Joaquín García
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Match-by-match stats
Joaquín García 2026 season stats
As a right back, Joaquín García has appeared in 13 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,069 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. 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 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.17 | 82 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.17 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.80 | 76 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.25 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Joaquín García has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 178 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joaquín García has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 356 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 504 | 42.40 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 402 | 33.80 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 1.60 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 1.18 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 96 | 8.08 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 82 | 6.90 | 60 |
Joaquín García has completed 402 of 504 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.25 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.01 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 44 | 3.70 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.18 | 31 |
| Touches | 807 | 67.90 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 206 | 17.34 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.67 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.76 | 54 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.25 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joaquín García completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 44 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.60 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.18 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.09 | 32 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.77 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 4.29 | 67 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Joaquín García makes 19 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.84 | 43 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.60 | 38 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (12 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 13 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1069 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joaquín García has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joaquín García has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Joaquín García has contributed 9 key passes and 59 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joaquín García has registered 19 tackles (14 won), 13 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 402 from 504 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Joaquín García has won 44 of 80 total duels.
Discipline
Joaquín García has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 9.
About Joaquín García
Joaquín García is a 24-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 Gimnasia La Plata on February 19th. Vélez Sarsfield lost 0-1. Joaquín García played 81 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- February 19th0-1 lossvsGimnasia La Plata(81 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.36)
- June 15th1-1 drawvsNewell's Old Boys(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- March 25th2-2 drawvsUnión Santa Fe(90 mins, rating 7.33)
- February 24th0-0 drawatSan Lorenzo(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- March 18th1-0 winvsCentral Cordoba SdE(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.4)
Next fixture
Joaquín García and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on March 11th against Instituto in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vélez Sarsfield vs Instituto match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Joaquín García currently plays alongside Joaquín Vaquero, Lautaro Cano, Thiago Silvero, Lucas Robertone, Leo Cristaldo, Aarón Quirós, Claudio Baeza, Emanuel Mammana, Manuel Lanzini, Rodrigo Aliendro, Tomás Marchiori, Demián Domínguez, Tobías Andrada, Matías Pellegrini, Joaquín García, Maximiliano Porcel, Álvaro Busso, Lisandro Magallán, Dilan Godoy, Diego Valdés, Matías Arias, Jano Gordon, Florián Monzón, Elías Gómez and Á. Verón at Vélez Sarsfield.