Santiago Benítez
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Match-by-match stats
Santiago Benítez 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Santiago Benítez has appeared in 17 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 1,087 minutes at an average rating of 5.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 61 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 84 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 43 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Santiago Benítez has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 272 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Santiago Benítez has 1 assist and 2 key passes . His creative output is elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 218 | 18.00 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 148 | 12.30 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.48 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.17 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Benítez has completed 148 of 218 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.17 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.41 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 37 | 3.06 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.49 | 43 |
| Touches | 290 | 24.00 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 82 | 6.79 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.83 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Benítez completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.50 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.32 | 46 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.49 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.17 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Benítez makes 6 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 181 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.83 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 1.66 | 65 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Santiago Benítez has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly right center back (10 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Santiago Benítez previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Santiago Benítez
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Santiago Benítez has scored 1 assist across 17 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1087 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Santiago Benítez has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santiago Benítez has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Santiago Benítez has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santiago Benítez has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 16 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 148 from 218 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Benítez has won 37 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Benítez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 10.
About Santiago Benítez
Santiago Benítez is a 22-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 away at Nacional on January 31st. Wanderers won 1-2. Santiago Benítez played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
- January 31st1-2 winatNacional(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- June 26th2-0 winvsAtlético Progreso(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- January 13th0-0 drawvsDanubio(0 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 22nd2-5 winatJuventud(90 mins, rating 6.05)
- September 22nd1-1 drawvsDeportivo Maldonado(90 mins, rating 6.26)
Next fixture
Santiago Benítez and Wanderers are next in action on June 18th against Montevideo City Torque in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Montevideo City Torque vs Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Wanderers
Santiago Benítez currently plays alongside Nicolás Ferreira, Paulo Lima, Pablo Suárez, Santiago Ormeno, Alan García, Nicolas Cabral, Renzo Sánchez, Guillermo Borthagaray, Esteban Crucci, Luciano Cosentino, Agustín Buffa, Jonathan Urretaviscaya, Nahuel Furtado, Mateo Acosta, Leandro Zazpe, Gonzalo Freitas, Joaquín Zeballos, Nicolás Queiróz, José Alberti, Darlin Mencía, Rodrigo Rivero, Fabricio Formiliano, Jonás Luna, Martín Bértola, Facundo Labandeira, José Río, Santiago Guzmán, Santiago Benítez, Mateo Martínez and Sergi Oriol at Wanderers.