Franco Saavedra
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Franco 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 66 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.90 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 10.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.35 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.44 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.35 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.17 | 80 |
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 77th 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 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 369 | 32.20 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 256 | 22.40 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.62 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.44 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 4.02 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 87 | 7.60 | 78 |
Franco Saavedra has completed 256 of 369 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 1.14 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 28 | 2.45 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 60 | 5.24 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.87 | 15 |
| Touches | 670 | 58.50 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 190 | 16.60 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.70 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.57 | 94 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.79 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Franco Saavedra completes 13 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 60 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.75 | 49 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.22 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.22 | 39 |
| Clearances | 40 | 3.50 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 4.98 | 83 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
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 49th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 1.66 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 36 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.17 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 4.75 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 3.23 | 96 |
| 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 |
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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Weaknesses
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Franco Saavedra previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout 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 y Esgrima 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 August 21st against Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza vs Boca Juniors match preview.
Teammates at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Franco Saavedra currently plays alongside Esteban Fernández, Brian Andrada, Ismael Cortéz, Agustín Módica, César Rigamonti, Tomás Ortiz, Blas Armoa, Germán Guiffrey, Matías Recalde, Imanol González, Nicolás Romano, Ezequiel Muñoz, Santiago Rodríguez, Tomás O'Connor, Valentino Simoni, Lautaro Carrera, Fermín Antonini, Luciano Cingolani, Julián Ceballos, Franco Saavedra, Ignacio Sabatini, Ulises Sánchez, Lautaro Petruchi, Nahuel Barboza, Juan Franco, Luciano Paredes, Gerónimo Patritti, Facundo Lencioni, Diego Mondino and Matías Vargas at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza.