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S. Escobar
Vélez SarsfieldDefenderBefore the next match
Central Cordoba v Vélez Sarsfield, Mon 26 Oct
What Central Cordoba allow left wingers
Position stats12 appearances at LW against Central Cordoba in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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As a left winger, Simón Escobar has appeared in 10 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 532 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol attackers.
Attacking stats
Simón Escobar has taken 8 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Simón Escobar has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. Simón Escobar has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Simón Escobar has completed 137 of 190 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Simón Escobar completes 7 dribbles at a 35% success rate and wins 43 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
Simón Escobar makes 22 tackles and 4 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 100th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Simón Escobar has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left winger (3 appearances), also at left back (1).
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Vélez Sarsfield squad
M. Pellegrini
26 yrs#11D. Godoy20 yrs#15Á. Verón17 yrs#17J. Cruz Policella17 yrs#37T. Aguirre17 yrs#39
R. Martínez
30 yrs#77
C. Baeza
32 yrs#5
L. Robertone29 yrs#8
D. Valdés32 yrs#10
M. Lanzini33 yrs#22
R. Aliendro35 yrs#29M. Arias19 yrs#35L. Feler18 yrs#48
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Simón Escobar
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Simón Escobar has scored 1 assist across 10 appearances (4 starts), totalling 532 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Simón Escobar has attempted 8 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simón Escobar has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (35% success rate). Simón Escobar has contributed 4 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simón Escobar has registered 22 tackles (13 won), 4 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 137 from 190 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Simón Escobar has won 43 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Simón Escobar has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 11.
About Simón Escobar
Simón Escobar is a 17-year-old defender playing for Vélez Sarsfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Simón Escobar is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 17 July 2009.
Most recent appearance
Simón Escobar's most recent match was away at Lanús on November 19th. Vélez Sarsfield lost 2-0. Simón Escobar played 16 minutes with a match rating of 5.95.
Recent matches
- November 19th2-0 lossatLanús(16 mins, rating 5.95)
- January 23rd2-2 drawvsPlatense(76 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.34)
- April 11th3-2 winvsTigre(16 mins, rating 6.04)
- February 14th1-1 drawatNewell's Old Boys(90 mins, rating 6.06)
- March 7th1-0 winvsEstudiantes(90 mins, rating 6.35)
Next fixture
Simón Escobar and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on January 11th against Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vélez Sarsfield vs Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Simón Escobar currently plays alongside Thiago Silvero, Claudio Baeza, Tomás Marchiori, Facundo Sanguinetti, Álvaro Busso, Lisandro Magallán, Luca Feler, Leo Cristaldo, Thiago Aguirre, Diego Valdés, Elías Gómez, Juan Cruz Policella, Matías Pellegrini, Álex Verón, Matías Arias, Rodrigo Aliendro, Lucas Robertone, Manuel Lanzini, Ronaldo Martínez, Simón Escobar, Jano Gordon, Emanuel Mammana, Dilan Godoy, Joaquín Vaquero and Joaquín García at Vélez Sarsfield.