Diego Valdés stats
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D. Valdés
Vélez SarsfieldMidfielder
D. Valdés vs Central Cordoba
1 game playedDiego Valdés's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 00:30 against Central Cordoba. See how Diego Valdés did in earlier matches against Central Cordoba.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 |
CTRvVEL
Mon 26 Oct 00:30Mon 00:30Before the next match
Central Cordoba v Vélez Sarsfield, Mon 26 OctWhat Central Cordoba allow attacking midfielders
Position stats7 appearances at CAM against Central Cordoba in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersDiego Valdés 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Diego Valdés has appeared in 23 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,022 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 23 | 1,022 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 16 | 6.98 |
 WC Qualification South America | 9 | 638 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7.20 |
| Total | 32 | 1,660 | 4 | 6 | 36 | 20 | 7.04 |
Attacking stats
Diego Valdés has taken 30 shots with 7 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 2.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Diego Valdés has 6 assists and 31 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 41 minutes. Diego Valdés has set up 37 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Diego Valdés has completed 434 of 538 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Diego Valdés completes 22 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 63 duels .
Defending stats
Diego Valdés makes 16 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Diego Valdés has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly attacking midfielder (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Vélez Sarsfield squad
M. Pellegrini
26 yrs#11
D. Godoy20 yrs#15Á. Verón17 yrs#17J. Cruz Policella17 yrs#37T. Aguirre17 yrs#39
R. Martínez
30 yrs#77
C. Baeza
32 yrs#5
L. Robertone29 yrs#8D. Valdés32 yrs#10
M. Lanzini33 yrs#22
R. Aliendro35 yrs#29M. Arias19 yrs#35L. Feler18 yrs#48
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 9 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.83 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 28 | 1,049 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 11 | 6.83 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 84 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7.45 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 37 | 2,709 | 13 | 5 | 61 | 22 | 7.24 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 40 | 3,080 | 13 | 12 | 76 | 26 | 7.42 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 37 | 2,968 | 13 | 10 | 66 | 33 | 7.49 |
About Diego Valdés
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Diego Valdés has scored 3 goals and 6 assists across 23 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1022 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Diego Valdés has attempted 30 shots with 7 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Diego Valdés has created 25 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 22 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (51% success rate). Diego Valdés has contributed 31 key passes and 61 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diego Valdés has registered 16 tackles (6 won), 6 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 434 from 538 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Diego Valdés has won 63 of 146 total duels.
Discipline
Diego Valdés has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 11.
About Diego Valdés
Diego Valdés is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Vélez Sarsfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Chile. Diego Valdés is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 30 January 1994.
Most recent appearance
Diego Valdés's most recent match was at home against Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza on January 11th. Vélez Sarsfield won 1-0. Diego Valdés played 11 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- January 11th1-0 winvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(11 mins, rating 6.69)
- November 19th2-0 lossatLanús(33 mins, rating 5.99)
- January 23rd2-2 drawvsPlatense(81 mins, rating 6.58)
- April 11th3-2 winvsTigre(16 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.68)
- April 10th1-1 drawatDeportivo Riestra(0 mins)
Next fixture
Diego Valdés and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on February 7th against Central Cordoba SdE in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Central Cordoba SdE vs Vélez Sarsfield match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Diego Valdés currently plays alongside Tomás Marchiori, Facundo Sanguinetti, Thiago Silvero, Claudio Baeza, Álvaro Busso, Lisandro Magallán, Luca Feler, Leo Cristaldo, Thiago Aguirre, Diego Valdés, Matías Pellegrini, Elías Gómez, Juan Cruz Policella, Álex Verón, Matías Arias, Rodrigo Aliendro, Lucas Robertone, Manuel Lanzini, Ronaldo Martínez, Simón Escobar, Jano Gordon, Emanuel Mammana, Dilan Godoy, Joaquín Vaquero and Joaquín García at Vélez Sarsfield.