Mauricio Cuevas stats
United States
Match-by-match stats
M. Cuevas
Santos LagunaDefenderBefore the next match
Santos Laguna v Pumas UNAM, Thursday
What Pumas UNAM allow right wing backs
Position stats9 appearances at RWB against Pumas UNAM in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga MX.
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Odds OutliersMauricio Cuevas 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Mauricio Cuevas has appeared in 12 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 1,064 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX defenders.
Attacking stats
Mauricio Cuevas has taken 9 shots with 1 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mauricio Cuevas has 3 assists and 24 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. Mauricio Cuevas has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 2.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mauricio Cuevas has completed 360 of 437 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mauricio Cuevas completes 6 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 43 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
Mauricio Cuevas makes 23 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mauricio Cuevas has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly right wing back (8 appearances), also at right back (3) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Santos Laguna squad
D. González
23 yrs#7
L. Di Yorio
29 yrs#9
E. Aguirre
28 yrs#19
E. Lozano23 yrs#20
D. Medina25 yrs#24R. Sordo26 yrs#26T. Jiménez20 yrs#29K. Palacios
26 yrs#77A. López26 yrs#5
J. Güemez35 yrs#6
S. Mariscal23 yrs#8
E. Bullaude25 yrs#10J. Mancha22 yrs#15
F. Villalba
28 yrs#21
F. Agustín Cáseres25 yrs#23L. Gómez19 yrs#193N. Cedillo19 yrs#195
P. Aquino
31 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 12 | 723 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 6.66 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 807 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 6.73 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 19 | 315 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6.24 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 8 | 425 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.46 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 22 | 1,349 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Mauricio Cuevas
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Mauricio Cuevas has scored 3 assists across 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1064 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Mauricio Cuevas has attempted 9 shots with 1 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.39 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mauricio Cuevas has created 22 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (86% success rate). Mauricio Cuevas has contributed 24 key passes and 51 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mauricio Cuevas has registered 23 tackles (13 won), 6 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 360 from 437 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Mauricio Cuevas has won 43 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Mauricio Cuevas has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 8.
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 at home against Querétaro on January 11th. Santos Laguna won 5-0. Mauricio Cuevas played 80 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.17.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Mauricio Cuevas and Santos Laguna are next in action on June 15th against Pumas UNAM in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Santos Laguna vs Pumas UNAM match preview.
Teammates at Santos Laguna
Mauricio Cuevas currently plays alongside Fran Villalba, Pedro Aquino, Emmanuel Echeverría, Salvador Mariscal, Héctor Holguín, José Abella, Kevin Picón, Facundo Agustín Cáseres, Javier Güemez, Kevin Palacios, Nelson Cedillo, Esteban Lozano, Joshua Mancha, Carlos Acevedo, Aldo López, Diego Medina, Ezequiel Bullaude, Efraín Orona, Ramiro Sordo, Mauricio Cuevas, Felipe Sánchez, Diego González, Bruno Amione, Tahiel Jiménez, Franco Pardo, Geovanni Pérez, Eduardo Aguirre, Luis Gómez and Lucas Di Yorio at Santos Laguna.