Julián Contrera
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Julián Contrera 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Julián Contrera has appeared in 15 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 908 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shots | 12 | 1.20 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.50 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.20 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.69 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 89 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 82 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.90 | 85 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.59 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.59 | 97 |
Julián Contrera has taken 12 shots with 5 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julián Contrera has 2 assists and 19 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 151 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 220 | 21.80 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 151 | 15.00 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.59 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 22 | 2.18 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 4.86 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 2.68 | 7 |
Julián Contrera has completed 151 of 220 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 22 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.89 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 35 | 3.47 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 38 | 3.77 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.30 | 12 |
| Touches | 471 | 46.70 | 23 |
| Possession lost | 200 | 19.82 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.19 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 2.48 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julián Contrera completes 9 dribbles at a 26% success rate and wins 38 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.39 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.99 | 38 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.79 | 41 |
| Clearances | 10 | 0.99 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 4.96 | 43 |
| 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 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 3.17 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.50 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.79 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 6.40 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 44 | 4.36 | 88 |
| 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 32 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right midfielder (6 appearances), also at right winger (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sarmiento squad
P. Magnin
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D. Churín36 yrs#9J. Rentería
20 yrs#10
J. Contrera23 yrs#19
G. González25 yrs#22
Y. Arismendi28 yrs#26
J. Marabel
28 yrs#27A. González21 yrs#32B. Márquez21 yrs#40
J. Herrera34 yrs
M. García27 yrs#5
S. Salle22 yrs#8
J. Gómez36 yrs#11
M. Martínez33 yrs#14C. Zabala28 yrs#15O. Giménez19 yrs#18
J. Mavilla26 yrs#21E. Giménez22 yrs#23
C. Villalba28 yrs#25
25 yrs
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 15 appearances (9 starts), totalling 908 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Julián Contrera has attempted 12 shots with 5 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julián Contrera has created 6 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 35 attempts (26% success rate). Julián Contrera has contributed 19 key passes and 59 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julián Contrera has registered 14 tackles (10 won), 8 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 151 from 220 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Julián Contrera has won 38 of 139 total duels.
Discipline
Julián Contrera has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 12.
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 Belgrano on May 6th. Sarmiento lost 4-0. Julián Contrera played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.1.
Recent matches
- May 6th4-0 lossatBelgrano(44 mins, rating 6.1)
- October 23rd1-0 winvsTigre(28 mins, rating 6.54)
- July 11th2-1 lossatRosario Central(60 mins, rating 6.14)
- May 10th1-2 winatBarracas Central(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- April 16th2-0 winvsAldosivi(13 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.3)
Next fixture
Julián Contrera and Sarmiento are next in action on July 6th against Argentinos Juniors in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarmiento vs Argentinos Juniors match preview.
Teammates at Sarmiento
Julián Contrera currently plays alongside Gastón González, Julián Mavilla, Elián Giménez, Nicolás Pasquini, Lucas Matías Suárez Scalarea, Manuel García, Iván Arboleda, Juan Manuel Cabrera, Carlos Villalba, Thiago Santamaría, Agustín Seyral, Julián Contrera, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Brandon Márquez, Gastón Alberto Arturia, Joel Godoy, Gabriel Díaz, Mauricio Martínez, Junior Marabel, Osmar Giménez, Santiago Salle, Pablo Magnin, Jhon Rentería, Jonatan Gómez, Cristian Zabala, Thyago Ayala, Renzo Orihuela, A. González, Diego Churín, Jeremías Vallejos, Yair Arismendi and Jonathan Herrera at Sarmiento.