Nicolás Meriano stats
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N. Meriano
BanfieldDefender
N. Meriano vs Lanús
4 games played, 1 more on the benchNicolás Meriano's next match is on Saturday at 18:45 against Lanús. See how Nicolás Meriano did in earlier matches against Lanús.
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| Mar 12, 2023 |
BANvLAN
Saturday 18:45Sat 18:45Before the next match
Banfield v Lanús, SaturdayWhat Lanús allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Lanús in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersNicolás Meriano 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nicolás Meriano has appeared in 25 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,924 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Attacking stats
Nicolás Meriano has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 148 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicolás Meriano has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 385 minutes. Nicolás Meriano has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nicolás Meriano has completed 477 of 681 passes at 70% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nicolás Meriano completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 96 duels .
Defending stats
Nicolás Meriano makes 29 tackles and 47 interceptions , adding 143 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nicolás Meriano has committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left center back (22 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Banfield squad
L. Piñero
19 yrs#7
A. Balboa
32 yrs#9
F. Medina22 yrs#18
A. Machado24 yrs#22
M. Hernández21 yrs#28
F. Anselmo32 yrs#30
D. Zalazar24 yrs#40
T. Rodríguez
30 yrs#77
L. Ríos26 yrs#8
L. Gómez23 yrs#10
F. Álvarez33 yrs#11
S. Esquivel22 yrs#15
T. Adoryán25 yrs#20L. Villegas22 yrs#21
L. Palavecino23 yrs#23S. López García28 yrs#24N. Moreno
29 yrs#33I. Pais26 yrs#35M. Arteaga27 yrs#70
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 1,274 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 5.71 |
2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 25 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1924 minutes. Nicolás Meriano has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.79 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Meriano has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Nicolás Meriano has contributed 5 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Meriano has registered 29 tackles (14 won), 47 interceptions, and 143 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 477 from 681 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Meriano has won 96 of 159 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Meriano has received 4 yellow cards and 2 red cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 5.
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 at home against Argentinos Juniors on June 17th. Banfield lost 0-1. Nicolás Meriano played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- June 17th0-1 lossvsArgentinos Juniors(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- October 12th1-2 winatTigre(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- April 26th1-1 drawvsRosario Central(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- September 28th2-2 drawatGimnasia La Plata(90 mins, rating 6.44)
- July 25th1-1 drawvsBarracas Central(90 mins, rating 6.41)
Next fixture
Nicolás Meriano and Banfield are next in action on August 6th against Lanús in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Banfield vs Lanús match preview.
Teammates at Banfield
Nicolás Meriano currently plays alongside Joaquín Molina, Adrián Balboa, Thomas Rodríguez, Ignacio Pais, Neyder Moreno, Gino Santilli, Juan Luis Alfaro, Matías Hernández, Nicolás Meriano, Manuel Arteaga, David Zalazar, Ignacio Abraham, Brandon Oviedo, Nehuén Paz, Tomás Adoryán, Lisandro Piñero, Alexander Machado, Federico Anselmo, Favio Álvarez, Lautaro Ríos, Santiago López García, Lucas Palavecino, Lautaro Gómez, Federico Medina, Lautaro Villegas, Santiago Esquivel, Santiago Daniele, Diego Rodríguez, Renzo Malanca and Lautaro Cano at Banfield.