Santiago Benítez
Uruguay
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Santiago Benítez 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Santiago Benítez has appeared in 23 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 1,583 minutes at an average rating of 5.89. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 72 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.06 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 84 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 43 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Santiago Benítez has taken 8 shots with 4 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 198 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd 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 elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 407 | 23.10 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 304 | 17.30 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 2.96 | 58 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.17 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Benítez has completed 304 of 407 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.17 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.45 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.21 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 1.93 | 60 |
| Touches | 799 | 45.40 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 208 | 11.83 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.91 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.06 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Benítez completes 3 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.34 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.19 | 36 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.48 | 14 |
| 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 | 5 | 0.28 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Benítez makes 6 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 264 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.97 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.11 | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 1.88 | 76 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Santiago Benítez has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly right center back (12 appearances), also at central midfielder (3) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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23 yrs
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 goal and 1 assist across 23 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1583 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Santiago Benítez has attempted 8 shots with 4 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.12 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 3 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (38% 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), 21 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 304 from 407 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Benítez has won 74 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Benítez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 16.
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 away at Central Español on January 8th. Wanderers won 3-0. Santiago Benítez played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- January 8th3-0 winvsCentral Español(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 16th5-1 lossatMontevideo City Torque(90 mins, rating 6.33)
- June 25th1-1 drawvsCerro Largo(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- July 18th0-1 winatDefensor Sporting(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- February 28th5-1 lossatPeñarol(46 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Santiago Benítez and Wanderers are next in action on October 23rd against Deportivo Maldonado in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Maldonado vs Wanderers match preview.
Teammates at Wanderers
Santiago Benítez currently plays alongside Mateo Acosta, José Río, Fabricio Formiliano, Alan García, Leandro Zazpe, Nicolás Queiróz, Renzo Sánchez, Facundo Labandeira, Rodrigo Rivero, Agustín Buffa, Darlin Mencía, José Alberti, Nahuel Furtado, Nicolas Cabral, Jonás Luna, Guillermo Borthagaray, Luciano Cosentino, Santiago Ormeño, Jonathan Urretaviscaya, Joaquín Zeballos, Gonzalo Freitas, Santiago Guzmán, Santiago Benítez and Sergi Oriol at Wanderers.