Claudio Osorio

Claudio Gomes Osorio (born 26 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Timor-Leste national team. Born in Timor-Leste, Osorio represented England at youth level, before switching to play for Timor-Leste at senior level.

Early life Osorio was born in Fatuhada, Timor-Leste and moved to Northern Ireland at the age of six, before moving to England at eleven and joining Reading's Academy. He made his professional debut with the club in a 3–0 EFL Cup loss to Swansea City on 10 August 2021.

On 17 May 2023, Reading announced that Osorio would leave the club upon the expiration of his contract at the end of June 2023.

Karketu Dili In May 2024, it was reported that Osorio had returned to Timor-Leste, and had signed with Karketu Dili ahead of representing Timor-Leste at full international level.

Persipal Palu On 27 August 2025, Indonesian club Persipal Palu announced the signing of Osorio.

Cobh Ramblers return On 27 January 2026, League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers announced the return of Osorio for the 2026 season. On 1 July 2026, Cobh announced that Osorio had left the club after making 7 appearances for the club.

International career

Youth Osorio is a youth international for England, having represented the England U15 playing one match on 17 December 2016 in a 5-2 win over Turkey U15.

Senior In May 2024, Osorio was called up to play for the Timor-Leste national team, the country of origin of his parents.

Osorio scored his first international goal on 9 June 2026 against Brunei during the 2026 ASEAN Championship qualification at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2020–21

2021–22

2022–23

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 9 June 2026 Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2–1 3–1 2026 ASEAN Championship qualification