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Gustavo Velázquez
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G. Velázquez
Gustavo Velázquez 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Gustavo Velázquez has appeared in 6 Copa Libertadores matches this season, totalling 539 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Copa Libertadores defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 539 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7.12 |
 WC Qualification South America | 5 | 343 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7.01 |
| Total | 11 | 882 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 7.07 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.20 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 72 |
Gustavo Velázquez has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 539 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gustavo Velázquez has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 180 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 176 | 29.40 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 137 | 22.90 | 31 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 2.17 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.17 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 2.34 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 4.68 | 46 |
Gustavo Velázquez has completed 137 of 176 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.17 | 32 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 32 | 5.34 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 2.84 | 88 |
| Touches | 290 | 48.40 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 59 | 9.85 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.00 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.50 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gustavo Velázquez completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.50 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.34 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 2.34 | 94 |
| Clearances | 42 | 7.01 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 4.01 | 72 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Gustavo Velázquez makes 9 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 42 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.50 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.50 | 56 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Gustavo Velázquez has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Copa LibertadoresMainly right center back (3 appearances), also at right back (2) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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33 yrsGustavo Velázquez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Libertadores | 10 | 842 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 7.22 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 23 | 2,077 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 7.10 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 1,260 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7.31 |
 Copa America | 3 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.66 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 20 | 1,588 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 7.19 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 13 | 1,170 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 7.34 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 461 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 26 | 2,077 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 40 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 16 | 1,420 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.73 |
About Gustavo Velázquez
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gustavo Velázquez has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Gustavo Velázquez has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gustavo Velázquez has registered 9 tackles (8 won), 14 interceptions, and 42 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 137 from 176 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Gustavo Velázquez has won 32 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Gustavo Velázquez has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About Gustavo Velázquez
Gustavo Velázquez is a 35-year-old defender, representing Paraguay. Gustavo Velázquez is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 17 April 1991.
Most recent appearance
Gustavo Velázquez's most recent match was away at Türkiye on December 8th. They won 0-1. Gustavo Velázquez played 23 minutes with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- December 8th0-1 winatTürkiye(23 mins, rating 6.86)
- July 17th4-1 lossatUnited States(11 mins, rating 6.19)
- February 13th4-0 winvsNicaragua(45 mins, rating 0)
- February 18th2-0 winvsSporting Cristal(89 mins, rating 6.78)
- July 7th0-1 winatPalmeiras(90 mins, rating 7.41)