Christian Rivera
Colombia
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Christian Rivera 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Christian Rivera has appeared in 5 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 422 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.21 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.10 | 38 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.07 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Christian Rivera has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 422 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Christian Rivera has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 84 minutes. Christian Rivera has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 218 | 46.50 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 193 | 41.20 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.56 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.21 | 31 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 4.91 | 18 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 5.55 | 56 |
Christian Rivera has completed 193 of 218 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.64 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.85 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 33 | 7.04 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.85 | 65 |
| Touches | 291 | 62.10 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 7.46 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.85 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.07 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.85 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Christian Rivera completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 4.48 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 2.99 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.28 | 76 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.49 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 6.40 | 86 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Christian Rivera makes 21 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 20 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 2.13 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.21 | 97 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 3.20 | 73 |
| 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 |
Christian Rivera has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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S. Lenin Rodriguez22 yrs#30
27 yrs
Christian Rivera previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 20 | 1,688 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 48 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 33 | 2,737 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 81 | 6.71 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 24 | 1,715 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 78 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 32 | 2,780 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 135 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 28 | 1,871 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 74 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 32 | 2,617 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 116 | 7.03 |
About Christian Rivera
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Christian Rivera has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 422 minutes. Christian Rivera has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Christian Rivera has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Christian Rivera has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Christian Rivera has registered 21 tackles (14 won), 6 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 193 from 218 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Christian Rivera has won 33 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Christian Rivera has received 0 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 5.
About Christian Rivera
Christian Rivera is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Pachuca in the Liga MX, representing Colombia. Christian Rivera is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 14 January 1996.
Most recent appearance
Christian Rivera's most recent match was away at Guadalajara on November 15th. Pachuca drew 1-1. Christian Rivera played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.2.
Recent matches
- November 15th1-1 drawvsGuadalajara(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- June 12th1-1 drawatAtlético San Luis(90 mins, rating 7.19)
- June 13th1-0 lossatLeón(62 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.54)
- January 8th1-2 lossvsQuerétaro(90 mins, rating 7.5)
- November 18th0-3 winatPumas UNAM(90 mins, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Christian Rivera and Pachuca are next in action on October 4th against Juárez in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Juárez vs Pachuca match preview.
Teammates at Pachuca
Christian Rivera currently plays alongside Alexéi Domínguez, Sergio Lenin Rodriguez, Norman Andrés Micolta Arroyo, Salomón Rondón, Elías Montiel, Christian Rivera, Carlos Adrián Sánchez Nava, Sergio Damián Barreto, Alán Ernesto Bautista Gutiérrez, Carlos Moreno, Mauricio Isaís, P. Budib, Francisco Venegas, Illian Hernández, Rodolfo Pizarro, Oussama Idrissi, Javier Vallejo, Adrián Alcaraz, José Eulogio, Kenedy, Jorge Ernesto Berlanga Vázquez and Eduardo Gabriel dos Santos Bauermann at Pachuca.