Gonzalo Escobar
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Gonzalo Escobar 2026 season stats
As a left back, Gonzalo Escobar has appeared in 13 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,137 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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 | 13 | 1,137 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 6.82 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.87 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.98 |
| Total | 19 | 1,647 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 52 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 51 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.70 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.40 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.24 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 93 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 70 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.60 | 56 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.40 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 54 |
Gonzalo Escobar has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gonzalo Escobar has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 227 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 535 | 42.30 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 437 | 34.60 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.42 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.32 | 55 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 6.09 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 4.59 | 36 |
Gonzalo Escobar has completed 437 of 535 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.71 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.95 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 68 | 5.38 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 1.50 | 52 |
| Touches | 862 | 68.20 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 159 | 12.59 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 1.19 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.87 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.55 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gonzalo Escobar completes 9 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 68 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.37 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.27 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.82 | 93 |
| Clearances | 52 | 4.12 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 66 | 5.22 | 94 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Gonzalo Escobar makes 30 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.19 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 2.06 | 65 |
| 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 15 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left back (13 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 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1137 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.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gonzalo Escobar has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (75% success rate). Gonzalo Escobar has contributed 7 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gonzalo Escobar has registered 30 tackles (16 won), 23 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 437 from 535 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Gonzalo Escobar has won 68 of 120 total duels.
Discipline
Gonzalo Escobar has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 11.
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 Botafogo on May 7th. Santos lost 2-1. Gonzalo Escobar played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.12.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Gonzalo Escobar and Santos are next in action on April 6th against UCV in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the UCV vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Gonzalo Escobar currently plays alongside João Ananias, Pepê Fermino, Gabriel Brazão, Neymar, Zé Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Mayke, Gabriel Menino, Rony, Álvaro Barreal, Adonis Frías, João Alencar, Zé Rafael, Enzo Boer, Gustavo Caballero, Gustavo Henrique, Benjamín Rollheiser, Diógenes, Miguelito, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Rodrigo Falcão, Gonzalo Escobar, Alex, Christian Oliva, Robinho Junior, Thaciano, João Schmidt, Luan Peres, João Paulo, Lucas Veríssimo, Alexis Duarte, Moisés and Gabriel Bontempo at Santos.