Franco Saavedra stats
Argentina
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F. Saavedra
Gimnasia MendozaDefender
F. Saavedra vs Platense
1 game played, 1 more on the benchFranco Saavedra's next match is on Friday at 22:30 against Platense. See how Franco Saavedra did in earlier matches against Platense.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Jun 14, 2024 |
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Friday 22:30Fri 22:30Before the next match
Gimnasia Mendoza v Platense, FridayWhat Platense allow left backs
Position stats14 appearances at LB against Platense in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersFranco Saavedra 2026 season stats
As a left back, Franco Saavedra has appeared in 13 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,030 minutes at an average rating of 6.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Attacking stats
Franco Saavedra has taken 10 shots with 1 on target (10% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Franco Saavedra has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 258 minutes. Franco Saavedra has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Franco Saavedra has completed 256 of 369 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Franco Saavedra completes 13 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 60 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
Franco Saavedra makes 20 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Franco Saavedra has committed 19 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left back (13 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Gimnasia Mendoza squad
L. Cingolani
25 yrs#7
M. Vargas29 yrs#8N. Romano26 yrs#10
S. Rodríguez29 yrs#11
U. Sánchez28 yrs#15I. Sabatini27 yrs#17
F. Lencioni25 yrs#26
B. Armoa
26 yrs#27
A. Módica
23 yrs#29B. Andrada29 yrs#33V. Simoni22 yrs#35N. Barboza27 yrs#5J. Ceballos22 yrs#19
T. Ortiz26 yrs#20F. Antonini29 yrs#21
T. O'Connor22 yrs#28
E. Fernández24 yrs#30
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Franco Saavedra
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Franco Saavedra has scored 1 assist across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1030 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Franco Saavedra has attempted 10 shots with 1 on target, a 10% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Franco Saavedra has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 13 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (46% success rate). Franco Saavedra has contributed 11 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franco Saavedra has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 14 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 256 from 369 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Franco Saavedra has won 60 of 119 total duels.
Discipline
Franco Saavedra has received 2 yellow cards and 2 red cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 18.
About Franco Saavedra
Franco Saavedra is a 23-year-old defender playing for Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Franco Saavedra is left-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 2 September 2003.
Most recent appearance
Franco Saavedra's most recent match was away at Independiente Rivadavia on January 24th. Gimnasia Mendoza lost 5-1. Franco Saavedra played 61 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.65.
Recent matches
- January 24th5-1 lossatIndependiente Rivadavia(61 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.65)
- May 28th1-0 winvsLanús(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- September 25th1-1 drawatPlatense(67 mins, rating 6.72)
- February 3rd3-2 winvsVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- October 23rd1-0 lossatNewell's Old Boys(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.65)
Next fixture
Franco Saavedra and Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza are next in action on April 14th against Platense in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza vs Platense match preview.
Teammates at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Franco Saavedra currently plays alongside Blas Armoa, Juan Franco, Lautaro Carrera, Fermín Antonini, Germán Guiffrey, Luciano Paredes, Valentino Simoni, Imanol González, Ismael Cortéz, Ezequiel Muñoz, Esteban Fernández, Lautaro Petruchi, Diego Mondino, Agustín Módica, Matías Recalde, Julián Ceballos, Nahuel Barboza, Ignacio Sabatini, Santiago Rodríguez, Facundo Lencioni, Franco Saavedra, Tomás O'Connor, César Rigamonti, Ulises Sánchez, Nicolás Romano, Brian Andrada, Luciano Cingolani, Gerónimo Patritti, Tomás Ortiz and Matías Vargas at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza.