Matías Espíndola
Argentina
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Matías Espíndola 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matías Espíndola has appeared in 4 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 219 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.41 | 76 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.60 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.41 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.82 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 7 | 2.90 | 89 |
| Chances created | 7 | 2.88 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Matías Espíndola has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matías Espíndola has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 31 minutes. Matías Espíndola has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 66 | 27.10 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 49 | 20.10 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 1.23 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 6.16 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 2.05 | 4 |
Matías Espíndola has completed 49 of 66 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.82 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.23 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 8 | 3.29 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.41 | 37 |
| Touches | 109 | 44.80 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 15.21 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.41 | 19 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.82 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.23 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matías Espíndola completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.64 | 50 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.41 | 12 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.41 | 35 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.41 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 3.29 | 27 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Matías Espíndola makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.23 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 2.05 | 32 |
| 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 |
Matías Espíndola has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga MXMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matías Espíndola previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 17 | 1,447 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa de la Superliga | 5 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6.95 |
About Matías Espíndola
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Matías Espíndola has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 219 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matías Espíndola has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matías Espíndola has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Matías Espíndola has contributed 7 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matías Espíndola has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 49 from 66 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Matías Espíndola has won 8 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Matías Espíndola has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Matías Espíndola
Matías Espíndola is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Necaxa in the Liga MX, representing Argentina. Matías Espíndola is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 26 November 2003.
Most recent appearance
Matías Espíndola's most recent match was away at Cruz Azul on May 12th. Necaxa lost 1-3. Matías Espíndola played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Matías Espíndola and Necaxa are next in action on April 7th against Tigres UANL in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa match preview.
Teammates at Necaxa
Matías Espíndola currently plays alongside Israel Tello, Pedro Pedraza Reyna, Owen González, Mauro Zaleta, Kevin Rosero, Christopher Andrade, Alexis Peña, Juan Valencia, Kaiky Marques Naves, Misael Pedroza, Juan Torres, Danny Leyva, Javier Ruiz, Carlos Vargas, Lorenzo Faravelli, Matías Espíndola, Francisco Méndez, Diego Ochoa, Raúl Alejandro Martínez Ruiz, Luis Jiménez, Miguel Emilio Rodríguez Macías, Emilio Martínez, Julián Carranza, Rogelio Cortéz and Agustín Oliveros at Necaxa.