Nicolas Blandi

Nicolas Blandi (born 13 January 1990) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a forward for Colo-Colo.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Campana, Buenos Aires, Blandi began his career at the age of five at Escuela de Futbol Infantil (EFI), a footballing school directed by Peter Ithurburu, as a central midfielder. In 2000, aged ten, he moved to Puerto Nuevo, representing the club for one year before joining Villa Dalmine.

In 2002, Blandi joined Chacarita Juniors' youth setup, now already a forward. He played for the side for three seasons before moving to Boca Juniors at the age of 15.

Boca Juniors

In May 2010, after impressing with the reserve team, Blandi was called up to the main squad ahead of a pre-season tour in the United States. He made his first-team debut on 24 May in a 1–0 loss at Los Angeles Galaxy, and scored his first goal five days later in a 3–2 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Loan to Argentinos Juniors

In July 2010, Blandi was loaned to fellow Primera Division side Argentinos Juniors, for one year. He made his professional debut on 16 August, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Independiente.

Blandi scored his first professional goal on 14 November 2010, netting the game's only in a home success over San Lorenzo. He scored six goals in 25 appearances for the club.

Return to Boca

Returning to Boca ahead the 2011–12 campaign, Blandi was initially listed for loan by manager Julio Cesar Falcioni, but remained in the squad after impressing during the pre-season. He made his official debut for the club on 23 September 2011, in a 1–0 home win against Estudiantes.

Blandi scored his first official goals for the club on 26 October 2011, netting a brace in a 2–0 away success over Colon. He was regularly used during the season, mainly as a backup to Pablo Mouche and Dario Cvitanich, and beat off competition from Orlando Gaona Lugo, Sergio Araujo and injured Lucas

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