Diego Zabala
Uruguay
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Diego Zabala 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Diego Zabala has appeared in 21 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 1,090 minutes at an average rating of 6.36. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.17 | 50 |
| Shots | 27 | 2.20 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.70 | 80 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.50 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.74 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 88 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.50 | 89 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 80 |
Diego Zabala has taken 27 shots with 8 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Diego Zabala has 2 assists and 18 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Diego Zabala has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 2.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 443 | 36.60 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 339 | 28.00 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.49 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.66 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Zabala has completed 339 of 443 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.32 | 63 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.49 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 43 | 3.55 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.17 | 10 |
| Touches | 691 | 57.10 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 151 | 12.47 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.50 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.24 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Zabala completes 16 dribbles at a 89% success rate and wins 43 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.08 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.25 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Zabala makes 1 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 1090 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.66 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 11 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.08 | 95 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.16 | 8 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | 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 |
Diego Zabala has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at right winger (3) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Liverpool squad
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M. Mir
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Diego Zabala previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 17 | 797 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 33 | 1,483 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.68 |
 Copa Libertadores | 10 | 337 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 36 | 1,964 | 5 | 7 | 51 | 8 | 7.17 |
| Copa Libertadores | 8 | 677 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 33 | 1,720 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Copa Libertadores | 6 | 309 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 7.00 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 30 | 1,734 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 36 | 6.63 |
About Diego Zabala
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Diego Zabala has scored 2 assists across 21 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1090 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Diego Zabala has attempted 27 shots with 8 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.68 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Diego Zabala has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (89% success rate). Diego Zabala has contributed 18 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diego Zabala has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 6 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 339 from 443 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Diego Zabala has won 43 of 128 total duels.
Discipline
Diego Zabala has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 6.
About Diego Zabala
Diego Zabala is a 34-year-old forward playing for Liverpool in the Primera Division, representing Uruguay. Diego Zabala is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 19 September 1991.
Most recent appearance
Diego Zabala's most recent match was away at Cerro Largo on June 30th. Liverpool drew 1-1. Diego Zabala played 2 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- June 30th1-1 drawatCerro Largo(2 mins, rating 0)
- November 8th4-0 winvsCerro(6 mins, rating 6.5)
- September 16th0-4 winatDefensor Sporting(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 21st1-0 winvsAlbion(57 mins, rating 6.5)
- May 18th0-0 drawatCentral Español(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Diego Zabala and Liverpool are next in action on September 19th against Boston River in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Liverpool vs Boston River match preview.
Teammates at Liverpool
Diego Zabala currently plays alongside Santiago Laquidaín, Lucas Acosta, Ezequiel Olivera, Santiago Strasorier, Agustín Cayetano, Federico Martínez, Mathías Bernatene, Renzo Machado, Matías Mir, Santiago Milano, Kevin Lewis, Facundo Barceló, Nicolás Garayalde, Rubén Bentancourt, Felipe Barrenechea, Martín Campaña, Jean Rosso, Enzo Castillo, Facundo Perdomo, Diego Romero, Ramiro Degregorio, Rafael Haller, Diego Zabala and Gonzalo Nicolas de Mello Cartagena at Liverpool.