Julián Contrera stats
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J. Contrera
SarmientoForward
J. Contrera vs Gimnasia LP
1 game played, 1 more on the benchJulián Contrera's next match is on Friday at 23:00 against Gimnasia LP. See how Julián Contrera did in earlier matches against Gimnasia LP.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 4, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Jul 3, 2023 |
GIMvSARM
Friday 23:00Fri 23:00Before the next match
Gimnasia LP v Sarmiento, FridayWhat Gimnasia LP allow right midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at RM against Gimnasia LP in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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As a right midfielder, Julián Contrera has appeared in 23 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,399 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. 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
Julián Contrera has taken 18 shots with 8 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 78 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julián Contrera has 3 assists and 28 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 93 minutes. Julián Contrera has set up 31 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Julián Contrera has completed 194 of 294 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 29 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Julián Contrera completes 15 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Julián Contrera makes 26 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Julián Contrera has committed 46 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.1 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right midfielder (13 appearances), also at right winger (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Sarmiento squad
P. Magnin
36 yrs#7
D. Churín36 yrs#9J. Rentería
20 yrs#10J. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 16 | 910 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 6.10 |
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 15 | 1,083 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 6.51 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 339 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6.87 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 13 | 953 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.68 |
About Julián Contrera
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Julián Contrera has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 23 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1399 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Julián Contrera has attempted 18 shots with 8 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.95 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julián Contrera has created 15 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 15 successful dribbles from 48 attempts (31% success rate). Julián Contrera has contributed 28 key passes and 81 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julián Contrera has registered 26 tackles (16 won), 12 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 194 from 294 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Julián Contrera has won 69 of 216 total duels.
Discipline
Julián Contrera has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 46 fouls and winning 20.
About Julián Contrera
Julián Contrera is a 23-year-old forward playing for Sarmiento in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Julián Contrera is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 10 May 2003.
Most recent appearance
Julián Contrera's most recent match was at home against River Plate on September 13th. Sarmiento drew 1-1. Julián Contrera played 72 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.81.
Recent matches
- September 13th1-1 drawvsRiver Plate(72 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.81)
- July 2nd1-3 winatAldosivi(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 9th3-1 lossatRacing Club(58 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.72)
- May 5th1-1 drawvsBelgrano(68 mins, rating 6.99)
- December 5th0-2 winatEstudiantes de Río Cuarto(0 mins)
Next fixture
Julián Contrera 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
Julián Contrera 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.