Marcelo Esponda stats
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M. Esponda
Newell's Old BoysMidfielder
M. Esponda vs Central Cordoba
2 games played, 2 more on the benchMarcelo Esponda's next match is tomorrow at 23:00 against Central Cordoba. See how Marcelo Esponda did in earlier matches against Central Cordoba.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 5, 2026 | |||||||||||
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| Oct 11, 2022 |
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Tomorrow 23:00Mon 23:00Before the next match
Newell's Old Boys v Central Cordoba, TomorrowWhat Central Cordoba allow right central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at RCM against Central Cordoba in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersMarcelo 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.
Attacking stats
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 37th 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 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Marcelo Esponda has completed 51 of 78 passes at 65% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Marcelo Esponda completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
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 78th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
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
Newell's Old Boys squad
M. Cóccaro
28 yrs#9
W. Mazzantti
30 yrs#18
M. García30 yrs#18
S. Solari28 yrs#32
W. Núñez23 yrs#33F. Scarpeccio20 yrs#36T. Rios20 yrs#39
I. Ramírez29 yrs#99
L. Regiardo19 yrs#5
D. Sotelo23 yrs#8
V. Acuña20 yrs#10
A. Soñora28 yrs#15J. Gómez Mattar18 yrs#19F. Guch19 yrs#20
R. Herrera26 yrs#26
L. Gómez22 yrs#27M. Esponda23 yrs#29F. Tirado22 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 16 | 968 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 6.81 |
2022
| 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 at home against 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 May 23rd against Central Cordoba SdE in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Marcelo Esponda currently plays alongside David Sotelo, Oscar Salomón, Martín Luciano, Facundo Guch, Matías Cóccaro, Bruno Cabrera, Marcelo Esponda, Ignacio Ramírez, Saúl Salcedo, Luca Regiardo, Thomas Rios, Walter Mazzantti, Mateo García, Josué Reinatti, Santiago Solari, Francisco Scarpeccio, Ian Glavinovich, Valentino Acuña, Lucas Gómez, Fabricio Tirado, Lucas Carrizo, Nicolás Goitea, Franco Escobar, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Núñez, Rodrigo Herrera, Martín Ortega, Jeronimo Russo, Gabriel Arias, Lautaro Giannetti, Alan Soñora and Alejo Montero at Newell's Old Boys.