Franco Watson stats
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Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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F. Watson
LanúsMidfielder
F. Watson vs Platense
3 games played, 3 more on the benchFranco Watson's next match is today at 21:30 against Platense. See how Franco Watson did in earlier matches against Platense.
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Platense v Lanús, TodayWhat Platense allow attacking midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at CAM against Platense in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersFranco Watson 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Franco Watson has appeared in 18 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 808 minutes at an average rating of 6.35. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 18 | 808 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 6.35 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.31 |
| Total | 23 | 956 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 6.12 |
Attacking stats
Franco Watson has taken 20 shots with 7 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Franco Watson has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. Franco Watson has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Franco Watson has completed 316 of 366 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Franco Watson completes 6 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 44 duels .
Defending stats
Franco Watson makes 12 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Franco Watson 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 (10 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Lanús squad
23 yrs
F. Peña Biafore
25 yrs#5F. Watson24 yrs#8
M. Moreno31 yrs#10
R. Loaiza
32 yrs#15
M. Sepúlveda
27 yrs#16
A. Medina19 yrs#17
R. Carrera32 yrs#23F. Sánchez21 yrs#27
A. Cardozo29 yrs#30T. Laplace20 yrs#39
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 16 | 829 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 6.68 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 279 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 5.93 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.77 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.01 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,222 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 6.27 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 5 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.71 |
About Franco Watson
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Franco Watson has featured across 18 appearances (11 starts), totalling 808 minutes. Franco Watson has attempted 20 shots with 7 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Franco Watson has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (33% success rate). Franco Watson has contributed 15 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franco Watson has registered 12 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 316 from 366 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Franco Watson has won 44 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Franco Watson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 16.
About Franco Watson
Franco Watson is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Lanús in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Franco Watson is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 25 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Franco Watson's most recent match was away at Newell's Old Boys on May 11th. Lanús drew 0-0. Franco Watson played 64 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- November 19th2-0 winvsVélez Sarsfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 11th0-0 drawatNewell's Old Boys(64 mins, rating 6.89)
- December 26th2-1 winvsEstudiantes(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 25th0-3 winatDeportivo Riestra(12 mins, rating 6.78)
- June 7th1-0 winvsDefensa y Justicia(69 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Franco Watson and Lanús are next in action on September 29th against Platense in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Platense vs Lanús match preview.
Teammates at Lanús
Franco Watson currently plays alongside Luciano Romero, Eduardo Salvio, Agustín Medina, Gonzalo Pérez, José Canale, Agustín Cardozo, Thiago Laplace, Franco Petroli, Felipe Peña Biafore, Benjamín Acosta, Ronaldo Dejesús, Matías Sepúlveda, Carlos Izquierdoz, Sasha Marcich, Tomás Guidara, Franco Watson, Raúl Loaiza, Marcelino Moreno, Lucas Besozzi, Facundo Sánchez, Allan Wlk, Ramiro Carrera, Yoshan Valois, Nicolás Morgantini and Nahuel Losada at Lanús.