Nicolás Benegas
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Nicolás Benegas 2026 season stats
As a right striker, Nicolás Benegas has appeared in 11 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 441 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 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shots | 15 | 3.10 | 91 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 47.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.61 | 19 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 1.02 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.40 | 69 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 86 |
Nicolás Benegas has taken 15 shots with 7 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolás Benegas has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 221 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 122 | 24.90 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 54 | 11.00 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 0 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.41 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 3.27 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 5.92 | 97 |
Nicolás Benegas has completed 54 of 122 passes at 44% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.82 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 2.65 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 34 | 6.94 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 3.47 | 83 |
| Touches | 238 | 48.60 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 118 | 24.08 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.43 | 58 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 2.65 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Benegas completes 4 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 34 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.63 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.82 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.63 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.47 | 61 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Benegas makes 8 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 3.88 | 100 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 1.02 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.61 | 71 |
| Fouls per card | 3.80 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 5.31 | 97 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolás Benegas has committed 19 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right striker (3 appearances), also at striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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32 yrs
28 yrsNicolás Benegas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 33 | 1,337 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 17 | 952 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 7.13 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 13 | 779 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
About Nicolás Benegas
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Nicolás Benegas has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (4 starts), totalling 441 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Benegas has attempted 15 shots with 7 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Benegas has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (31% success rate). Nicolás Benegas has contributed 7 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Benegas has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 54 from 122 pass attempts, a 44% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Benegas has won 34 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Benegas has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 7.
About Nicolás Benegas
Nicolás Benegas is a 30-year-old forward playing for Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Nicolás Benegas is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 1 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Benegas's most recent match was away at Unión Santa Fe on May 7th. Deportivo Riestra lost 2-0. Nicolás Benegas played 14 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- May 7th2-0 lossatUnión Santa Fe(14 mins, rating 7.01)
- April 5th1-0 lossatCentral Cordoba SdE(33 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.29)
- January 31st0-0 drawvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(33 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.21)
- December 18th0-0 drawvsPlatense(12 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- April 20th0-0 drawatVélez Sarsfield(6 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Nicolás Benegas 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
Nicolás Benegas 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.