David Barbona stats
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D. Barbona
Defensa y JusticiaMidfielder
D. Barbona vs Talleres Córdoba
2 games playedDavid Barbona's next match is on Saturday at 21:00 against Talleres Córdoba. See how David Barbona did in earlier matches against Talleres Córdoba.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 13, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Mar 11, 2023 |
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Saturday 21:00Sat 21:00Before the next match
Talleres Córdoba v Defensa y Justicia, SaturdayWhat Talleres Córdoba allow attacking midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at CAM against Talleres Córdoba in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersDavid Barbona 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, David Barbona has appeared in 22 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,275 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Attacking stats
David Barbona has taken 26 shots with 13 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.1 expected goals (xG), 3.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. David Barbona has 4 assists and 35 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 41 minutes. David Barbona has set up 39 shots for teammates, worth 3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
David Barbona has completed 543 of 644 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 18 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
David Barbona completes 8 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
David Barbona makes 8 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 159 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
David Barbona has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly attacking midfielder (8 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Defensa y Justicia squad
T. Pérez
20 yrs#7L. Fernández35 yrs#9
T. Perrotta19 yrs#11
A. Hausch23 yrs#17
J. Gutiérrez
24 yrs#24
F. Altamira25 yrs#25D. Blanco31 yrs#27
J. López26 yrs#5
C. Pérez
23 yrs#8
A. Molinas26 yrs#10
S. Sosa21 yrs#15D. Barbona31 yrs#19
M. Porcel20 yrs#22M. Aguiar19 yrs#23
J. Lucco20 yrs#26
É. Banega38 yrs
N. Palavecino23 yrs
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 610 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 6.17 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,560 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 23 | 7.00 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 11 | 894 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 6.43 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 8 | 435 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 7.04 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 10 | 574 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 6.21 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 23 | 1,074 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 14 | 6.98 |
About David Barbona
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, David Barbona has scored 5 goals and 4 assists across 22 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1275 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. David Barbona has attempted 26 shots with 13 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David Barbona has created 31 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (36% success rate). David Barbona has contributed 35 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David Barbona has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 1 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 543 from 644 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. David Barbona has won 35 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
David Barbona has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 13.
About David Barbona
David Barbona is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Defensa y Justicia in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. David Barbona is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 22 February 1995.
Most recent appearance
David Barbona's most recent match was at home against Instituto on March 6th. Defensa y Justicia lost 0-1. David Barbona played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- March 6th0-1 lossvsInstituto(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 30th0-2 winatUnión Santa Fe(79 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.6)
- February 6th3-0 winvsSan Lorenzo(65 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.49)
- May 27th2-2 drawatCentral Cordoba SdE(63 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.11)
- May 19th2-0 winvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(66 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.78)
Next fixture
David Barbona and Defensa y Justicia are next in action on May 22nd against Coquimbo Unido in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Coquimbo Unido vs Defensa y Justicia match preview.
Teammates at Defensa y Justicia
David Barbona currently plays alongside Agustín Hausch, Jeremías Lucco, Leandro Fernández, Máximo Rodríguez, David Martínez, David Barbona, Mateo Aguiar, Tomás Pérez, Valentín Pucheta Loza, César Pérez, Demián Domínguez, Samuel Lucero, Éver Banega, Santiago Sosa, Nicolás Palavecino, Fernando Román, Domingo Blanco, Tiziano Perrotta, Lucas Souto, Ayrton Portillo, Juan Gutiérrez, Aarón Molinas, Facundo Altamira, Julián López, Nazareno Roselli, Lautaro Amadé, Damián Fernández, Ezequiel Burdín, Maximiliano Porcel and Matías Borgogno at Defensa y Justicia.