Facundo Zabala
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Facundo Zabala 2026 season stats
As a left back, Facundo Zabala has appeared in 15 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,140 minutes at an average rating of 6.34. 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 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 63 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.80 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.24 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.39 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.10 | 87 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.16 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.24 | 89 |
Facundo Zabala has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Facundo Zabala has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 570 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 582 | 45.90 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 422 | 33.30 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 46 | 3.63 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 1.03 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 4.18 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 170 | 13.42 | 100 |
Facundo Zabala has completed 422 of 582 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.26 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 35 | 2.76 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 73 | 5.76 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.03 | 22 |
| Touches | 1009 | 79.70 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 297 | 23.45 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.16 | 8 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.95 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.11 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Facundo Zabala completes 16 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 73 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 2.68 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 1.74 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.58 | 74 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.89 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 70 | 5.53 | 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Facundo Zabala makes 34 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 2.05 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.39 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 3.00 | 93 |
| 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 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left back (13 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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L. Millán20 yrs#8
L. Cabral31 yrs#10
F. Mancuello37 yrs#11M. Pérez Curci20 yrs#16
I. Marcone36 yrs#23J. Medina19 yrs#37
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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 15 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1140 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Facundo Zabala has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Facundo Zabala has created 2 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 35 attempts (46% success rate). Facundo Zabala has contributed 14 key passes and 51 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Facundo Zabala has registered 34 tackles (22 won), 20 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 422 from 582 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Facundo Zabala has won 73 of 154 total duels.
Discipline
Facundo Zabala has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 12.
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 Rosario Central on May 25th. Independiente lost 3-1. Facundo Zabala played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- May 25th3-1 lossatRosario Central(1 mins, rating 0)
- October 25th2-0 lossatDeportivo Riestra(87 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.41)
- September 3rd3-1 winvsDefensa y Justicia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- July 5th1-1 drawatBoca Juniors(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- February 12th1-0 winvsRacing Club(90 mins, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
Facundo Zabala and Independiente are next in action on June 20th against Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estudiantes vs Independiente match preview.
Teammates at Independiente
Facundo Zabala currently plays alongside David Martínez, Sebastián Valdez, Maximiliano Meza, Facundo Samuel Valdez, Lautaro Millán, Juan Fedorco, Santiago Montiel, Ignacio Malcorra, Gabriel Ávalos, Kevin Lomónaco, Facundo Zabala, Jonathan De Irastorza, Santiago Arias, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, Iván Marcone, Luciano Cabral, Joaquín Blázquez, Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, Leonardo Godoy, Federico Mancuello, Joel Medina, Rodrigo Rey, Ignacio Pussetto, Rodrigo Márquez, Lucas Lavagnino, Matías Abaldo and Mateo Pérez Curci at Independiente.