Carlos Puga stats
Spain
Match-by-match stats
C. Puga
MálagaDefenderBefore the next match
Deportivo Alavés v Málaga, Friday
What Deportivo Alavés allow right backs
Position stats16 appearances at RB against Deportivo Alavés in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersCarlos Puga 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Carlos Puga has appeared in 8 La Liga matches this season, totalling 413 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga defenders.
Attacking stats
Carlos Puga has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 413 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Carlos Puga has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 138 minutes. Carlos Puga has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Carlos Puga has completed 169 of 210 passes at 80% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Carlos Puga completes 14 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
Carlos Puga makes 17 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Carlos Puga has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Málaga squad
H. Abaida
24 yrs#7
Chupe22 yrs#9
D. Larrubia24 yrs#10
J. Muñoz27 yrs#11
E. Jauregi30 yrs#17
J. Cruz
26 yrs#19
A. Niño Heredia22 yrs#21
J. Lobete26 yrs#24
J. Cajuste
27 yrs#2
R. Enríquez25 yrs#6
C. Dotor25 yrs#8
R. Rodríguez23 yrs#14
P. Martínez28 yrs#18
D. Lorenzo23 yrs#22
I. Merino20 yrs#23
A. Ochoa19 yrs#35
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 35 | 2,950 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 123 | 6.98 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 32 | 2,185 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 86 | 6.76 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.14 |
About Carlos Puga
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Carlos Puga has featured across 8 appearances (5 starts), totalling 413 minutes. Carlos Puga has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.02 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Carlos Puga has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (67% success rate). Carlos Puga has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Carlos Puga has registered 17 tackles (11 won), 6 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 169 from 210 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Carlos Puga has won 40 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Carlos Puga has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 7.
About Carlos Puga
Carlos Puga is a 25-year-old defender playing for Málaga in the La Liga, representing Spain. Carlos Puga is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 26 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Carlos Puga's most recent match was at home against Real Sociedad on January 10th. Málaga lost 2-5. Carlos Puga played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.32.
Recent matches
- January 10th2-5 lossvsReal Sociedad(8 mins, rating 6.32)
- September 2nd1-1 drawvsEspanyol(62 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- November 7th1-0 lossatGetafe(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 29th1-3 lossvsVillarreal(75 mins, rating 7.06)
- September 8th1-1 drawatCelta de Vigo(23 mins, rating 6.68)
Next fixture
Carlos Puga and Málaga are next in action on December 31st against Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga match preview.
Teammates at Málaga
Carlos Puga currently plays alongside Adam Aznou, Juan Berrocal, Jens Cajuste, Carlos Dotor, Pablo Martínez, Rafita Garrido, Diego Murillo, Izan Merino, Ramón Enríquez, Alfonso Herrero, Einar Galilea, Carlos López, Dani Lorenzo, Adrián Niño Heredia, Ángel Recio, Haitam Abaida, Aarón Ochoa, Chupe, Rafa Rodríguez, Joaquín Muñoz, Eneko Jauregi, José Salinas, Carlos Puga, Juan Cruz, Julen Lobete, Álex Pastor, David Larrubia and Fernando Calero at Málaga.