fendered friend
It's uncategorical
A fuel burning oracle
A fantasmagorical machine
It's more than spectacular
To use the vernacular
It's wizard
It's smashing
It's keen
Oh Chitty
You Chitty
Pretty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
We love you
And Chitty, in Chitty
Pretty Chitty Bang Bang
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Near Chitty, far Chitty
In our motor car oh what a happy time we'll spend
Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Our fine four fendered friend
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Our fine four fendered friend.....(hold)
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Fine four fendered Chitty Chitty friend

**Azerban** · 01-19-2009, 10:39 AM

well if he can't score in argentina how will he ever survive in the much superior major league of soccer

**Cashcleaner** · 01-19-2009, 10:40 AM

Not feeling it with this guy. If this rumour is even true, that is. Of course, maybe Mo is seeing some potential in him that nobody else has, but looking at his record, its far from stellar.

**trane** · 01-19-2009, 10:41 AM

I do not know this dude, but the striker rate is not impressive from what I see.

**Lucky Strike** · 01-19-2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Cashcleaner

Not feeling it with this guy. If this rumour is even true, that is. Of course, maybe Mo is seeing some potential in him that nobody else has, but looking at his record, its far from stellar.

Speaking of record, can anyone copy and paste his wiki here? For some reason, I can't open it.

**Beach_Red** · 01-19-2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Cashcleaner

Not feeling it with this guy. If this rumour is even true, that is. Of course, maybe Mo is seeing some potential in him that nobody else has, but looking at his record, its far from stellar.

It seems like lots of people have seen potential in this guy - what they haven't seen is results. Let's hope that can happen here.

**Shaughno** · 01-19-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Cashcleaner

Not feeling it with this guy. If this rumour is even true, that is. Of course, maybe Mo is seeing some potential in him that nobody else has, but looking at his record, its far from stellar.

Potential that nobody else has seen? He was hyped similarly but not quite the to the same level of Messi when he was playing for the U20's, I'd say that doesn't quite meet the 'nobody else has' requirements.

He's a technical player, and has been a #10 the last couple years from what I've read. Might mean that the teams he has played for hasn't been able to use him as a striker but instead an AM. Could mean a verstile player similar to DeRo in style of play.

**.J.B.** · 01-19-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Nodoubtguy

1 goal since 2006 according to wikipedia (yeah, I know you can't always trust wikipedia, but I'm just saying....)

Maybe he's a playmaker rather than an out and out finisher

**Shaughno** · 01-19-2009, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by alexintoronto

Pablo Vitti is an Argentine football striker. He was born on July 9, 1985, in the city of Rosario in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. He currently plays for Chornomorets Odessa of the Ukrainian Premier League.
Vitti was part of the Argentina Under-20 squad that won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in Holland.
Vitti started his career at hometown club Rosario Central. He made his breakthrough into the canallas first team in 2004, where he was a consistent goal scorer and was rewarded with the number 10 shirt. Vitti was considered one of the most promising youngsters in the Argentine First Division, but his progression has been halted slightly in recent seasons, making only eleven appearances for his new club Banfield during the 2007 clausura championship without scoring a single goal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Vitti

See above

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

Speaking of record, can anyone copy and paste his wiki here? For some reason, I can't open it.

**Nodoubtguy** · 01-19-2009, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by .J.B.

Maybe he's a playmaker rather than an out and out finisher

thats understandable......but is that what we need??

**Nodoubtguy** · 01-19-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

Speaking of record, can anyone copy and paste his wiki here? For some reason, I can't open it.

Senior clubs
Years Club App (Gls)*
2003-2006 Rosario Central 74 (13)
2006-2008 Banfield 15 (0)
2008 Independiente 2 (0)
2008-present Chornomorets Odessa 6 (1)

National team
2005 Argentina U-20 3 (0)

**deltox** · 01-19-2009, 10:48 AM

so he played for his country for U20's - that cant be that bad.

**Lucky Strike** · 01-19-2009, 10:51 AM

Never mind on the wiki request: the French works. On his goal scoring record:

13 goals in 74 apps at Rosario: keep in mind he was 18 when he started and 21 when he left. Most footballers aren't at their peak then.

0 goals in 15 apps at Banfield: I think most people are assuming those are starts. What if they're mostly substitutions where he came in at the 70th minute? Okay, he still didn't score but you get my point.

Independiente: he has two apps on a traditional argentine footballing power, can't really judge him there

EDIT: though I managed to get it to work, thank you guys for helping me out.

**Cashcleaner** · 01-19-2009, 10:52 AM

ESPN has some expanded info on his more recent record.

**Azerban** · 01-19-2009, 10:52 AM

*looks at wiki*

here is my incredibly educated and nuanced view on this player and why he's too shit to join us,

**DOMIN8R** · 01-19-2009, 10:52 AM

I'm assuming he is is non-DP. Is that correct?

And, how does a "loan" from another club impact our salary cap space?

**rocker** · 01-19-2009, 10:53 AM

i don't drink the South American Kool-Aid, since South Americans regularly fail in MLS as much as they succeed (see: DC united, RSL, NYRB for examples).

but Vitti hasn't received many starting opportunities in the past two years, so I won't rush to judgement based on incomplete information. Independiente is a pretty massive club and he would have to do a lot to get playing time with them.

I do agree with Lucky Strike that this signing would totally go against what people say about Mo Johnston's usual signings.

**Flipityflu** · 01-19-2009, 10:54 AM

i look forward to seeing him play. we need a little flair.

**Nodoubtguy** · 01-19-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by deltox

so he played for his country for U20's - that cant be that bad.

especially when your country is Argentina.

Looking at the roster of that 2005 Argentina U-20 team....Messi, Aguero, Gago, Garay, Zabaleta, Ustari....and our kid!!!

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