M. Palacios
ArgentinaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
M. Palacios 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, M. Palacios has appeared in 26 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,272 minutes at an average rating of 7.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.30 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 20 | 0.79 | 98 |
| Shots | 47 | 1.90 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 0.80 | 86 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.37 | n/a | 78 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.24 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 19 | 0.75 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.44 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 74 |
| Assists | 13 | 0.50 | 99 |
| Key passes | 60 | 2.40 | 94 |
| Chances created | 47 | 1.86 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 16 | 0.63 | 97 |
M. Palacios has taken 47 shots with 19 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. M. Palacios has 13 assists and 60 key passes , creating 16 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1401 | 55.50 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 1236 | 49.00 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 133 | 5.27 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 37 | 1.47 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 312 | 12.36 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 227 | 8.99 | 85 |
M. Palacios has completed 1236 of 1401 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 37 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.59 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.27 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 90 | 3.57 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 0.91 | 65 |
| Touches | 1832 | 72.60 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 318 | 12.60 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.79 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 0.91 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.59 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
M. Palacios completes 15 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 90 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.15 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.71 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.55 | 31 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.03 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 127 | 5.03 | 84 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
M. Palacios makes 29 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.19 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.20 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.16 | 74 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 2.10 | 29 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
M. Palacios has committed 30 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (21 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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M. Palacios previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 23 | 1,757 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 34 | 7.25 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 590 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 16 | 1,180 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 20 | 7.58 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 778 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 21 | 1,235 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 22 | 984 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 7.13 |
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 594 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.03 |
About M. Palacios
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, M. Palacios has scored 7 goals and 13 assists across 26 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2272 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. M. Palacios has attempted 47 shots with 19 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, M. Palacios has created 47 chances including 16 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (47% success rate). M. Palacios has contributed 60 key passes and 113 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, M. Palacios has registered 29 tackles (18 won), 14 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1236 from 1401 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. M. Palacios has won 90 of 190 total duels.
Discipline
M. Palacios has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 23.
About M. Palacios
M. Palacios is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Al Ain in the UAE Pro League, representing Argentina. M. Palacios is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 10 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
M. Palacios's most recent match was away at Dibba Al Fujairah on July 15th. Al Ain won 4-0. M. Palacios played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
- July 15th4-0 winvsDibba Al Fujairah(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- February 6th5-0 winvsAl Dhafra(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.79)
- April 20th0-5 winatAl Sharjah(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.45)
- September 15th0-2 winatAl Bataeh(84 mins, rating 7.75)
- February 1st3-2 winvsShabab Al Ahli Dubai(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.95)
Teammates at Al Ain
M. Palacios currently plays alongside J. Loulendo, H. Muhammed, M. Palacios, Đorđe Skoko, Rafa Rodrigues, A. Jašić, I. Okpoti, Ramy Rabia, M. Ratnik, H. Rahimi, A. Niang, Y. Ben Khaleq, Sorin Ziane, Mohammed Al Baloushi, Adrian Șut, Baba Bello Ilou, Joshua Udoh, Erik, Valentino Lazaro, Mohammed Bu Sanda, Hazem Mohammad, Khalid Eissa, Jonatas Santos, Kaku, Soufiane Rahimi, A. Traoré and Georgios Giakoumakis at Al Ain.