Franco Zapiola
Argentina
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Franco Zapiola 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Franco Zapiola has appeared in 21 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,332 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 1,332 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 14 | 7.04 |
 Copa Libertadores | 8 | 610 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 7.33 |
| Total | 29 | 1,942 | 6 | 2 | 54 | 24 | 7.12 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.27 | 75 |
| Shots | 38 | 2.60 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 1.00 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 1.08 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.61 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 37 | 2.50 | 96 |
| Chances created | 24 | 1.62 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.41 | 91 |
Franco Zapiola has taken 38 shots with 15 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Franco Zapiola has 1 assist and 37 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. Franco Zapiola has set up 38 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 545 | 36.80 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 420 | 28.40 | 43 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 2.64 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 1.15 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 66 | 4.46 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 121 | 8.18 | 78 |
Franco Zapiola has completed 420 of 545 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 29 | 1.96 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 56 | 3.78 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 72 | 4.86 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.27 | 7 |
| Touches | 869 | 58.70 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 265 | 17.91 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.74 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.76 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.62 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Franco Zapiola completes 29 dribbles at a 52% success rate and wins 72 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 0.95 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.41 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.81 | 40 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 71 | 4.80 | 37 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Franco Zapiola makes 14 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 95 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.88 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.20 | 82 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.64 | 47 |
| 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 |
Franco Zapiola has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly attacking midfielder (10 appearances), also at left winger (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Franco Zapiola previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 31 | 1,653 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 35 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa de la Superliga | 8 | 280 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6.85 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 7 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 9 | 332 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6.95 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6.97 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 6 | 334 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 32 | 1,264 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 39 | 6.57 |
| Copa Libertadores | 10 | 232 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 19 | 452 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6.45 |
About Franco Zapiola
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Franco Zapiola has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 21 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1332 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Franco Zapiola has attempted 38 shots with 15 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.66 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Franco Zapiola has created 24 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 29 successful dribbles from 56 attempts (52% success rate). Franco Zapiola has contributed 37 key passes and 65 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franco Zapiola has registered 14 tackles (6 won), 12 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 420 from 545 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Franco Zapiola has won 72 of 160 total duels.
Discipline
Franco Zapiola has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 26.
About Franco Zapiola
Franco Zapiola is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Platense in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Franco Zapiola is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 19 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Franco Zapiola's most recent match was away at Defensa y Justicia on March 26th. Platense lost 1-0. Franco Zapiola played 29 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.16.
Recent matches
- March 26th1-0 lossatDefensa y Justicia(29 mins, rating 6.16)
- November 5th1-2 winatBarracas Central(76 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.43)
- May 19th0-0 drawatCoquimbo Unido(56 mins, rating 6.58)
- September 6th1-1 drawvsBoca Juniors(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 18th1-1 drawvsCoquimbo Unido(75 mins, rating 6.98)
Next fixture
Franco Zapiola and Platense are next in action on March 9th against Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Platense vs Deportivo Riestra match preview.
Teammates at Platense
Franco Zapiola currently plays alongside Brian Bustos, Eugenio Raggio, Tomás Silva, Victor Cuesta, Bautista Merlini, Gonzalo Goñi, Franco Minerva, Celías Ingenthron, Juan Carlos Gauto, Gonzalo Lencina, Mateo Mendía, Augusto Lotti, Tomás Nasif, Felipe Bussio, Nicolás Retamar, Héctor Bobadilla, Leonardo Heredia, Manuel Tucker, Pablo Ferreira, Nicolás López, Bruno Sepúlveda, Nicolás Sumavil, Santiago Dalmasso, Fabricio López, Iván Gómez, Juan Pablo Cozzani, Agustín Lagos, Ignacio Vázquez, Franco Zapiola, Luciano Giménez, Maximiliano Amarfil, Santiago Quirós, Juan Ignacio Saborido, Guido Mainero, Gastón Togni and Martín Barrios at Platense.