Lucas Villalba
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Lucas Villalba 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Lucas Villalba has appeared in 9 Serie A matches this season, totalling 652 minutes at an average rating of 6.55. 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 | 9 | 652 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.55 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 129 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Total | 12 | 781 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6.63 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 30 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.28 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 46 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Lucas Villalba has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 217 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 30th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Lucas Villalba has 0 assists and 3 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 506 | 69.80 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 437 | 60.30 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 4.56 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.14 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 5.25 | 55 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 9.52 | 95 |
Lucas Villalba has completed 437 of 506 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.14 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.14 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 16 | 2.21 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.24 | 40 |
| Touches | 583 | 80.50 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 84 | 11.60 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.41 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.55 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Lucas Villalba completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.41 | 1 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.55 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.38 | 76 |
| Clearances | 28 | 3.87 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 2.21 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 90 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Lucas Villalba makes 3 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 217 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.66 | 80 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.21 | 70 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (7 appearances).
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 featured across 9 appearances (7 starts), totalling 652 minutes. Lucas Villalba has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lucas Villalba has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Lucas Villalba has contributed 3 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lucas Villalba has registered 3 tackles (4 won), 10 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 437 from 506 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Lucas Villalba has won 16 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Lucas Villalba has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 4.
About Lucas Villalba
Lucas Villalba is a 31-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 Barcelona Guayaquil on June 1st. Cruzeiro won 4-0. Lucas Villalba played 24 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.58.
Recent matches
- July 8th1-1 drawvsFluminense(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 1st4-0 winvsBarcelona Guayaquil(24 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.58)
- November 2nd2-1 winvsChapecoense(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 11th1-1 drawatBoca Juniors(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 5th1-1 drawatPalmeiras(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Lucas Villalba and Cruzeiro are next in action on January 1st against Internacional in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Cruzeiro match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Lucas Villalba currently plays alongside Kauã Prates, Gabriel Rojas, Cássio, Pedrão, Guilherme Meira Ferreira Alves, Chico da Costa, Fabrizio Peralta, Matheus Pereira, Gerson, Kaio Jorge, Kauã Moraes, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, Wanderson, João Marcelo, Lucas Romero, Kaique Kenji, Fabrício Bruno, Murilo Rhikman, Keny Arroyo, Marquinhos, Néiser Villarreal, Fagner, William, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Lautaro Díaz, Jonathan Jesus, Otávio Costa, Lucas Villalba and Matheus Henrique at Cruzeiro.