Profile
Nelson Vivas is a 27-year-old Argentine right-sided player born on 18 October 1969 in Gran Baigorria, Santa Fé. 166cm, 67kg. This assessment covers his Apertura 1997 season at Boca Juniors, following a Clausura '97 campaign where he made 11 appearances. He previously played for Quilmes, where he made 35 Primera División appearances and won the Nacional B title in 1991. A senior international for Argentina, earning 1 cap against South Africa.
T3 Status
Tier 3 Video Assessment Pending. Current profile based on Tier 1 + Tier 2 data from the PC Fútbol database. Vivas's versatility, work rate, and crossing ability are documented. T3 manual scout assessment (CHR, CLM, CRS, OMS, OBI, SII) requires video analysis — planned for September 2026. A selection of 5 matches from the Apertura 1997 campaign will be assessed.
Empire FGA Verdict
FGA 72 · Tier 3 Pending · Versatile Full-Back. Vivas's 1997 profile suggests a hard-working, versatile right-sided player with good attacking intent and crossing ability. His experience (Quilmes, Boca) and Passarella connection demonstrate his quality. The pending T3 assessment will validate his mental, physical, and positional metrics. Projection: A reliable squad player capable of covering multiple positions on the right flank.
Tactical Archetype
"The Versatile Argentine Full-Back" — A 27-year-old who combines work rate with attacking intent. Vivas covers a lot of ground, gets forward with purpose, and delivers accurate crosses. His versatility (RB, RM, CB) makes him a valuable squad member. The Menotti fit (7.8) reflects the Argentine tradition of attacking full-backs.
Technical
Mental
Physical
Tier 1 — PC Fútbol Database · Apertura 1997
Tier 2 — Composite Intelligence (Estimated)
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Competition: Argentine Primera División
Nacional B 1991: Tier 2.5
Source: PC Fútbol — Base de Datos Apertura 97
Cross-reference recommended
Tier 3 · Video Assessment Status — Pending
Overlapping runs
Defensive covering
Explosiveness in duels
Closing speed
● MCS — Pending
● CLM — Pending
● CRS — Pending
● OMS — Pending
● DYN — Pending
● CRK — Pending
T3 assessment requires 5+ matches of video analysis
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues of differing quality using Empire FGA's Competition_Tier_Base reference. Vivas's 72 FGA is a solid senior-level figure — based on Clausura 1997 performance (11 appearances).
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA × (Current League Tier ÷ Target League Tier).
Premier League: 72 × (3.6 ÷ 3.7) = 69
La Liga: 72 × (3.6 ÷ 3.7) = 69
Note: Vivas's work rate, versatility, and crossing ability suggest he would translate reasonably well to European leagues. At 27, he is in his peak years for a full-back — these projections represent current ability. T3 assessment will refine these numbers.
Top Philosophy Fits
Tactical Archetype
"The Versatile Argentine Full-Back" — Vivas combines work rate (8.0) with attacking intent (7.5). His ability to play RB, RM, and CB makes him a valuable tactical asset. The Menotti fit (7.8) reflects the Argentine tradition of attacking full-backs. The Bielsa fit (7.6) reflects the high-intensity wing-back he could become.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Division | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| '90/91 | Quilmes A.C. | Nac. B | — | — |
| Apertura '91 | Quilmes A.C. | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Clausura '92 | Quilmes A.C. | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| '93/94 | Quilmes A.C. | Nac. B | — | — |
| Apertura '94 | Boca Juniors | 1 | — | — |
| Clausura '95 | Boca Juniors | 1 | — | — |
| Apertura '95 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Clausura '96 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Apertura '96 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Clausura '97 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 11 | 0 |
International
| Country | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Senior | 1 | 0 |
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Nacional B | 1990–91 | Quilmes A.C. |
| No senior titles with Boca | — | — |
Source: PC Fútbol — Base de Datos Apertura 97. Cross-reference recommended.
Physical Profile
Assessment Note
● Positive Filters
- Versatile — Capable at RB, RM, and occasionally CB
- Work rate — Covers a lot of ground, gets forward with purpose
- Crossing — Delivers accurate crosses from the right flank
- Shooting — Possesses a powerful shot
- Experience — Primera División experience with Quilmes and Boca
- Passarella connection — Spotted and trusted by the national team coach
- International experience — 1 cap for Argentina
- Title winner — Nacional B 1991 with Quilmes
● Caution Signals
- Height (166cm) — Short for a full-back, vulnerable in the air
- Limited international career — Only 1 cap, not recalled after a below-par showing
- No senior titles at Boca — Had not won a domestic title with Boca by 1997
- Squad player status — Not an undisputed starter at Boca
- Tier 3 pending — Mental and physical metrics not yet verified
- Source limitation — PC Fútbol database is a secondary source; cross-reference recommended
● Critical Gaps
- Tier 3 Video Assessment Pending — CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, OBI, SII require video analysis
- European level unproven — All senior career data comes from South America
- Limited international career — Only 1 cap for Argentina
- No domestic titles with Boca — Had not won a league title with the club
◆ Empire FGA Verdict
FGA 72 · Tier 3 Pending · Versatile Full-Back. Nelson Vivas is a hard-working, versatile right-sided player with good attacking intent and crossing ability. His experience (Quilmes, Boca) and Passarella connection demonstrate his quality. However, limited international recognition (1 cap) and squad player status at Boca suggest he hadn't fully established himself. Tier 3 assessment pending will validate his mental, physical, and positional metrics. Ideal Fit: A squad player capable of covering multiple positions on the right flank. Transfer Valuation: Estimated €1-1.5M in 1997 market. Final verdict: A reliable, versatile player with good work rate — T3 will determine if he has the ceiling to become a regular starter.
Recommendation: Locate full-match videos of the following Apertura 1997 fixtures featuring Vivas. These are his most notable performances from the assessed season at Boca Juniors.
Assessment Plan
Tier 3 Video Assessment Pending. 5 matches planned for analysis. Once reviewed, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, OBI, SII, and other Tier 3 metrics will be completed. Current rating based on Tier 1 + Tier 2 data with Clausura 1997 sample. Suggested video sources: YouTube, Fútbol de Archivo, or match footage archives from 1997 Argentine Primera División. The Superclásico vs River Plate is the priority match.