Joaquín García stats
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J. García
Vélez SarsfieldDefender
J. García vs Central Cordoba
1 game playedJoaquín García's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 00:30 against Central Cordoba. See how Joaquín García did in earlier matches against Central Cordoba.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 |
CTRvVEL
Mon 26 Oct 00:30Mon 00:30Before the next match
Central Cordoba v Vélez Sarsfield, Mon 26 OctWhat Central Cordoba allow right backs
Position stats17 appearances at RB against Central Cordoba in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersJoaquín García 2026 season stats
As a right back, Joaquín García has appeared in 26 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 2,239 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Attacking stats
Joaquín García has taken 8 shots with 6 on target (75% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 280 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 1.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joaquín García has 1 assist and 19 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 187 minutes. Joaquín García has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joaquín García has completed 828 of 1027 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 22 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joaquín García completes 9 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 95 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
Joaquín García makes 52 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 42 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joaquín García has committed 20 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (25 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Vélez Sarsfield squad
M. Pellegrini
26 yrs#11
D. Godoy20 yrs#15Á. Verón17 yrs#17J. Cruz Policella17 yrs#37T. Aguirre17 yrs#39
R. Martínez
30 yrs#77
C. Baeza
32 yrs#5
L. Robertone29 yrs#8
D. Valdés32 yrs#10
M. Lanzini33 yrs#22
R. Aliendro35 yrs#29M. Arias19 yrs#35L. Feler18 yrs#48
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2021
| 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 and 1 assist across 26 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2239 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joaquín García has attempted 8 shots with 6 on target, a 75% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.20 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joaquín García has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (31% success rate). Joaquín García has contributed 19 key passes and 96 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joaquín García has registered 52 tackles (33 won), 28 interceptions, and 42 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 828 from 1027 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Joaquín García has won 95 of 178 total duels.
Discipline
Joaquín García has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 20 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 at home against Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza on January 11th. Vélez Sarsfield won 1-0. Joaquín García played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- January 11th1-0 winvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
- November 19th2-0 lossatLanús(90 mins, rating 6.57)
- January 23rd2-2 drawvsPlatense(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- April 11th3-2 winvsTigre(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.78)
- February 14th1-1 drawatNewell's Old Boys(90 mins, rating 7.11)
Next fixture
Joaquín García and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on February 7th against Central Cordoba SdE in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Central Cordoba SdE vs Vélez Sarsfield match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Joaquín García currently plays alongside Thiago Silvero, Claudio Baeza, Tomás Marchiori, Facundo Sanguinetti, Álvaro Busso, Lisandro Magallán, Luca Feler, Leo Cristaldo, Thiago Aguirre, Diego Valdés, Matías Pellegrini, Elías Gómez, Juan Cruz Policella, Álex Verón, Matías Arias, Rodrigo Aliendro, Lucas Robertone, Manuel Lanzini, Ronaldo Martínez, Simón Escobar, Jano Gordon, Emanuel Mammana, Dilan Godoy, Joaquín Vaquero and Joaquín García at Vélez Sarsfield.