Miguel Merentiel
Uruguay
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Miguel Merentiel 2026 season stats
As a striker, Miguel Merentiel has appeared in 21 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,376 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. 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 | 21 | 1,376 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 6.88 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 368 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6.85 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 357 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7.11 |
| Total | 31 | 2,101 | 10 | 3 | 40 | 5 | 6.90 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.50 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.59 | 87 |
| Shots | 43 | 2.80 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 1.20 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.37 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 0.65 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.78 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.85 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.13 | 81 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.50 | 78 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.98 | 73 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.33 | 80 |
Miguel Merentiel has taken 43 shots with 19 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.3 expected goals (xG), 3.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Miguel Merentiel has 2 assists and 23 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. Miguel Merentiel has set up 25 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 58th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 367 | 24.00 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 277 | 18.10 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 0.59 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.26 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 106 | 6.93 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 1.90 | 31 |
Miguel Merentiel has completed 277 of 367 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.52 | 28 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 1.64 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 26 |
| Duels won | 28 | 1.83 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.52 | 17 |
| Touches | 531 | 34.70 | 23 |
| Possession lost | 159 | 10.40 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.33 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.46 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.59 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Miguel Merentiel completes 8 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.33 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.26 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.13 | 22 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.07 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 2.29 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Miguel Merentiel makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 275 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.33 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.33 | 38 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 0.78 | 1 |
| 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 |
Miguel Merentiel has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly striker (7 appearances), also at left striker (5) and right striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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K. Zenón25 yrs#21
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A. Bareiro30 yrs#28
L. Paredes32 yrs#5
R. Battaglia35 yrs#6
C. Palacios
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T. Aranda19 yrs#10
W. Alarcón25 yrs#15
M. Delgado21 yrs#18
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S. Ascacíbar29 yrs#25
T. Belmonte28 yrs#30
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Miguel Merentiel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 37 | 2,375 | 13 | 4 | 38 | 10 | 6.90 |
| Copa Libertadores | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,724 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 7.08 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 1,103 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 7.39 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 642 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 23 | 1,232 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6.93 |
| Copa Libertadores | 13 | 586 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6.18 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 8 | 619 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 15 | 1,237 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 7.19 |
 Serie A | 9 | 233 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.86 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 225 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 32 | 1,637 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 6.80 |
About Miguel Merentiel
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Miguel Merentiel has scored 7 goals and 2 assists across 21 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1376 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Miguel Merentiel has attempted 43 shots with 19 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.34 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Miguel Merentiel has created 15 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (32% success rate). Miguel Merentiel has contributed 23 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Miguel Merentiel has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 277 from 367 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Miguel Merentiel has won 28 of 76 total duels.
Discipline
Miguel Merentiel has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 7.
About Miguel Merentiel
Miguel Merentiel is a 30-year-old forward playing for Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Uruguay. Miguel Merentiel is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 24 February 1996.
Most recent appearance
Miguel Merentiel's most recent match was away at Lanús on April 21st. Boca Juniors won 1-0. Miguel Merentiel played 61 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- April 21st1-0 winvsLanús(61 mins, rating 6.85)
- August 13th1-1 drawatRacing Club(77 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.2)
- August 22nd0-4 winatDeportivo Recoleta(57 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.07)
- September 6th1-1 drawatPlatense(44 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.13)
- June 22nd3-1 winvsDeportivo Recoleta(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.09)
Next fixture
Miguel Merentiel and Boca Juniors are next in action on August 21st against Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza vs Boca Juniors match preview.
Teammates at Boca Juniors
Miguel Merentiel currently plays alongside Milton Delgado, Lautaro Blanco, Dylan Gorosito, Lautaro Di Lollo, Milton Giménez, Kevin Zenón, Tomás Belmonte, Álvaro Montero, Leandro Lozano, Ángel Romero, Williams Alarcón, Nicolás Figal, Sebastián Villa, Javier García, Leonel Flores, Miguel Merentiel, Tomás Aranda, Camilo Rey Domenech, Marco Pellegrino, Santiago Ascacíbar, Carlos Palacios, Malcom Braida, Juan Ramírez, Rodrigo Battaglia, Leandro Paredes, Ayrton Costa, Agustín Marchesín, Leandro Brey, Adam Bareiro, Alan Velasco and Enner Valencia at Boca Juniors.