Santiago Paiva
UruguayPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Santiago Paiva 2026 season stats
As a striker, Santiago Paiva has appeared in 12 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 493 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.60 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.50 | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.18 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.55 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.55 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 8 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Santiago Paiva has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Santiago Paiva has 0 assists and 1 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 81 | 14.80 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 54 | 9.90 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.37 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Paiva has completed 54 of 81 passes at 67% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.91 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.28 | 25 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 41 | 7.48 | 74 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 3.65 | 91 |
| Touches | 170 | 31.00 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 15.52 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 2.74 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 2.01 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Paiva completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.10 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.55 | 55 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.91 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.18 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Santiago Paiva makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.46 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.37 | 55 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 4.20 | 91 |
| 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 |
Santiago Paiva has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly striker (2 appearances), also at right striker (2) and left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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A. Cambón21 yrs#28
S. Paiva27 yrs#29J. Cubas
19 yrs#30T. Rijo21 yrs#33
M. Ocampo24 yrs#77A. Macelli
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Santiago Paiva previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 10 | 781 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 13 | 607 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.30 |
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 9 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 17 | 1,190 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Santiago Paiva
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Santiago Paiva has featured across 12 appearances (5 starts), totalling 493 minutes. Santiago Paiva has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Santiago Paiva has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Santiago Paiva has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Santiago Paiva has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 54 from 81 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Santiago Paiva has won 41 of 152 total duels.
Discipline
Santiago Paiva has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 15.
About Santiago Paiva
Santiago Paiva is a 27-year-old forward playing for Cerro in the Primera Division, representing Uruguay. Santiago Paiva is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 11 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Santiago Paiva's most recent match was away at Peñarol on January 21st. Cerro lost 0-1. Santiago Paiva played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- January 21st0-1 lossvsPeñarol(18 mins, rating 6.41)
- December 5th2-0 lossatCerro Largo(10 mins, rating 6.21)
- February 26th1-0 winvsCentral Español(26 mins, rating 6.38)
- June 25th4-1 lossatBoston River(14 mins, rating 6.41)
- November 28th4-0 lossatNacional(10 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Santiago Paiva and Cerro are next in action on October 26th against Racing in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerro vs Racing match preview.
Teammates at Cerro
Santiago Paiva currently plays alongside Brian Quinteros, Ariel Lima, Santiago Paiva, Yonatan Irrazábal, Alejandro Severo, Martín Farías, Alejo Macelli, Cristian Barros, Agustín Miranda, Diego Capdevila, Nahuel Sena, Jeison Cubas, Francisco Bregante, Jairo Amaro, Juan Cruz Guasone, Facundo Butti, Bruno Morales, Pablo Da Silveira, Matías Ocampo, Rodrigo Mederos, Nahuel Arena, Tiago Rijo, Iván Valenzuela, Brahian Alemán, Emanuel Carlos, Mateo Argüello, Alan Zamurio, Damián Suárez, Gianni Rodríguez, Pablo Nongoy, Augusto Cambón, Nahuel Soria, Emiliano Sosa and Axel Méndez at Cerro.