Francisco Ortega
Argentina
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Francisco Ortega 2026 season stats
As a left back, Francisco Ortega has appeared in 4 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 278 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 100 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.65 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Francisco Ortega has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 278 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Francisco Ortega has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 139 minutes. Francisco Ortega has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 136 | 44.00 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 115 | 37.20 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.65 | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.97 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 10.68 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 11 | 3.56 | 12 |
Francisco Ortega has completed 115 of 136 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 9 | 2.91 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.32 | 4 |
| Touches | 194 | 62.80 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 38 | 12.30 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.97 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.29 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Ortega completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (4th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.62 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.29 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.65 | 5 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.29 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.94 | 6 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.32 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Francisco Ortega makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.65 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.62 | 40 |
| 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 |
Francisco Ortega has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Francisco Ortega previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 20 | 1,640 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 28 | 6.98 |
 Champions League | 10 | 855 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 6.52 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 24 | 1,880 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 7.14 |
 Europa League | 9 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 22 | 1,634 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 31 | 7.14 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 704 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 6.96 |
| Europa League | 5 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 25 | 2,234 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 57 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 32 | 2,624 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 92 | 7.06 |
 Copa Libertadores | 12 | 1,080 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 32 | 2,482 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 78 | 6.94 |
About Francisco Ortega
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Francisco Ortega has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 278 minutes. Francisco Ortega has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francisco Ortega has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Francisco Ortega has contributed 2 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francisco Ortega has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 115 from 136 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Francisco Ortega has won 9 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Francisco Ortega has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Francisco Ortega
Francisco Ortega is a 27-year-old defender playing for River Plate in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Francisco Ortega is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 19 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Francisco Ortega's most recent match was away at Banfield on January 15th. River Plate won 2-3. Francisco Ortega played 8 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
- January 15th2-3 winatBanfield(8 mins, rating 6.31)
- May 12th2-2 drawvsVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- January 19th2-0 winvsArgentinos Juniors(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- January 12th1-0 lossatTigre(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- May 22nd1-1 drawatAEK Athens(90 mins, rating 7.37)
Next fixture
Francisco Ortega and River Plate are next in action on September 9th against Independiente Rivadavia in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the River Plate vs Independiente Rivadavia match preview.
Teammates at River Plate
Francisco Ortega currently plays alongside Facundo González, Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Giovanni González, Santiago Beltrán, Juan Carlos Portillo, Tobías Ramírez, Lautaro Pereyra, Gonzalo Montiel, Agustín Ruberto, Juan Cruz Meza, Ángel Correa, Tomás Galván, Francisco Ortega, Lautaro Rivero, Aníbal Moreno, Thiago Almada, Mauro Arambarri, Fausto Vera, Matías Viña, Marcos Acuña, Tobías Andrada, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Rafael Santos Borré, Sebastián Driussi, Ezequiel Centurión and Lucas Beltrán at River Plate.