Lucas Villalba
Argentina
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Lucas Villalba 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Lucas Villalba has appeared in 13 Serie A matches this season, totalling 926 minutes at an average rating of 6.17. 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 | 926 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6.17 |
 Copa do Brasil | 4 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5.03 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 129 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Total | 20 | 1,284 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 6.05 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.19 | 78 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.60 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.19 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.19 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 91 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.60 | 58 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.29 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 59 |
Lucas Villalba has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 154 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th 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 309 minutes. Lucas Villalba has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 612 | 59.50 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 524 | 50.90 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 3.79 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.39 | 59 |
| Backward passes | 70 | 6.80 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 7.87 | 91 |
Lucas Villalba has completed 524 of 612 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.29 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.39 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 29 | 2.82 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.36 | 46 |
| Touches | 779 | 75.70 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 128 | 12.44 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.58 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.39 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.19 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Lucas Villalba completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.87 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.68 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.26 | 70 |
| Clearances | 43 | 4.18 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.33 | 11 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Lucas Villalba makes 9 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 103 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.56 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.10 | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 1.94 | 57 |
| 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 |
Lucas Villalba has committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (7 appearances), also at left back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Lucas Villalba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 41 | 3,692 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 48 | 6.90 |
| 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 2 assists across 13 appearances (10 starts), totalling 926 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Lucas Villalba has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.23 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 4 attempts (75% success rate). Lucas Villalba has contributed 6 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lucas Villalba has registered 9 tackles (7 won), 13 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 524 from 612 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Lucas Villalba has won 29 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Lucas Villalba has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 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 Atlético Mineiro on March 15th. Cruzeiro lost 2-1. Lucas Villalba played 61 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.22)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th1-1 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- October 7th2-1 winvsFlamengo(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.63)
- August 31st2-1 lossatFlamengo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Lucas Villalba and Cruzeiro are next in action on April 26th against Athletico PR in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Lucas Villalba currently plays alongside Marquinhos, Kauã Moraes, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Pec, William, Fabrício Bruno, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Romero, Néiser Villarreal, Gerson, Fabrizio Peralta, Chico da Costa, Felipe Morais, Fagner, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, João Marcelo, Cássio, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.