Cristian Zabala
Argentina
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Cristian Zabala 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Cristian Zabala has appeared in 22 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,906 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.09 | 41 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.28 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 26 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.47 | 35 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.14 | 55 |
Cristian Zabala has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 212 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cristian Zabala has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 191 minutes. Cristian Zabala has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1015 | 47.90 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 827 | 39.10 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Long balls won | 48 | 2.27 | 61 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.47 | 52 |
| Backward passes | 149 | 7.04 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 137 | 6.47 | 58 |
Cristian Zabala has completed 827 of 1015 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 0.94 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 40 | 1.89 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 125 | 5.90 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.84 | 87 |
| Touches | 1370 | 64.70 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 280 | 13.22 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.90 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.80 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 0.90 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristian Zabala completes 20 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 125 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 53 | 2.50 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 33 | 1.56 | 66 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.37 | 76 |
| Clearances | 39 | 1.84 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 144 | 6.80 | 86 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Cristian Zabala makes 53 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.04 | 33 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.24 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.19 | 80 |
| Fouls per card | 4.40 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 1.84 | 15 |
| 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 |
Cristian Zabala has committed 22 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at left central midfielder (7) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Sarmiento squad
P. Magnin
36 yrs#7
D. Churín36 yrs#9J. Rentería
20 yrs#10
J. Contrera23 yrs#19
G. González25 yrs#22
J. Herrera34 yrs#24
Y. Arismendi28 yrs#26
J. Marabel
28 yrs#27B. Márquez21 yrs#40
M. García27 yrs#5
S. Salle22 yrs#8
M. Martínez33 yrs#14C. Zabala28 yrs#15
A. Nadruz
30 yrs#17O. Giménez19 yrs#18
J. Mavilla26 yrs#21E. Giménez22 yrs#23
C. Villalba28 yrs#25
Cristian Zabala previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Libertadores | 5 | 348 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6.88 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 25 | 1,056 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 6.86 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 8 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5.82 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 7 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 38 | 2,019 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 24 | 6.68 |
About Cristian Zabala
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Cristian Zabala has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 22 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1906 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Zabala has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Zabala has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 20 successful dribbles from 40 attempts (50% success rate). Cristian Zabala has contributed 21 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Zabala has registered 53 tackles (33 won), 29 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 827 from 1015 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Zabala has won 125 of 228 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Zabala has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 17.
About Cristian Zabala
Cristian Zabala is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Sarmiento in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Cristian Zabala is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 4 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Cristian Zabala's most recent match was away at Unión Santa Fe on January 8th. Sarmiento lost 4-1. Cristian Zabala played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.1.
Recent matches
- January 8th4-1 lossatUnión Santa Fe(90 mins, rating 6.1)
- November 5th2-0 winvsEstudiantes(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- September 16th2-0 winvsHuracán(0 mins)
- October 10th1-2 winatAtlético Tucumán(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- April 25th2-1 winvsIndependiente Rivadavia(90 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Cristian Zabala 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
Cristian Zabala currently plays alongside Iván Arboleda, Juan Manuel Cabrera, Brandon Márquez, Joel Godoy, Yair Arismendi, Ulises Giménez, Pablo Magnin, Agustín Seyral, Jeremías Vallejos, Nicolás Pasquini, Manuel García, 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.