Matías Galarza
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Matías Galarza 2025 season stats
As a left winger, Matías Galarza has appeared in 23 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,375 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 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 23 | 1,375 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 37 | 6.66 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6.85 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.53 |
| Total | 32 | 1,918 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 48 | 6.68 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.60 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.50 | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.98 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.80 | 28 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.59 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.26 | 75 |
Matías Galarza has taken 25 shots with 7 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Matías Galarza has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. Matías Galarza has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 412 | 27.00 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 305 | 20.00 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 0.92 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.72 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 88 | 5.76 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 51 | 3.34 | 75 |
Matías Galarza has completed 305 of 412 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.72 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 2.03 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 97 | 6.35 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 37 | 2.42 | 65 |
| Touches | 727 | 47.60 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 209 | 13.68 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 27 | 1.77 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.11 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.64 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matías Galarza completes 11 dribbles at a 35% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 2.42 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.51 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.98 | 93 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.57 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 3.86 | 66 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 99 |
Matías Galarza makes 37 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.70 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.33 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.26 | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 2.81 | 41 |
| 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 |
Matías Galarza has committed 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left winger (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matías Galarza previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 667 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 6.93 |
 WC Qualification South America | 6 | 350 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6.86 |
 World Cup | 4 | 390 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 23 | 1,225 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 34 | 6.72 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 8 | 339 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.30 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 10 | 399 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.82 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 9 | 251 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 11 | 608 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 5.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 21 | 949 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 6.56 |
About Matías Galarza
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2025 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Matías Galarza has featured across 23 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1375 minutes. Matías Galarza has attempted 25 shots with 7 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matías Galarza has created 9 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (35% success rate). Matías Galarza has contributed 12 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matías Galarza has registered 37 tackles (23 won), 15 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 305 from 412 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Matías Galarza has won 97 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Matías Galarza has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 17.
About Matías Galarza
Matías Galarza is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for River Plate in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Paraguay. Matías Galarza is left-footed. Born on 11 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matías Galarza's most recent match was away at France on April 27th. River Plate lost 0-1. Matías Galarza played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Matías Galarza and River Plate are next in action on June 30th against Santa Fe in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Santa Fe vs River Plate match preview.
Teammates at River Plate
Matías Galarza currently plays alongside Facundo Colidio, Juan Carlos Portillo, Matías Galarza, Lucas Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Fabricio Bustos, Juan Cruz Meza, Joaquín Freitas, Agustín Ruberto, Tobías Ramírez, Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Rivero, Santiago Beltrán, Kevin Castaño, Lautaro Pereyra, Aníbal Moreno, Kendry Páez, Ángel Correa, Tomás Galván, Giovanni González, Maximiliano Salas, Mauro Arambarri, Santiago Lencina, Fausto Vera, Matías Viña, Marcos Acuña, Germán Pezzella, Tobías Andrada, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Rafael Santos Borré, Ian Subiabre, Giuliano Galoppo, Ezequiel Centurión, Sebastián Driussi and Lucas Beltrán at River Plate.