Nicolás Meriano
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Match-by-match stats
Nicolás Meriano 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nicolás Meriano has appeared in 12 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 798 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. 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 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.34 | 57 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.11 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Nicolás Meriano has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 200 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicolás Meriano has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 258 | 29.10 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 177 | 20.00 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 3.61 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 9 | 1.02 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 7.78 | 79 |
Nicolás Meriano has completed 177 of 258 passes at 69% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.11 | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 42 | 4.74 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 2.37 | 67 |
| Touches | 415 | 46.80 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 95 | 10.71 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.34 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.34 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.34 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Meriano completes 0 dribbles and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 2.03 | 67 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.02 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 3.16 | 100 |
| Clearances | 58 | 6.54 | 79 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 3.27 | 35 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Nicolás Meriano makes 18 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 58 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.90 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.34 | 78 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.23 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 1.60 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.24 | 22 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolás Meriano has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.6 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nicolás Meriano previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 1,274 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 5.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa de la Superliga | 12 | 946 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 6.30 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.90 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 293 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 19 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 6.97 |
About Nicolás Meriano
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Nicolás Meriano has featured across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 798 minutes. Nicolás Meriano has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Meriano has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Meriano has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 28 interceptions, and 58 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 177 from 258 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Meriano has won 42 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Meriano has received 3 yellow cards and 2 red cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About Nicolás Meriano
Nicolás Meriano is a 25-year-old defender playing for Banfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Nicolás Meriano is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 9 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Meriano's most recent match was away at Barracas Central on May 18th. Banfield won 1-2. Nicolás Meriano played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- May 18th1-2 winatBarracas Central(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- August 19th1-1 drawatAtlético Tucumán(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
- November 22nd0-0 drawvsIndependiente Rivadavia(90 mins, rating 6.56)
- December 4th1-0 lossatLanús(90 mins, rating 7.57)
- June 12th1-0 winvsTigre(50 mins, 1 yellow card, 1 red card, rating 5.74)
Next fixture
Nicolás Meriano and Banfield are next in action on June 13th against Huracán in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Huracán vs Banfield match preview.
Teammates at Banfield
Nicolás Meriano currently plays alongside Santiago Daniele, Gino Santilli, Lucas Palavecino, Santiago Esquivel, Neyder Moreno, Nicolás Meriano, Danilo Arboleda, Lautaro Gómez, Lisandro Piñero, Joaquín Molina, Favio Álvarez, Santiago López García, Thomas Rodríguez, Federico Anselmo, Tiziano Perrota, Lautaro Ríos, Bruno Sepúlveda, Facundo Sanguinetti, Brandon Oviedo, Lautaro Villegas, Federico Medina, Tomás Adoryán, M. Roldán, I. Pais, Juan Iribarren, David Zalazar, Ignacio Abraham and Juan Luis Alfaro at Banfield.