Mauricio Cuevas
United States
Match-by-match stats
Mauricio Cuevas 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Mauricio Cuevas has appeared in 6 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 534 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.70 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 44 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.34 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.34 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.90 | 97 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.52 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 72 |
Mauricio Cuevas has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 134 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mauricio Cuevas has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. Mauricio Cuevas has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 250 | 42.10 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 203 | 34.20 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.69 | 35 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.35 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 8.76 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 4.72 | 34 |
Mauricio Cuevas has completed 203 of 250 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.51 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.67 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 23 | 3.88 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.34 | 10 |
| Touches | 377 | 63.50 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 79 | 13.31 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.67 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.67 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.17 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mauricio Cuevas completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.36 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.18 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.67 | 31 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.69 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 4.21 | 70 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Mauricio Cuevas makes 14 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.34 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.01 | 20 |
| 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 |
Mauricio Cuevas has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly right back (3 appearances), also at right wing back (2) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Mauricio Cuevas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 12 | 723 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 807 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 19 | 315 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 8 | 425 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 22 | 1,349 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Mauricio Cuevas
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Mauricio Cuevas has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 534 minutes. Mauricio Cuevas has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mauricio Cuevas has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Mauricio Cuevas has contributed 11 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mauricio Cuevas has registered 14 tackles (7 won), 4 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 203 from 250 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Mauricio Cuevas has won 23 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
Mauricio Cuevas has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About Mauricio Cuevas
Mauricio Cuevas is a 23-year-old defender playing for Santos Laguna in the Liga MX, representing United States. Mauricio Cuevas is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 10 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Mauricio Cuevas's most recent match was away at Tigres UANL on May 7th. Santos Laguna drew 0-0. Mauricio Cuevas played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.36.
Recent matches
- May 7th0-0 drawvsTigres UANL(90 mins, rating 7.36)
- December 8th3-2 lossatPuebla(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- July 11th0-1 lossvsGuadalajara(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.87)
- December 12th3-0 lossatAmérica(90 mins, rating 6.29)
- July 3rd0-1 lossvsAtlas(84 mins, rating 7.54)
Next fixture
Mauricio Cuevas and Santos Laguna are next in action on October 10th against Cruz Azul in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna match preview.
Teammates at Santos Laguna
Mauricio Cuevas currently plays alongside José Abella, Bruno Amione, Carlos Acevedo, Héctor Holguín, Nelson Cedillo, Joshua Mancha, Salvador Mariscal, Facundo Agustín Cáseres, Ezequiel Bullaude, Efraín Orona, Mauricio Cuevas, Diego González, Aldo López, Diego Medina, Esteban Lozano, Kevin Picón, Kevin Palacios, Javier Güemez, Ramiro Sordo, Felipe Sánchez, Emmanuel Echeverría, Fran Villalba, Pedro Aquino, Franco Pardo, Geovanni Pérez, Tahiel Jiménez, Eduardo Aguirre, Luis Gómez, Lucas Di Yorio and Carlos Gruezo at Santos Laguna.