Joaquín García
Argentina
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Joaquín García 2026 season stats
As a right back, Joaquín García has appeared in 20 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,699 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 71 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.40 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 29.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.11 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.48 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Joaquín García has taken 7 shots with 5 on target (71% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 243 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 1.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joaquín García has 0 assists and 16 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 189 minutes. Joaquín García has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 799 | 42.30 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 649 | 34.40 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 1.75 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 1.01 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 139 | 7.36 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 126 | 6.67 | 60 |
Joaquín García has completed 649 of 799 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.26 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.11 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 76 | 4.03 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.17 | 30 |
| Touches | 1274 | 67.50 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 296 | 15.68 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.74 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.58 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.37 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joaquín García completes 5 dribbles at a 24% success rate and wins 76 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 2.07 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.38 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.01 | 18 |
| Clearances | 32 | 1.70 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 4.24 | 65 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Joaquín García makes 39 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.90 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.16 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.48 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joaquín García has committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (19 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Joaquín García previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,962 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 73 | 7.28 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 8 | 625 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 5.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa de la Superliga | 10 | 900 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 7.32 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 590 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 4 | 335 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 7.32 |
About Joaquín García
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Joaquín García has scored 2 goals across 20 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1699 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joaquín García has attempted 7 shots with 5 on target, a 71% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joaquín García has created 9 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (24% success rate). Joaquín García has contributed 16 key passes and 74 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joaquín García has registered 39 tackles (26 won), 19 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 649 from 799 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Joaquín García has won 76 of 145 total duels.
Discipline
Joaquín García has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 11.
About Joaquín García
Joaquín García is a 25-year-old defender playing for Vélez Sarsfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Joaquín García is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 20 August 2001.
Most recent appearance
Joaquín García's most recent match was away at Deportivo Riestra on April 10th. Vélez Sarsfield drew 1-1. Joaquín García played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawatDeportivo Riestra(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- May 12th2-2 drawatRiver Plate(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- December 6th1-1 drawvsDefensa y Justicia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.33)
- April 16th1-1 drawatBoca Juniors(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.25)
- July 28th1-0 winvsIndependiente(90 mins, rating 7.26)
Next fixture
Joaquín García and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on March 7th against Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vélez Sarsfield vs Estudiantes match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Joaquín García currently plays alongside Ronaldo Martínez, Lucas Robertone, Rodrigo Aliendro, Tomás Marchiori, Facundo Sanguinetti, Elías Gómez, Álvaro Busso, Luca Feler, Simón Escobar, Jano Gordon, Claudio Baeza, Matías Arias, Thiago Aguirre, Emanuel Mammana, Leo Cristaldo, Thiago Silvero, Manuel Lanzini, Matías Pellegrini, Álex Verón, Diego Valdés, Lisandro Magallán, Dilan Godoy, Joaquín Vaquero and Joaquín García at Vélez Sarsfield.