Francisco Calvo
Costa Rica
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Francisco Calvo 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Francisco Calvo has appeared in 6 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 530 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 9 | 810 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 7.31 |
 Primera Division | 6 | 530 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.64 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
| Total | 17 | 1,520 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 6.96 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.17 | 85 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 57 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Francisco Calvo has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 177 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Francisco Calvo has 0 assists and 2 key passes . Francisco Calvo has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 208 | 35.30 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 164 | 27.80 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 4.42 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.17 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Calvo has completed 164 of 208 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.34 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.34 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 20 | 3.40 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.70 | 52 |
| Touches | 379 | 64.40 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 76 | 12.91 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.17 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Calvo completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.17 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.70 | 66 |
| Clearances | 13 | 2.21 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.17 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Calvo makes 1 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 530 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 | 4 | 0.68 | 43 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.51 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 1.33 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 0.85 | 16 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Francisco Calvo has committed 4 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.3 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly left center back (4 appearances), also at left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Francisco Calvo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 30 | 2,673 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 55 | 6.91 |
 Kings Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 4 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 25 | 2,156 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 45 | 6.66 |
 Liga MX | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7.20 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 17 | 1,450 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 7.12 |
| Liga MX | 14 | 1,260 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | 4 | 352 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 31 | 2,770 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 7.14 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 339 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 13 | 1,170 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 7.16 |
| WC Qualification Concacaf | 13 | 1,125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 | 1,455 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 7.19 |
About Francisco Calvo
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Francisco Calvo has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 530 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Francisco Calvo has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francisco Calvo has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Francisco Calvo has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francisco Calvo has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 10 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 164 from 208 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Francisco Calvo has won 20 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Francisco Calvo has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 1.
About Francisco Calvo
Francisco Calvo is a 34-year-old defender playing for Nacional in the Primera Division, representing Costa Rica. Francisco Calvo is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 8 July 1992.
Most recent appearance
Francisco Calvo's most recent match was away at Peñarol on February 4th. Nacional won 0-1. Francisco Calvo played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot with a match rating of 7.59.
Recent matches
- February 4th0-1 winatPeñarol(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.59)
- April 10th1-0 winvsAtlético Progreso(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.03)
- February 21st2-0 lossatRacing(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.04)
- December 10th1-2 lossvsBoston River(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- February 22nd1-2 winatTigre(90 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Francisco Calvo and Nacional are next in action on May 17th against Juventud in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nacional vs Juventud match preview.
Teammates at Nacional
Francisco Calvo currently plays alongside Tiziano Correa, Alexis Martín Arias, Alejandro Martínez, P. Núñez, Maximiliano Silvera, Agustín Rogel, Camilo Cándido, Luciano Gonzalez, Juan García, Rodrigo Martínez, Luciano Boggio, Tomás Verón Lupi, Sebastián Coates, Nicolás Rodríguez, Rubén Botta, Gastón Martirena, Luis Mejía, Ignacio Suárez, Emiliano Ancheta, Santiago Silva, Lucas Rodríguez, Juan Cruz de los Santos, Francisco Calvo, Agustín Dos Santos, Tomás Viera, Maxi Gómez and Bruno Zuculini at Nacional.