Lucas Villalba stats
Argentina
Match-by-match stats
L. Villalba
CruzeiroDefenderBefore the next match
Cruzeiro v Remo, Friday
What Remo allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Remo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
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Odds OutliersLucas Villalba 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Lucas Villalba has appeared in 15 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,004 minutes at an average rating of 6.29. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 15 | 1,004 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 6.29 |
 Copa do Brasil | 4 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5.03 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 129 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Total | 22 | 1,362 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 6.14 |
Attacking stats
Lucas Villalba has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Lucas Villalba has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 335 minutes. Lucas Villalba has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Lucas Villalba has completed 575 of 667 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Lucas Villalba completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
Lucas Villalba makes 11 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 91 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Lucas Villalba has committed 17 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 17 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (7 appearances), also at left back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Cruzeiro squad
B. Rodrigues
29 yrs#9
Marquinhos23 yrs#11
L. Sinisterra
27 yrs#17
K. Jorge24 yrs#19
Wesley21 yrs#20
N. Villarreal21 yrs#22
J. Costa21 yrs#67
K. Kenji
20 yrs#70
G. Pec25 yrs#77
Wanderson32 yrs#94
L. Rodríguez
23 yrs#97
K. Arroyo
20 yrs#99
Z. Lucas18 yrs#5
M. Henrique28 yrs#7
Gerson29 yrs#8
M. Pereira30 yrs#10
L. Silva33 yrs#16
L. Romero
32 yrs#29F. Morais18 yrs#38
F. Peralta
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 32 | 2,865 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 7.09 |
| Copa do Brasil | 6 | 496 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.17 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.76 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 23 | 1,339 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 6.01 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 488 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.06 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 24 | 2,147 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 7.31 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 12 | 1,064 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 7.21 |
| Copa Libertadores | 6 | 538 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.04 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 41 | 3,692 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 48 | 6.90 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 31 | 2,657 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 40 | 7.25 |
About Lucas Villalba
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Lucas Villalba has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 15 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1004 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Lucas Villalba has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.36 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lucas Villalba has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Lucas Villalba has contributed 6 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lucas Villalba has registered 11 tackles (8 won), 14 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 575 from 667 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Lucas Villalba has won 32 of 82 total duels.
Discipline
Lucas Villalba has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 4.
About Lucas Villalba
Lucas Villalba is a 32-year-old defender playing for Cruzeiro in the Serie A, representing Argentina. Lucas Villalba is left-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 19 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Lucas Villalba's most recent match was away at Vitória on August 25th. Cruzeiro won 1-3. Lucas Villalba played 34 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.42.
Recent matches
- June 16th4-2 lossatBragantino(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 25th1-3 winatVitória(34 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.42)
- April 26th2-1 lossatSantos(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 26th3-1 winvsAthletico PR(44 mins, rating 6.64)
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.22)
Next fixture
Lucas Villalba and Cruzeiro are next in action on April 24th against Grêmio in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Grêmio vs Cruzeiro match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Lucas Villalba currently plays alongside Lucas Romero, Wesley, Matheus Pereira, Felipe Morais, João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique, Kauã Moraes, Cássio, Keny Arroyo, Jonathan Jesus, Gerson, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Fagner, Fabrizio Peralta, Néiser Villarreal, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Marquinhos, Fabrício Bruno, Gabriel Pec, Matías Viña, Bruno Rodrigues, William, Léo Aragão, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.