Diego Zabala
UruguayPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Diego Zabala 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Diego Zabala has appeared in 17 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 1,015 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. 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 | 0.18 | 49 |
| Shots | 24 | 2.10 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.53 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.71 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 89 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 86 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.20 | 79 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 86 |
Diego Zabala has taken 24 shots with 7 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Diego Zabala has 2 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 408 | 36.20 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 315 | 27.90 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.60 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.62 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Zabala has completed 315 of 408 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.42 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.60 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 43 | 3.81 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.18 | 12 |
| Touches | 577 | 51.20 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 126 | 11.17 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.53 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 1.06 | 77 |
| 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 (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.09 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.35 | 7 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.27 | 15 |
| 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 | 0.09 | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Zabala makes 1 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 1015 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.62 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 14 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.09 | 93 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.15 | 6 |
| 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 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly attacking midfielder (4 appearances), also at right winger (3) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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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 17 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1015 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Diego Zabala has attempted 24 shots with 7 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
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 14 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diego Zabala has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 315 from 408 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Diego Zabala has won 43 of 122 total duels.
Discipline
Diego Zabala has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 7 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 on July 16th. Liverpool lost 1-2. Diego Zabala played 13 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- July 16th1-2 lossvsCerro(13 mins, rating 6.37)
- April 1st0-0 drawvsCerro Largo(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 18th0-1 winatBoston River(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 6th0-0 drawvsRacing(19 mins, rating 6.59)
- March 22nd2-1 lossatPeñarol(62 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Diego Zabala and Liverpool are next in action on May 10th against Defensor Sporting in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool match preview.
Teammates at Liverpool
Diego Zabala currently plays alongside Matías Mir, Renzo Machado, Mathías Bernatene, Kevin Lewis, Enzo Castillo, Jean Rosso, Nicolás Garayalde, Agustín Cayetano, Lucas Acosta, Santiago Laquidaín, Alfonso de Luca, Rubén Bentancourt, Kevin Amaro, Martín Campaña, Felipe Barrenechea, Ezequiel Olivera, Facundo Barceló, Santiago Milano, Facundo Perdomo, Santiago Strasorier, Federico Martínez, Diego Romero, Ramiro Degregorio, Diego Zabala and Gonzalo Nicolas de Mello Cartagena at Liverpool.