Cristian Zabala
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Cristian Zabala 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Cristian Zabala has appeared in 16 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,366 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. 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 | 0.10 | 69 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 41 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.50 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.53 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 50 |
Cristian Zabala has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 171 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cristian Zabala has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 171 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 749 | 49.30 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 603 | 39.70 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 1.78 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.40 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 115 | 7.58 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 99 | 6.52 | 63 |
Cristian Zabala has completed 603 of 749 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.92 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.91 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 90 | 5.93 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 2.11 | 91 |
| Touches | 1007 | 66.30 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 211 | 13.90 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.99 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.92 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.86 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristian Zabala completes 14 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 90 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 2.17 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.38 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.38 | 78 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.17 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 102 | 6.72 | 87 |
| 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 33 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.19 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.26 | 47 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.26 | 85 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 2.11 | 28 |
| 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 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left central midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (6) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sarmiento squad
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D. Churín36 yrs#9J. Rentería
20 yrs#10
J. Contrera23 yrs#19
G. González25 yrs#22
Y. Arismendi28 yrs#26
J. Marabel
28 yrs#27A. González21 yrs#32B. Márquez21 yrs#40
J. Herrera34 yrs
M. García27 yrs#5
S. Salle22 yrs#8
J. Gómez36 yrs#11
M. Martínez33 yrs#14C. Zabala28 yrs#15O. Giménez19 yrs#18
J. Mavilla26 yrs#21E. Giménez22 yrs#23
C. Villalba28 yrs#25
25 yrs
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 across 16 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1366 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Zabala has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Zabala has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 14 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (48% success rate). Cristian Zabala has contributed 15 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Zabala has registered 33 tackles (21 won), 21 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 603 from 749 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Zabala has won 90 of 164 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Zabala has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 14.
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 Belgrano on May 6th. Sarmiento lost 4-0. Cristian Zabala played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
- May 6th4-0 lossatBelgrano(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- October 23rd1-0 winvsTigre(77 mins, rating 7.31)
- July 11th2-1 lossatRosario Central(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- August 22nd1-2 lossvsGimnasia La Plata(81 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.68)
- May 10th1-2 winatBarracas Central(90 mins, rating 7.22)
Next fixture
Cristian Zabala 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
Cristian Zabala 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, Yair Arismendi and Jonathan Herrera at Sarmiento.