Julián Contrera
Argentina
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Julián Contrera 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Julián Contrera has appeared in 20 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,201 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 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 56 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.20 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.37 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.52 | 69 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 83 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.90 | 86 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.90 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.45 | 94 |
Julián Contrera has taken 16 shots with 6 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julián Contrera has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 100 minutes. Julián Contrera has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 265 | 19.90 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 180 | 13.50 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.97 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 27 | 2.02 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 4.05 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 2.77 | 6 |
Julián Contrera has completed 180 of 265 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 27 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.75 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 42 | 3.15 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 55 | 4.12 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.45 | 17 |
| Touches | 589 | 44.10 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 256 | 19.18 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.52 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.35 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 31 | 2.32 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julián Contrera completes 10 dribbles at a 24% success rate and wins 55 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.57 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.97 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.75 | 36 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.82 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 4.50 | 28 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Julián Contrera makes 21 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 3.15 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.60 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 60 | 4.50 | 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 |
Julián Contrera has committed 42 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right midfielder (11 appearances), also at right winger (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Sarmiento squad
P. Magnin
36 yrs#7
D. Churín36 yrs#9J. Rentería
20 yrs#10
J. Contrera23 yrs#19
G. González25 yrs#22
J. Herrera34 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
Julián Contrera previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 13 | 953 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 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 2 assists across 20 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1201 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Julián Contrera has attempted 16 shots with 6 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julián Contrera has created 12 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 42 attempts (24% success rate). Julián Contrera has contributed 25 key passes and 73 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julián Contrera has registered 21 tackles (13 won), 10 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 180 from 265 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Julián Contrera has won 55 of 191 total duels.
Discipline
Julián Contrera has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 18.
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 away at Unión Santa Fe on January 8th. Sarmiento lost 4-1. Julián Contrera played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.02.
Recent matches
- January 8th4-1 lossatUnión Santa Fe(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.02)
- November 5th2-0 winvsEstudiantes(58 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.62)
- September 16th2-0 winvsHuracán(75 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.53)
- October 10th1-2 winatAtlético Tucumán(61 mins, rating 6.4)
- April 25th2-1 winvsIndependiente Rivadavia(53 mins, rating 6.21)
Next fixture
Julián Contrera and Sarmiento are next in action on December 5th against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Sarmiento match preview.
Teammates at Sarmiento
Julián Contrera currently plays alongside Iván Arboleda, Juan Manuel Cabrera, Brandon Márquez, Joel Godoy, Yair Arismendi, Ulises Giménez, Pablo Magnin, Agustín Seyral, Jeremías Vallejos, Nicolás Pasquini, Manuel García, Gabriel Díaz, Lucas Suárez, Thyago Ayala, Gastón González, Santiago Salle, Elián Giménez, Jonathan Herrera, Junior Marabel, Julián Contrera, Thiago Santamaría, Gastón Arturia, Carlos Villalba, Osmar Giménez, Diego Churín, Cristian Zabala, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Renzo Orihuela, Julián Mavilla, Mauricio Martínez, Jhon Rentería and Agustín Nadruz at Sarmiento.