Santiago Núñez
Argentina
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Santiago Núñez 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Santiago Núñez has appeared in 16 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,233 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 16 | 1,233 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 7.06 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7.06 |
| Total | 21 | 1,598 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 7.06 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 85 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 91 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.58 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 77 |
Santiago Núñez has taken 14 shots with 5 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 88 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Santiago Núñez has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 617 minutes. Santiago Núñez has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 719 | 52.50 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 611 | 44.60 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 2.92 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 1.90 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 66 | 4.82 | 27 |
Santiago Núñez has completed 611 of 719 passes at 85% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.22 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.36 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 73 | 5.33 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 38 | 2.77 | 78 |
| Touches | 957 | 69.90 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 117 | 8.54 | 19 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.22 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.88 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Núñez completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 73 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.53 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.17 | 49 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.61 | 74 |
| Clearances | 119 | 8.69 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 3.87 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Santiago Núñez makes 21 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 119 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.02 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.29 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 1.90 | 59 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 Núñez has committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right center back (13 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Santiago Núñez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 30 | 2,456 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 7.16 |
| Copa Libertadores | 9 | 759 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 10 | 793 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 14 | 1,233 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 6.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 17 | 1,302 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 6.71 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 12 | 879 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 7.26 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 12 | 1,009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 4 | 345 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7.19 |
| Copa Libertadores | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.83 |
About Santiago Núñez
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Santiago Núñez has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 16 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1233 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Santiago Núñez has attempted 14 shots with 5 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.33 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santiago Núñez has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Santiago Núñez has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santiago Núñez has registered 21 tackles (16 won), 22 interceptions, and 119 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 611 from 719 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Núñez has won 73 of 114 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Núñez has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 12.
About Santiago Núñez
Santiago Núñez is a 26-year-old defender playing for Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Santiago Núñez is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 29 April 2000.
Most recent appearance
Santiago Núñez's most recent match was away at Newell's Old Boys on March 26th. Estudiantes drew 0-0. Santiago Núñez played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.86.
Recent matches
- March 26th0-0 drawvsNewell's Old Boys(90 mins, rating 7.86)
- November 5th2-0 lossatSarmiento(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 4th0-3 winatUniversidad Católica(90 mins, rating 7.36)
- March 2nd4-0 winvsGimnasia La Plata(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- October 4th1-1 drawvsUniversidad Católica(90 mins, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Santiago Núñez and Estudiantes are next in action on November 13th against Independiente Rivadavia in the Super Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estudiantes vs Independiente Rivadavia match preview.
Teammates at Estudiantes
Santiago Núñez currently plays alongside Gastón Benedetti, Joaquín Pereyra, Bautista Kociubinski, Tomás Palacios, Adolfo Gaich, Miguel Monsalve, Rodrigo Borzone, Alexis Castro, Valente Pierani, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Fernando Muslera, Ezequiel Piovi, Gabriel Neves, Santiago Núñez, Eric Meza, Leandro González Pírez, José Sosa, Ramiro Funes Mori, Baltasar Rodríguez, Jalil Elías, Fabricio Pérez, Lucas Alario, Santiago Arzamendia, Brian Aguirre, Fabricio Iacovich, Guido Carrillo, Tiago Palacios, Edwuin Cetré, Eros Mancuso and Joaquín Correa at Estudiantes.