Milton Céliz
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Match-by-match stats
Milton Céliz 2025 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Milton Céliz has appeared in 30 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 2,613 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 65 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Shots | 37 | 1.30 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.40 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.14 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.41 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.48 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.28 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 42 |
Milton Céliz has taken 37 shots with 12 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 71 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Milton Céliz has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 327 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 730 | 25.10 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 421 | 14.50 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 58.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 0.93 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.24 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 55 | 1.89 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 169 | 5.82 | 49 |
Milton Céliz has completed 421 of 730 passes at 58% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 0.65 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 53 | 1.83 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 200 | 6.89 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 59 | 2.03 | 87 |
| Touches | 1340 | 46.20 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 485 | 16.70 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 57 | 1.96 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 54 | 1.86 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 40 | 1.38 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Milton Céliz completes 19 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 200 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 69 | 2.38 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 44 | 1.52 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 1.14 | 66 |
| Clearances | 66 | 2.27 | 85 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 145 | 4.99 | 47 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Milton Céliz makes 69 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 66 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 65 | 2.24 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 12 | 0.41 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.07 | 63 |
| Fouls per card | 5.42 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 119 | 4.10 | 88 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Milton Céliz has committed 65 fouls and received 12 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (21 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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32 yrs
28 yrsMilton Céliz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 8 | 664 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 1,747 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 54 | 6.95 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 13 | 1,095 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 6.96 |
About Milton Céliz
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2025 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Milton Céliz has scored 3 goals across 30 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2613 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Milton Céliz has attempted 37 shots with 12 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Milton Céliz has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 19 successful dribbles from 53 attempts (36% success rate). Milton Céliz has contributed 8 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Milton Céliz has registered 69 tackles (44 won), 33 interceptions, and 66 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 421 from 730 pass attempts, a 58% pass accuracy rate. Milton Céliz has won 200 of 458 total duels.
Discipline
Milton Céliz has received 12 yellow cards this season, committing 65 fouls and winning 54.
About Milton Céliz
Milton Céliz is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Milton Céliz is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 25 July 1992.
Most recent appearance
Milton Céliz's most recent match was away at Cruzeiro on June 1st. Deportivo Riestra lost 4-0. Milton Céliz played 79 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- June 1st4-0 lossatCruzeiro(79 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
- May 23rd1-0 winvsBoca Juniors(45 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.69)
- December 17th1-2 lossvsUniversidad Católica(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 8)
- September 23rd0-1 lossvsCruzeiro(71 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- February 14th0-1 winatBotafogo(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.55)
Next fixture
Milton Céliz and Deportivo Riestra are next in action on September 22nd against Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Riestra vs Boca Juniors match preview.
Teammates at Deportivo Riestra
Milton Céliz currently plays alongside T. González, Thiago Lauro, Marino Arzamendia, Ángel Almada, Brian Sánchez, Eric Tovo, Antony Alonso, Gabriel Obredor, Miguel Barbieri, Mauro Smarra, Ignacio Arce, Nicolás Sansotre, Mariano Bracamonte, Facundo Miño, Yeison Murillo, Pablo Monje, Alexander Díaz, Nicolás Watson, Matias Garcia, I. López, Pedro Ramírez, Cristian Paz, Juan Randazzo, Gonzalo Nahuel Flores, Nicolás Benegas, Rodrigo Gallo, Ángel Stringa, Carlos Quintana, Yonatan Goitía, Ignacio Gariglio, Jonathan Herrera, Milton Céliz and Agustín Graneros at Deportivo Riestra.