Santiago Benítez stats
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Primera Division
2.08
3.253.55Match-by-match stats
S. Benítez
WanderersDefender
S. Benítez vs Atlético Progreso
1 game played, 2 more on the benchSantiago Benítez's next match is on Sunday at 13:00 against Atlético Progreso. See how Santiago Benítez did in earlier matches against Atlético Progreso.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jul 11, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Jun 22, 2024 | |||||||||||
| May 23, 2024 |
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Sunday 13:00Sun 13:00Before the next match
Wanderers v Atlético Progreso, SundayWhat Atlético Progreso allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Atlético Progreso in their last 20 matches; league average from the Primera Division.
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As a right center back, Santiago Benítez has appeared in 29 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 2,100 minutes at an average rating of 6.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division defenders.
Attacking stats
Santiago Benítez has taken 15 shots with 5 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 140 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Santiago Benítez has 1 assist and 3 key passes . Santiago Benítez has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Santiago Benítez has completed 367 of 495 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Santiago Benítez completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 100 duels .
Defending stats
Santiago Benítez makes 6 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 350 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Santiago Benítez has committed 21 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly right center back (14 appearances), also at central midfielder (4) and right defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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F. Labandeira30 yrs#30
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J. Alberti29 yrs#16
G. Freitas35 yrs#25
J. Urretaviscaya36 yrs#80
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Santiago Benítez
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Santiago Benítez has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 29 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2100 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Santiago Benítez has attempted 15 shots with 5 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.46 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santiago Benítez has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Santiago Benítez has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santiago Benítez has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 25 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 367 from 495 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Benítez has won 100 of 208 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Benítez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 17.
About Santiago Benítez
Santiago Benítez is a 23-year-old defender playing for Wanderers in the Primera Division, representing Uruguay. Santiago Benítez is -footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 12 August 2003.
Most recent appearance
Santiago Benítez's most recent match was at home against Boston River on April 18th. Wanderers lost 1-3. Santiago Benítez played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.13.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Santiago Benítez and Wanderers are next in action on October 16th against Atlético Progreso in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wanderers vs Atlético Progreso match preview.
Teammates at Wanderers
Santiago Benítez currently plays alongside José Río, Mateo Acosta, Fabricio Formiliano, Alan García, Renzo Sánchez, Nicolas Cabral, Jonás Luna, Leandro Zazpe, Nicolás Queiróz, Rodrigo Rivero, Facundo Labandeira, Darlin Mencía, José Alberti, Nahuel Furtado, Agustín Buffa, Luciano Cosentino, Guillermo Borthagaray, Santiago Ormeño, Jonathan Urretaviscaya, Joaquín Zeballos, Gonzalo Freitas, Santiago Benítez, Santiago Guzmán and Sergi Oriol at Wanderers.