Gonzalo Escobar
Argentina
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Gonzalo Escobar 2026 season stats
As a left back, Gonzalo Escobar has appeared in 18 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,587 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 18 | 1,587 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 6.86 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 600 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 6.75 |
 Copa do Brasil | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 7.21 |
| Total | 31 | 2,727 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 75 | 6.90 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 46 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.50 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 69 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.28 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.17 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 91 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 58 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.45 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 50 |
Gonzalo Escobar has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 176 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gonzalo Escobar has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 198 minutes. Gonzalo Escobar has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 791 | 44.90 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 662 | 37.50 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.30 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.28 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 111 | 6.29 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 87 | 4.93 | 43 |
Gonzalo Escobar has completed 662 of 791 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.62 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.85 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 92 | 5.22 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.25 | 40 |
| Touches | 1236 | 70.10 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 205 | 11.63 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 1.08 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.96 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.57 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gonzalo Escobar completes 11 dribbles at a 73% success rate and wins 92 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 2.44 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.30 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.81 | 90 |
| Clearances | 70 | 3.97 | 50 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 5.16 | 96 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 60 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Gonzalo Escobar makes 43 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 70 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.25 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.28 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.40 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.21 | 69 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gonzalo Escobar has committed 22 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left back (18 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gonzalo Escobar previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 2,016 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 79 | 6.17 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 33 | 2,861 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 53 | 6.79 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 573 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 23 | 1,525 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 6.81 |
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 21 | 1,665 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 56 | 6.77 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 11 | 963 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 6.98 |
About Gonzalo Escobar
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Gonzalo Escobar has scored 1 assist across 18 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1587 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Gonzalo Escobar has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gonzalo Escobar has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (73% success rate). Gonzalo Escobar has contributed 10 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gonzalo Escobar has registered 43 tackles (23 won), 32 interceptions, and 70 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 662 from 791 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Gonzalo Escobar has won 92 of 162 total duels.
Discipline
Gonzalo Escobar has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 17.
About Gonzalo Escobar
Gonzalo Escobar is a 29-year-old defender playing for Santos in the Serie A, representing Argentina. Gonzalo Escobar is left-footed and wears the number 31 shirt. Born on 16 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Gonzalo Escobar's most recent match was away at Palmeiras on December 29th. Santos drew 0-0. Gonzalo Escobar played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.97.
Recent matches
- December 29th0-0 drawvsPalmeiras(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.97)
- February 25th0-1 winatCorinthians(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 30th3-0 lossatPalmeiras(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- April 10th1-1 drawvsMirassol(90 mins, rating 7.42)
- October 27th0-3 winatVasco da Gama(90 mins, rating 7.63)
Next fixture
Gonzalo Escobar and Santos are next in action on May 17th against São Paulo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Paulo vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Gonzalo Escobar currently plays alongside Gustavo Caballero, João Ananias, Rodinei, Benjamín Rollheiser, João Schmidt, Rodrigo Falcão, Pepê Fermino, Enzo Boer, Diógenes, Gabriel Brazão, Arthur Melo, Álvaro Barreal, Gustavo Henrique, Miguelito, Gabriel Bontempo, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, João Paulo, Gabriel Menino, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Neymar, Gonzalo Escobar, Rony, Vinicius Lira, João Alencar, Moisés, Lucas Veríssimo, Thaciano, Luan Peres, Alexis Duarte and Christian Oliva at Santos.