Cristian Zabala stats
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C. Zabala
SarmientoMidfielder
C. Zabala vs Gimnasia LP
2 games playedCristian Zabala's next match is on Friday at 23:00 against Gimnasia LP. See how Cristian Zabala did in earlier matches against Gimnasia LP.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Apr 29, 2023 |
GIMvSARM
Friday 23:00Fri 23:00Before the next match
Gimnasia LP v Sarmiento, FridayWhat Gimnasia LP allow right central midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at RCM against Gimnasia LP in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersCristian Zabala 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Cristian Zabala has appeared in 27 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 2,356 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Attacking stats
Cristian Zabala has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 168 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cristian Zabala has 1 assist and 25 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 168 minutes. Cristian Zabala has set up 26 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Cristian Zabala has completed 954 of 1177 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Cristian Zabala completes 25 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 163 duels .
Defending stats
Cristian Zabala makes 73 tackles and 35 interceptions , adding 54 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Cristian Zabala has committed 28 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (14 appearances), also at left central midfielder (8) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Sarmiento squad
P. Magnin
36 yrs#7
D. Churín36 yrs#9J. Rentería
20 yrs#10
J. Contrera23 yrs#19
G. González25 yrs#22
J. Herrera35 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
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.48 |
2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 27 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2356 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Zabala has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Zabala has created 14 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 25 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (53% success rate). Cristian Zabala has contributed 25 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Zabala has registered 73 tackles (43 won), 35 interceptions, and 54 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 954 from 1177 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Zabala has won 163 of 289 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Zabala has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 20.
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 at home against River Plate on September 13th. Sarmiento drew 1-1. Cristian Zabala played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- September 13th1-1 drawvsRiver Plate(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- July 2nd1-3 winatAldosivi(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- October 9th3-1 lossatRacing Club(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.46)
- May 5th1-1 drawvsBelgrano(90 mins, rating 7.72)
- December 5th0-2 winatEstudiantes de Río Cuarto(90 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Cristian Zabala and Sarmiento are next in action on May 23rd against Barracas Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarmiento vs Barracas Central match preview.
Teammates at Sarmiento
Cristian Zabala currently plays alongside Gabriel Díaz, Joel Godoy, Jeremías Vallejos, Jonathan Herrera, Diego Churín, Ulises Giménez, Carlos Villalba, Mauricio Martínez, Elián Giménez, Juan Manuel Cabrera, Lucas Suárez, Nicolás Pasquini, Pablo Magnin, Iván Arboleda, Jhon Rentería, Thiago Santamaría, Yair Arismendi, Julián Mavilla, Osmar Giménez, Junior Marabel, Santiago Salle, Agustín Seyral, Brandon Márquez, Gastón González, Cristian Zabala, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Thyago Ayala, Renzo Orihuela, Gastón Arturia, Julián Contrera, Manuel García and Agustín Nadruz at Sarmiento.