Santiago Núñez stats
Argentina
Match-by-match stats
S. Núñez
EstudiantesDefender
S. Núñez vs Flamengo
4 games played, 1 more on the benchSantiago Núñez's next match is on Friday at 01:30 against Flamengo. See how Santiago Núñez did in earlier matches against Flamengo.
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FLAvEST
Friday 01:30Fri 01:30Before the next match
Flamengo v Estudiantes, FridayWhat Flamengo allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Flamengo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
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Odds OutliersSantiago Núñez 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Santiago Núñez has appeared in 20 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,516 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 20 | 1,516 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 7.03 |
 Copa Libertadores | 8 | 635 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7.14 |
| Total | 28 | 2,151 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 7.06 |
Attacking stats
Santiago Núñez has taken 20 shots with 6 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Santiago Núñez has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 253 minutes. Santiago Núñez has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Santiago Núñez has completed 766 of 905 passes at 85% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Santiago Núñez completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 91 duels .
Defending stats
Santiago Núñez makes 24 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 135 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Santiago Núñez has committed 19 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right center back (16 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Estudiantes squad
G. Carrillo
35 yrs#9
T. Palacios25 yrs#10
J. Tobio Burgos21 yrs#17
E. Cetré
28 yrs#18
A. Gaich27 yrs#19
L. Alario34 yrs#27
B. Aguirre23 yrs#28
F. Pérez20 yrs#29
J. Correa32 yrs#32
J. Sosa41 yrs#7
G. Neves
29 yrs#8
E. Piovi34 yrs#21
A. Castro32 yrs#22
B. Rodríguez23 yrs#31
M. Monsalve22 yrs#34
J. Elías30 yrs#39
B. Kociubinski25 yrs#52
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 10 | 793 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7.04 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 14 | 1,233 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 6.48 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 20 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1516 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Santiago Núñez has attempted 20 shots with 6 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.50 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santiago Núñez has created 6 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Santiago Núñez has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santiago Núñez has registered 24 tackles (19 won), 24 interceptions, and 135 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 766 from 905 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Núñez has won 91 of 144 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Núñez has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 13.
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 at home against Flamengo on September 22nd. Estudiantes drew 0-0. Santiago Núñez played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 8.05.
Recent matches
- July 17th1-2 lossvsSan Lorenzo(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 22nd0-0 drawvsFlamengo(90 mins, rating 8.05)
- July 10th2-2 drawatCentral Cordoba SdE(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 23rd3-0 winvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- December 26th2-1 lossatLanús(90 mins, rating 6.64)
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 Edwuin Cetré, Fabricio Iacovich, Santiago Núñez, Ezequiel Piovi, Baltasar Rodríguez, Lucas Alario, Adolfo Gaich, Gastón Benedetti, Gabriel Neves, Fabricio Pérez, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Jalil Elías, Rodrigo Borzone, Fernando Muslera, Miguel Monsalve, Eric Meza, Bautista Kociubinski, Tiago Palacios, Santiago Arzamendia, Joaquín Pereyra, Tomás Palacios, Alexis Castro, Valente Pierani, Brian Aguirre, José Sosa, Marcos Rojo, Ramiro Funes Mori, Guido Carrillo, Leandro González Pírez, Eros Mancuso and Joaquín Correa at Estudiantes.