Soccer Future Watch: Sebastian Driussi Soccer Cards, Austin FC Soccer Future Watch: Sebastian Driussi Soccer Cards, Austin FCSebastian Driussi’s path to stardom has traversed three continents, but the destination has been undeniable. He had an MVP-caliber campaign in his first full MLS season in 2022. Then he had an enviable decision between staying put and moving to the Premier League.

Soccer Future Watch: Sebastian Driussi Soccer Cards, Austin FC The road to Driussi’s moment of truth began in his native Argentina in December 2013, when he started with one of the top squads in the country, River Plate. By 2017, Driussi had positioned himself for a €15 million transfer to the Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. Continued progression in his game allowed Driussi to lead his team to the Russian Cup in 2020 and the Russian Super Cup in 2020 and 2021.

By 2021, Driussi had his eye on another step up in competition. Consequently, he bought out the remaining year of his contract. He joined first-year expansion team Austin FC under the vaunted designated player stipulation for their stretch run. Driussi posted five goals in 17 games, a per-game rate he only bettered once previously, whilst also adding five assists. This set the stage for a tremendous breakthrough in 2022. 22 goals and seven assists in 34 games from Driussi led Austin to the Division 1 Copa Tejas championship and the MLS Western Conference Final in only their second year of existence.

As such, Leeds United came calling with an opportunity in the Premier League, but Driussi chose to stay in Austin. He picked up right where he left off with eight goals and three assists in 21 games in 2023. The star midfielder is now locked in through 2025, with an additional option year in 2026. Driussi has found a home in the heart of Texas as he builds a career that is celebrated even by the elevated standards of Argentine soccer.

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