Thiago Santamaría
Argentina
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Thiago Santamaría 2026 season stats
As a right back, Thiago Santamaría has appeared in 14 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 996 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. 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 | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 66 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 63 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.45 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.36 | 93 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.63 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 63 |
Thiago Santamaría has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 91 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Thiago Santamaría has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 142 minutes. Thiago Santamaría has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 370 | 33.40 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 253 | 22.90 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 1.81 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.72 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 6.87 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 79 | 7.14 | 69 |
Thiago Santamaría has completed 253 of 370 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.45 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.90 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 42 | 3.80 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.27 | 2 |
| Touches | 707 | 63.90 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 206 | 18.61 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 1.54 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.99 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 1.54 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Thiago Santamaría completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 42 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 2.17 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.63 | 79 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.63 | 76 |
| Clearances | 28 | 2.53 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 4.25 | 65 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Thiago Santamaría makes 24 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.08 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.27 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.08 | 68 |
| 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 |
Thiago Santamaría has committed 12 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (12 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Thiago Santamaría previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 4 | 335 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 16 | 1,180 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 31 | 6.75 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 11 | 748 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 7.03 |
About Thiago Santamaría
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Thiago Santamaría has scored 1 assist across 14 appearances (13 starts), totalling 996 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Thiago Santamaría has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thiago Santamaría has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Thiago Santamaría has contributed 12 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thiago Santamaría has registered 24 tackles (18 won), 18 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 253 from 370 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Thiago Santamaría has won 42 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Thiago Santamaría has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 11.
About Thiago Santamaría
Thiago Santamaría is a 23-year-old defender playing for Sarmiento in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Thiago Santamaría is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 4 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Thiago Santamaría's most recent match was away at Banfield on February 22nd. Sarmiento lost 3-2. Thiago Santamaría played 61 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- January 8th4-1 lossatUnión Santa Fe(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 5th2-0 winvsEstudiantes(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 16th2-0 winvsHuracán(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 10th1-2 winatAtlético Tucumán(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 25th2-1 winvsIndependiente Rivadavia(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Thiago Santamaría and Sarmiento are next in action on December 5th against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Sarmiento match preview.
Teammates at Sarmiento
Thiago Santamaría currently plays alongside Brandon Márquez, Iván Arboleda, Joel Godoy, Yair Arismendi, Ulises Giménez, Pablo Magnin, Agustín Seyral, Jeremías Vallejos, Nicolás Pasquini, Manuel García, Juan Manuel Cabrera, Gabriel Díaz, Lucas Suárez, Thyago Ayala, Gastón González, Santiago Salle, Elián Giménez, Jonathan Herrera, Junior Marabel, Julián Contrera, Thiago Santamaría, Gastón Arturia, Carlos Villalba, Osmar Giménez, Diego Churín, Cristian Zabala, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Renzo Orihuela, Julián Mavilla, Mauricio Martínez, Jhon Rentería and Agustín Nadruz at Sarmiento.