Alejo Montero
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Alejo Montero 2025 season stats
As a right back, Alejo Montero has appeared in 28 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 2,330 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.30 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.08 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.23 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 24 | 0.90 | 82 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.54 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.12 | 74 |
Alejo Montero has taken 8 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 291 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Alejo Montero has 0 assists and 24 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 166 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 670 | 25.90 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 507 | 19.60 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 0.89 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 21 | 0.81 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 2.94 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 102 | 3.94 | 13 |
Alejo Montero has completed 507 of 670 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.62 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 38 | 1.47 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 133 | 5.14 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 1.04 | 23 |
| Touches | 1339 | 51.70 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 353 | 13.64 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 1.00 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.62 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.42 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alejo Montero completes 16 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 133 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 74 | 2.86 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 49 | 1.89 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 45 | 1.74 | 85 |
| Clearances | 81 | 3.13 | 26 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 135 | 5.21 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Alejo Montero makes 74 tackles and 45 interceptions , adding 81 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.35 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.35 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.89 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 1.97 | 63 |
| 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 |
Alejo Montero has committed 35 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.9 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (14 appearances), also at right wing back (9) and left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrs
Alejo Montero previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Alejo Montero
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2025 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Alejo Montero has featured across 28 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2330 minutes. Alejo Montero has attempted 8 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alejo Montero has created 14 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 38 attempts (42% success rate). Alejo Montero has contributed 24 key passes and 76 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alejo Montero has registered 74 tackles (49 won), 45 interceptions, and 81 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 507 from 670 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Alejo Montero has won 133 of 250 total duels.
Discipline
Alejo Montero has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 16.
About Alejo Montero
Alejo Montero is a 28-year-old defender playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Alejo Montero is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 5 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
Alejo Montero's most recent match was away at Racing Club on November 10th. Newell's Old Boys lost 0-1. Alejo Montero played 82 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
- November 10th0-1 lossvsRacing Club(82 mins, rating 6.97)
- August 2nd0-2 winatHuracán(90 mins, rating 7.28)
- March 2nd0-1 lossvsUnión Santa Fe(77 mins, rating 6.49)
- November 1st3-1 lossatArgentinos Juniors(90 mins, rating 5.92)
- May 10th1-1 drawvsTigre(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.16)
Next fixture
Alejo Montero and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on September 14th against Talleres Córdoba in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres Córdoba match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Alejo Montero currently plays alongside Lautaro Giannetti, Facundo Guch, Saúl Salcedo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Rodrigo Herrera, Walter Mazzantti, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Luciano Herrera, Armando Méndez, F. Scarpeccio, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Marcelo Esponda, Williams Barlasina, Ian Glavinovich, Alejo Montero, Nicolás Goitea, Martín Luciano, Valentino Acuña, Walter Núñez, Luca Regiardo, David Sotelo, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Franco Escobar, Gabriel Risso Patrón, Ignacio Ramírez, Josué Reinatti, F. Tirado, Gabriel Arias and Bruno Cabrera at Newell's Old Boys.