Pablo Vegetti

Pablo Ezequiel Vegetti Pfaffen (born 15 October 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paraguayan Primera División club Cerro Porteño.

Career Vegetti started his professional career playing for Club Colón de San Justo of the Liga Santafesina de Fútbol. After scoring 33 goals in 40 games, he signed for Villa San Carlos, playing in the Primera B Metropolitana. He scored 24 goals for Villa San Carlos, helping the team to gain promotion to Primera B Nacional, the second tier of Argentina's professional soccer.

C.S.D. Rangers In August 2013, he signed for Rangers, which bought 50% of his economic rights. After a mediocre performance in the Chilean team, in February 2014, he was loaned to Ferro Carril Oeste to play in the Primera B Nacional. He scored six goals in 20 games for Ferro. When he had everything set up to re-sign with Ferro, he unexpectedly signed for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. Technically, he was on loan to Gimnasia from Rangers for 18 months.

Vasco da Gama On 4 August 2023, he joined Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Vasco da Gama. In his first match for the Brazilian club, on 6 August 2023, against Grêmio, Vegetti scored the goal that guaranteed Vasco's victory, the first of the season at São Januário. In the 2024 season, Vegetti was Vasco's top scorer with 23 goals (considering the state league) and in the Copa do Brasil with 7 goals. After a victory over Puerto Cabello in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, Vegetti became the second highest foreign scorer in Vasco's history with 44 goals. In the 2025 season, Vegetti was the Brazilian football's top goalscorer with 27 goals. Since joining the club in August 2023, Vegetti has played 143 games and scored 60 goals.

Cerro Porteño At the beginning of 2026 season, Vegetti informed Vasco da Gama of his desire to leave the club, and the board of directors did not object to the player's departure. On 17 January 2026, he moved to Paraguayan Primera División club Cerro Porteño, signing a three-year contract.

Style of play Pablo Vegetti plays as a centre-forward and is known for his style of play that focuses on aerial play and physical strength. He stands out for his ability to finish with his head, taking advantage of his good momentum, height and positioning inside the area. He is considered by many to be one of the best headers in football. Vegetti also stands out for his first-time finishes, whether with his head or with his feet. In addition, Vegetti seeks associations with his teammates in attack and helps to retain the ball, being a player who troubles the opposing defense.

After scoring a goal, Vegetti is known for performing a "pirate" celebration, in which he places one hand in front of one eye and the other pointing forward. This celebration has earned him the affectionate nickname "Pirate" from fans.

Career statistics

Honours Villa San Carlos Primera B Metropolitana: 2012–13

Belgrano Primera Nacional: 2022

Vasco da Gama Copa do Brasil runner-up: 2025

Individual Argentine Primera División top scorer: 2023 Copa do Brasil top scorer: 2024 (7 goals) Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 2025 (6 goals)