Martín Ortega
Argentina
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Martín Ortega 2026 season stats
As a right back, Martín Ortega has appeared in 8 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 530 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. 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 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.34 | 98 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.80 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.50 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.17 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.34 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.85 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 80 |
Martín Ortega has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Martín Ortega has 2 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 106 minutes. Martín Ortega has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 155 | 26.30 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 113 | 19.20 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.70 | 25 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.51 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 28 | 4.75 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 4.75 | 25 |
Martín Ortega has completed 113 of 155 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.19 | 91 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 2.21 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 25 | 4.25 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.36 | 36 |
| Touches | 306 | 52.00 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 91 | 15.45 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.02 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.17 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Martín Ortega completes 7 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.53 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.02 | 37 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.68 | 7 |
| Clearances | 15 | 2.55 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 5.77 | 92 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Martín Ortega makes 9 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 15 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 | 4 | 0.68 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 0.85 | 9 |
| 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 |
Martín Ortega has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Martín Ortega previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 13 | 1,092 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 18 | 1,423 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 46 | 7.04 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 10 | 755 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 12 | 750 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 6.72 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.60 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 9 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.68 |
About Martín Ortega
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Martín Ortega has scored 2 assists across 8 appearances (5 starts), totalling 530 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Martín Ortega has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martín Ortega has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (54% success rate). Martín Ortega has contributed 5 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martín Ortega has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 113 from 155 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Martín Ortega has won 25 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Martín Ortega has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 1.
About Martín Ortega
Martín Ortega is a 27-year-old defender playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Martín Ortega is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 20 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Martín Ortega's most recent match was away at Estudiantes on March 26th. Newell's Old Boys drew 0-0. Martín Ortega played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.4.
Recent matches
- March 26th0-0 drawatEstudiantes(90 mins, rating 7.4)
- October 28th2-1 winvsBanfield(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- June 4th2-0 winvsDeportivo Riestra(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.15)
- November 9th2-1 lossatDefensa y Justicia(87 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.82)
- September 14th1-0 winvsTalleres Córdoba(90 mins, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Martín Ortega and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on March 5th against Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Martín Ortega currently plays alongside Francisco Scarpeccio, Ignacio Ramírez, Valentino Acuña, Ian Glavinovich, Lucas Carrizo, Martín Luciano, Thomas Rios, Mateo García, Rodrigo Herrera, Walter Núñez, Alejo Montero, Santiago Solari, Luca Regiardo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Facundo Guch, Marcelo Esponda, Gabriel Arias, Alan Soñora, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Mazzantti, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, Lucas Gómez, David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Josué Reinatti, Bruno Cabrera, Franco Escobar, Lautaro Giannetti and Fabricio Tirado at Newell's Old Boys.