Simón Escobar
Argentina
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Simón Escobar 2026 season stats
As a left back, Simón Escobar has appeared in 5 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 244 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.50 | 97 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.37 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.48 | 100 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.37 | 100 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 48 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.37 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Simón Escobar has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 61 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simón Escobar has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 244 minutes. Simón Escobar has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 94 | 34.70 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 71 | 26.20 | 51 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.84 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.37 | 61 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 9.22 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 3.32 | 8 |
Simón Escobar has completed 71 of 94 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.11 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 3.32 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 22 |
| Duels won | 23 | 8.48 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.74 | 12 |
| Touches | 166 | 61.20 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 49 | 18.07 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.48 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 2.21 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.48 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simón Escobar completes 3 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 4.43 | 100 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 2.95 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.74 | 10 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 4.06 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Simón Escobar makes 12 tackles and 2 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 20 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 100th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.74 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.37 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.95 | 93 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Simón Escobar has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Simón Escobar previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Simón Escobar
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Simón Escobar has featured across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 244 minutes. Simón Escobar has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simón Escobar has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (33% success rate). Simón Escobar has contributed 1 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simón Escobar has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 2 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 71 from 94 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Simón Escobar has won 23 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Simón Escobar has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 6.
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 River Plate on May 12th. Vélez Sarsfield drew 2-2. Simón Escobar played 58 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawatDeportivo Riestra(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 12th2-2 drawatRiver Plate(58 mins, rating 6.47)
- December 6th1-1 drawvsDefensa y Justicia(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 16th1-1 drawatBoca Juniors(44 mins, rating 6.65)
- July 28th1-0 winvsIndependiente(33 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
Simón Escobar and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on March 7th against Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vélez Sarsfield vs Estudiantes match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Simón Escobar currently plays alongside Ronaldo Martínez, Lucas Robertone, Rodrigo Aliendro, Tomás Marchiori, Facundo Sanguinetti, Elías Gómez, Álvaro Busso, Luca Feler, Simón Escobar, Jano Gordon, Claudio Baeza, Matías Arias, Thiago Aguirre, Emanuel Mammana, Leo Cristaldo, Thiago Silvero, Manuel Lanzini, Matías Pellegrini, Álex Verón, Diego Valdés, Lisandro Magallán, Dilan Godoy, Joaquín Vaquero and Joaquín García at Vélez Sarsfield.