Facundo Zabala
Argentina
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Facundo Zabala 2026 season stats
As a left back, Facundo Zabala has appeared in 22 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,767 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. 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 | 1 | 0.05 | 51 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.90 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.41 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.25 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.41 | 67 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 77 |
Facundo Zabala has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 104 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Facundo Zabala has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 221 minutes. Facundo Zabala has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 916 | 46.70 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 673 | 34.30 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 63 | 3.21 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.81 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 99 | 5.04 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 247 | 12.58 | 100 |
Facundo Zabala has completed 673 of 916 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 32 | 1.63 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 56 | 2.85 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 130 | 6.62 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.32 | 35 |
| Touches | 1571 | 80.00 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 444 | 22.61 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.61 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.02 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.17 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Facundo Zabala completes 32 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 130 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 54 | 2.75 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 33 | 1.68 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.53 | 68 |
| Clearances | 49 | 2.50 | 19 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 113 | 5.76 | 92 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Facundo Zabala makes 54 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 49 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.78 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.25 | 56 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.80 | 90 |
| 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 |
Facundo Zabala has committed 35 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left back (20 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrs
Facundo Zabala previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 11 | 776 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 6.62 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 519 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7.11 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Libertadores | 10 | 808 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 6.93 |
About Facundo Zabala
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Facundo Zabala has scored 1 assist across 22 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1767 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Facundo Zabala has attempted 17 shots with 5 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Facundo Zabala has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 32 successful dribbles from 56 attempts (57% success rate). Facundo Zabala has contributed 20 key passes and 69 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Facundo Zabala has registered 54 tackles (33 won), 30 interceptions, and 49 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 673 from 916 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Facundo Zabala has won 130 of 251 total duels.
Discipline
Facundo Zabala has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 20.
About Facundo Zabala
Facundo Zabala is a 27-year-old defender playing for Independiente in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Facundo Zabala is left-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 2 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Facundo Zabala's most recent match was away at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza on July 11th. Independiente lost 0-3. Facundo Zabala played 87 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.02.
Recent matches
- July 11th0-3 lossvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(87 mins, rating 7.02)
- July 15th0-0 drawvsIndependiente Rivadavia(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- September 3rd1-3 winatLanús(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- July 18th0-1 lossvsPlatense(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- July 28th1-0 lossatVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, rating 6.99)
Next fixture
Facundo Zabala and Independiente are next in action on January 24th against Universidad Chile in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Independiente vs Universidad Chile match preview.
Teammates at Independiente
Facundo Zabala currently plays alongside David Martínez, Jonathan De Irastorza, Santiago Montiel, Rodrigo Rey, Iván Marcone, Mateo Pérez Curci, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, Santiago Mele, Maximiliano Meza, Luciano Cabral, Joaquín Blázquez, Santiago Arias, Rodrigo Márquez, Sebastián Valdez, Matías Abaldo, Juan Fedorco, Lautaro Millán, Chimy Ávila, Felipe Tempone, Joel Medina, Imanol Machuca, Franco Calderón, Facundo Zabala and Leonardo Godoy at Independiente.