Mateo Caballero
Uruguay
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M. Caballero
Defensor SportingDefenderMateo Caballero 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Mateo Caballero has appeared in 12 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 776 minutes at an average rating of 4.97. 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 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.12 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.23 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.12 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Mateo Caballero has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 194 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 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. Mateo Caballero has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Mateo Caballero has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 393 | 45.60 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 300 | 34.80 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 4.29 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mateo Caballero has completed 300 of 393 passes at 76% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.23 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.23 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 32 | 3.71 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.74 | 53 |
| Touches | 513 | 59.50 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 101 | 11.71 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.23 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.12 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mateo Caballero completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.12 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 2.09 | 84 |
| Clearances | 31 | 3.60 | 78 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.12 | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mateo Caballero makes 1 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 776 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.04 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.28 | 44 |
| 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 |
Mateo Caballero has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly left center back (4 appearances), also at right center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mateo Caballero previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Mateo Caballero
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Mateo Caballero has featured across 12 appearances (8 starts), totalling 776 minutes. Mateo Caballero has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.64 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mateo Caballero has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Mateo Caballero has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mateo Caballero has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 18 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 300 from 393 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Mateo Caballero has won 32 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Mateo Caballero has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 2.
About Mateo Caballero
Mateo Caballero is a 19-year-old defender playing for Defensor Sporting in the Primera Division, representing Uruguay. Mateo Caballero is -footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 26 August 2007.
Most recent appearance
Mateo Caballero's most recent match was away at Central Español on December 27th. Defensor Sporting lost 2-1. Mateo Caballero played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- July 13th1-3 lossvsMontevideo City Torque(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 20th1-1 drawatCerro Largo(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 16th0-4 lossvsLiverpool(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 18th0-1 lossvsWanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 28th2-1 winvsCerro(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Mateo Caballero and Defensor Sporting are next in action on December 23rd against Central Español in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Central Español vs Defensor Sporting match preview.
Teammates at Defensor Sporting
Mateo Caballero currently plays alongside J. Neris, Erico Cuello, Juan Manuel Jorge, Lucas Agazzi, Axel Frugone, Germán Barrios, Tomás Pozzo, Xavier Biscayzacú, Kevin Dawson, Geanfranco Rodríguez, Brian Montenegro, Martín Rabuñal, Mateo Caballero, Bruno Simone, Edgar Elizalde, Facundo Castro, Lucas Machado, Lucas de los Santos, Alan Torterolo, Nicolás Medina, Nicolás Wunsch, Guillermo de los Santos, Francisco Sorondo and Lautaro Navarro at Defensor Sporting.