Adrián Palacios
VenezuelaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Adrián Palacios 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Adrián Palacios has appeared in 11 Pro League matches this season, totalling 304 minutes at an average rating of 4.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 11 | 304 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 4.81 |
 Challenger Pro League | 5 | 418 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.86 |
 Europa League | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.52 |
| Total | 18 | 813 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5.57 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.30 | 92 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.20 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.59 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.89 | 100 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 97 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.90 | 69 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.59 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.30 | 89 |
Adrián Palacios has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Adrián Palacios has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 152 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 223 | 66.00 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 194 | 57.40 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.66 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 8.88 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 8.59 | 90 |
Adrián Palacios has completed 194 of 223 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.30 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.89 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 18 | 5.33 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 2.07 | 63 |
| Touches | 328 | 97.10 | 100 |
| Possession lost | 55 | 16.28 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.89 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.59 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.89 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 5 |
Adrián Palacios completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.96 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.48 | 77 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.78 | 87 |
| Clearances | 19 | 5.63 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.55 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Adrián Palacios makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.18 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.78 | 54 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Adrián Palacios has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Adrián Palacios previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 15 | 1,248 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 6.62 |
About Adrián Palacios
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Adrián Palacios has scored 1 assist across 11 appearances (3 starts), totalling 304 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Adrián Palacios has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Adrián Palacios has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Adrián Palacios has contributed 3 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Adrián Palacios has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 6 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 194 from 223 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Adrián Palacios has won 18 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
Adrián Palacios has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Adrián Palacios
Adrián Palacios is a 22-year-old defender playing for Genk in the Pro League, representing Venezuela. Adrián Palacios is left-footed and wears the number 34 shirt. Born on 7 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Adrián Palacios's most recent match was away at Gent on September 20th. Genk drew 1-1. Adrián Palacios played 85 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Adrián Palacios and Genk are next in action on February 1st against Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Zulte-Waregem vs Genk match preview.
Teammates at Genk
Adrián Palacios currently plays alongside Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Jarne Steuckers, Yira Sor, Junya Ito, August De Wannemacker, Ken Nkuba, Emile Doucouré, Mujaid Sadick, Christian Akpan, Ibrahima Bangoura, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Nikolas Sattlberger, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Tobias Lawal, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Josué Kongolo, Robin Mirisola, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen and Adrián Palacios at Genk.