Maximiliano Salas
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Maximiliano Salas 2026 season stats
As a left striker, Maximiliano Salas has appeared in 14 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 442 minutes at an average rating of 5.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
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 | 14 | 442 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5.72 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 288 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.05 |
| Total | 18 | 730 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 6.02 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shots | 19 | 3.90 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.20 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.61 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1.63 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 1.22 | 100 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.41 | 99 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.40 | 69 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.81 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 86 |
Maximiliano Salas has taken 19 shots with 6 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Maximiliano Salas has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 101 | 20.60 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 78 | 15.90 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.83 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.20 | 42 |
| Backward passes | 29 | 5.90 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 2.44 | 47 |
Maximiliano Salas has completed 78 of 101 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.81 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.63 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 19 | 3.87 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.02 | 37 |
| Touches | 208 | 42.40 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 15.07 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.61 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.02 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 2.65 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Maximiliano Salas completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 19 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.02 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.02 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.81 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 1.63 | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Maximiliano Salas makes 5 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 2.04 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.41 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 5 | 1.02 | 91 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 3.05 | 55 |
| 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 |
Maximiliano Salas has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left striker (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Maximiliano Salas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 30 | 2,068 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 7.03 |
 Copa Libertadores | 7 | 513 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 24 | 1,616 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 24 | 7.12 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 13 | 781 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 6.92 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 11 | 834 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 439 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 23 | 867 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 6.63 |
About Maximiliano Salas
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Maximiliano Salas has scored 1 goal across 14 appearances (2 starts), totalling 442 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Maximiliano Salas has attempted 19 shots with 6 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Maximiliano Salas has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). Maximiliano Salas has contributed 7 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Maximiliano Salas has registered 5 tackles (5 won), 0 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 78 from 101 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Maximiliano Salas has won 19 of 58 total duels.
Discipline
Maximiliano Salas has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 5.
About Maximiliano Salas
Maximiliano Salas is a 28-year-old forward playing for River Plate in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Maximiliano Salas is left-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 1 December 1997.
Most recent appearance
Maximiliano Salas's most recent match was away at Blooming on September 5th. River Plate won 3-0. Maximiliano Salas played 78 minutes, registering 1 goal, 6 shots with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- September 5th3-0 winvsBlooming(78 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.34)
- October 12th2-3 lossvsBelgrano(1 mins, rating 6.63)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsBragantino(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- May 3rd1-0 winvsRosario Central(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th2-0 winvsGimnasia La Plata(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Maximiliano Salas and River Plate are next in action on December 17th against Barracas Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the River Plate vs Barracas Central match preview.
Teammates at River Plate
Maximiliano Salas currently plays alongside Germán Pezzella, Santiago Lencina, Lautaro Pereyra, Tobías Ramírez, Lucas Silva, Ian Subiabre, Juan Carlos Portillo, Marcos Acuña, Lucas Beltrán, Tomás Galván, Fausto Vera, Ulises Giménez, Nicolás Otamendi, Facundo Colidio, Ezequiel Centurión, Gonzalo Montiel, Agustín Ruberto, Joaquín Freitas, Juan Fernando Quintero, Matías Galarza Fonda, Giuliano Galoppo, Matías Viña, Giovanni González, Mauro Arambarri, Rafael Borré, Sebastián Driussi, Santiago Beltrán, Fabricio Bustos, Maximiliano Salas, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Kevin Castaño, Aníbal Moreno and Juan Cruz Meza at River Plate.