Marcelo Esponda
Argentina
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M. Esponda
Newell's Old BoysMidfielderMarcelo Esponda 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Marcelo Esponda has appeared in 6 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 200 minutes at an average rating of 5.46. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.90 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.45 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.90 | 43 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Marcelo Esponda has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 100 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 38th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marcelo Esponda has 0 assists and 2 key passes . Marcelo Esponda has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 78 | 35.10 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 51 | 22.90 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 2.70 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 4.50 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 5.40 | 39 |
Marcelo Esponda has completed 51 of 78 passes at 65% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.35 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 2.25 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 18 | 8.10 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 3.15 | 97 |
| Touches | 113 | 50.80 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 14.40 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.45 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.90 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.45 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marcelo Esponda completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.70 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.45 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.35 | 75 |
| Clearances | 10 | 4.50 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 6.30 | 78 |
| 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 |
Marcelo Esponda makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 2.70 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.60 | 78 |
| 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 |
Marcelo Esponda has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Marcelo Esponda previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 16 | 968 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 461 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.77 |
About Marcelo Esponda
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Marcelo Esponda has featured across 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 200 minutes. Marcelo Esponda has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcelo Esponda has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Marcelo Esponda has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcelo Esponda has registered 6 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 51 from 78 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Marcelo Esponda has won 18 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Marcelo Esponda has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About Marcelo Esponda
Marcelo Esponda is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Marcelo Esponda is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 14 January 2003.
Most recent appearance
Marcelo Esponda's most recent match was away at Talleres Córdoba on September 14th. Newell's Old Boys won 1-0. Marcelo Esponda played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
- August 9th2-2 drawvsBoca Juniors(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 14th1-0 winvsTalleres Córdoba(19 mins, rating 6.26)
- June 15th1-1 drawatVélez Sarsfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th1-1 drawvsInstituto(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 19th2-3 winatUnión Santa Fe(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Marcelo Esponda and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on March 5th against Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Marcelo Esponda currently plays alongside Ignacio Ramírez, Francisco Scarpeccio, Valentino Acuña, Ian Glavinovich, Lucas Carrizo, Martín Luciano, Thomas Rios, Mateo García, Walter Núñez, Rodrigo Herrera, Alejo Montero, Santiago Solari, Luca Regiardo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Facundo Guch, Marcelo Esponda, Gabriel Arias, Alan Soñora, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Mazzantti, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, Lucas Gómez, David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Josué Reinatti, Bruno Cabrera, Franco Escobar, Lautaro Giannetti and Fabricio Tirado at Newell's Old Boys.