Santiago Esquivel
Argentina
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Santiago Esquivel 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Santiago Esquivel has appeared in 13 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 612 minutes at an average rating of 6.55. 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 | 16 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| 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 | 3 | 0.44 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.15 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.70 | 30 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.59 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 58 |
Santiago Esquivel has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 153 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 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Santiago Esquivel has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. Santiago Esquivel has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 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 | 225 | 33.10 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 184 | 27.10 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 2.21 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 2.94 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 43 | 6.32 | 55 |
Santiago Esquivel has completed 184 of 225 passes at 82% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.03 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.76 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 37 | 5.44 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.88 | 45 |
| Touches | 349 | 51.30 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 79 | 11.62 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.88 | 47 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.88 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 2.06 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Esquivel completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 2.94 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.62 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.03 | 56 |
| Clearances | 11 | 1.62 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 6.18 | 76 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.15 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Santiago Esquivel makes 20 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.32 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.44 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 2.21 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Santiago Esquivel has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Banfield squad
L. Piñero
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F. Medina22 yrs#18
A. Machado
24 yrs#22
M. Hernández21 yrs#28
F. Anselmo32 yrs#30
D. Zalazar24 yrs#40
T. Rodríguez
30 yrs#77
L. Ríos25 yrs#8
L. Gómez23 yrs#10
F. Álvarez33 yrs#11
S. Esquivel22 yrs#15
T. Adoryán24 yrs#20L. Villegas22 yrs#21
L. Palavecino22 yrs#23S. López García28 yrs#24N. Moreno
29 yrs#33I. Pais26 yrs#35
M. Arteaga27 yrs
Santiago Esquivel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 1,281 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 36 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 4 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.61 |
About Santiago Esquivel
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Santiago Esquivel has featured across 13 appearances (8 starts), totalling 612 minutes. Santiago Esquivel has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santiago Esquivel has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). Santiago Esquivel has contributed 5 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santiago Esquivel has registered 20 tackles (11 won), 7 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 184 from 225 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Esquivel has won 37 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Esquivel has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Santiago Esquivel
Santiago Esquivel is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Banfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Santiago Esquivel is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 2 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
Santiago Esquivel's most recent match was away at Racing Club on November 10th. Banfield won 0-1. Santiago Esquivel played 23 minutes with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
- January 15th2-3 lossvsRiver Plate(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 28th2-1 lossatNewell's Old Boys(0 mins)
- November 10th0-1 winatRacing Club(23 mins, rating 6.33)
- September 26th0-2 lossvsBelgrano(74 mins, rating 7.3)
- September 11th0-0 drawatEstudiantes de Río Cuarto(8 mins, rating 6.6)
Next fixture
Santiago Esquivel and Banfield are next in action on April 18th against Aldosivi in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aldosivi vs Banfield match preview.
Teammates at Banfield
Santiago Esquivel currently plays alongside Manuel Arteaga, Lisandro Piñero, Joaquín Molina, Nehuén Paz, Brandon Oviedo, Federico Medina, Juan Iribarren, Federico Anselmo, Santiago Esquivel, Gino Santilli, David Zalazar, Favio Álvarez, Nicolás Meriano, Ignacio Abraham, Alexander Machado, Matías Hernández, Santiago Daniele, Lautaro Gómez, Renzo Malanca, Neyder Moreno, Lucas Palavecino, Thomas Rodríguez, Lautaro Ríos, Diego Rodríguez, Tomás Adoryán, Juan Luis Alfaro, Santiago López García, Ignacio Pais, Lautaro Villegas and Lautaro Cano at Banfield.