Thiago Santamaría
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Thiago Santamaría 2026 season stats
As a right back, Thiago Santamaría has appeared in 12 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 845 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 70 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.90 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.53 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.21 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.10 | 87 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.64 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 72 |
Thiago Santamaría has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Thiago Santamaría has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 141 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 315 | 33.60 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 219 | 23.30 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.49 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.75 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 7.14 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 67 | 7.14 | 66 |
Thiago Santamaría has completed 219 of 315 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.53 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.07 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 34 | 3.62 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.32 | 3 |
| Touches | 593 | 63.20 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 171 | 18.21 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.49 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.07 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.49 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Thiago Santamaría completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 34 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.81 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.38 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.49 | 69 |
| Clearances | 28 | 2.98 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.73 | 52 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Thiago Santamaría makes 17 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.07 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.32 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 2.13 | 71 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (10 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrs
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 12 appearances (11 starts), totalling 845 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Thiago Santamaría has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thiago Santamaría has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Thiago Santamaría has contributed 10 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thiago Santamaría has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 14 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 219 from 315 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Thiago Santamaría has won 34 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Thiago Santamaría has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 10.
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 Belgrano on May 6th. Sarmiento lost 4-0. Thiago Santamaría played 71 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 5.97.
Recent matches
- May 6th4-0 lossatBelgrano(71 mins, rating 5.97)
- October 23rd1-0 winvsTigre(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- July 11th2-1 lossatRosario Central(90 mins, rating 6.55)
- August 22nd1-2 lossvsGimnasia La Plata(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- May 10th1-2 winatBarracas Central(71 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.39)
Next fixture
Thiago Santamaría and Sarmiento are next in action on July 6th against Argentinos Juniors in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarmiento vs Argentinos Juniors match preview.
Teammates at Sarmiento
Thiago Santamaría currently plays alongside Gastón González, Julián Mavilla, Elián Giménez, Nicolás Pasquini, Lucas Matías Suárez Scalarea, Manuel García, Iván Arboleda, Juan Manuel Cabrera, Carlos Villalba, Thiago Santamaría, Agustín Seyral, Julián Contrera, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Brandon Márquez, Gastón Alberto Arturia, Joel Godoy, Gabriel Díaz, Mauricio Martínez, Junior Marabel, Osmar Giménez, Santiago Salle, Pablo Magnin, Jhon Rentería, Jonatan Gómez, Cristian Zabala, Thyago Ayala, Renzo Orihuela, A. González, Diego Churín, Jeremías Vallejos and Yair Arismendi at Sarmiento.