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_(cropped).jpg) Blanco with the Portland Timbers in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sebastián Marcelo Blanco | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Lorenzo | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lanús | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2011 | Lanús | 128 | (19) |
| 2011–2014 | Metalist Kharkiv | 68 | (10) |
| 2014–2015 | West Bromwich Albion | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | → San Lorenzo (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | San Lorenzo | 40 | (8) |
| 2017–2023 | Portland Timbers | 159 | (40) |
| 2024– | San Lorenzo | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Argentina | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:58, 20 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Sebastián Marcelo Blanco (born 15 March 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer for Argentine Primera División club San Lorenzo.
Club career[edit]
Lanús[edit]
Blanco made his breakthrough into the Lanús first team in 2006.[2] In 2007, he was part of the squad that won the 2007 Apertura championship, the first top flight league title in the club's history.[3][4]
West Brom[edit]
On 30 August 2014, Blanco signed a two-year contract with the option of a third year with Premier League side West Bromwich Albion F.C.[5]
San Lorenzo[edit]
Blanco signed with the Argentine team San Lorenzo de Almagro for the 2016–17 season and went on to play 853 minutes for the side.[6]
Portland Timbers[edit]
On 2 February 2017 Blanco was transferred from San Lorenzo to the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. Blanco was signed as a Designated Player.[7] On 11 September 2018, Blanco was named MLS Player of the Week for Week 28 of the 2018 season after scoring a brace in a 2–0 victory over the Colorado Rapids.[8] On 10 October 2018, Blanco received a second Player of the Week award of the season after scoring two goals and an assist in Portland's 4–1 win over Real Salt Lake.[9] Blanco signed a multi-year extension to his Designated Player contract on 29 October 2019.[10] On 13 August 2020, Blanco was named MLS is Back Player of the Tournament for his contributions towards the Timbers' victory.[11] On 16 May 2022, Blanco was awarded MLS Player of the Week for Week 11 of the 2022 season in recognition of his performance in a 7–2 win over Sporting Kansas City in which he notched two goals and two assists.[12]
International career[edit]
Born in Argentina, Blanco is of Spanish descent and holds dual-citizenship.[13] On 20 May 2009, Blanco made his debut for the Argentina national team in a friendly match against Panama,[14] coming on as a second-half substitute.
Career statistics[edit]
International[edit]
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 May 2010 | Estadio Coloso del Ruca Quimey, Cutral Có, Argentina |  Haiti | 4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
Honours[edit]
Lanús
San Lorenzo
Portland Timbers
Individual
References[edit]
- ^ "Sebastián Blanco: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Lanús Subcampeón Clausura 2006". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "El plantel y la campaña del Lanús campeón del Ap. 2007". ESPNdeportes.com. 2 December 2007.
- ^ "Apertura 2007". 25 May 2015. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Sebastian Blanco: West Brom sign Argentine winger". BBC Sport. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ "Player Profile: Sebastian Blanco". Timbers.com. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Despite lengthy signing process, Timbers thrilled to have Sebastian Blanco". MLSSoccer.com. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Portland Timbers' Sebastian Blanco named Alcatel MLS Player of the Week". mlssoccer.com. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Portland Timbers' Sebastian Blanco Voted Alcatel MLS Player of the Week". mlssoccer.com. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Portland Timbers sign midfielder Sebastian Blanco to multi-year contract extension". Timbers.com. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Portland Timbers star Sebastian Blanco named MLS is Back Player of the Tournament presented by adidas". mlssoccer.com. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco named Continental Player of the Week". mlssoccer.com. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "MLS transfers 2024: List of ins and outs at every team | Goal.com UK". www.goal.com. 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Sebastian Blanco: The next star of Argentinean football". IMScouting. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ "Dario Zuparic goal clinches MLS Back is Tournament for Portland Timbers". The Guardian. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ "Portland Timbers star Sebastian Blanco named MLS is Back Player of the Tournament presented by adidas". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
External links[edit]
- Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI (in Spanish)
- Club Atlético Lanús profile (in Spanish)
- Sebastian Marcelo Blanco at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Unofficial website (in Spanish)