Diego Valdés
ChilePlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Diego Valdés 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Diego Valdés has appeared in 14 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 697 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 14 | 697 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 14 | 7.07 |
 WC Qualification South America | 9 | 638 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7.20 |
| Total | 23 | 1,335 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 7.12 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.65 | 97 |
| Shots | 18 | 2.30 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 11.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.52 | 100 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 1.42 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.65 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.60 | 99 |
| Key passes | 23 | 3.00 | 98 |
| Chances created | 17 | 2.20 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.90 | 99 |
Diego Valdés has taken 18 shots with 2 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Diego Valdés has 5 assists and 23 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 41 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 350 | 45.20 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 289 | 37.30 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 2.45 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 1.42 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 59 | 7.62 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 55 | 7.10 | 70 |
Diego Valdés has completed 289 of 350 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 2.32 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 4.26 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 51 | 6.59 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.29 | 70 |
| Touches | 535 | 69.10 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 145 | 18.72 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.90 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.16 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.16 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Valdés completes 18 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.81 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.65 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.65 | 31 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.52 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 4.00 | 18 |
| 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 |
Diego Valdés makes 14 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.52 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.26 | 85 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.68 | 12 |
| 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 |
Diego Valdés has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly attacking midfielder (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Vélez Sarsfield squad
C. Baeza
32 yrs#5
L. Robertone
29 yrs#8
D. Valdés32 yrs#10
M. Lanzini33 yrs#22
R. Aliendro35 yrs#29
M. Arias19 yrs#35
M. Porcel20 yrs#46T. Andrada19 yrs#50
Diego Valdés previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 9 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 28 | 1,049 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 11 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 84 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 37 | 2,709 | 13 | 5 | 61 | 22 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 40 | 3,080 | 13 | 12 | 76 | 26 | 7.42 |
| 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 5 assists across 14 appearances (8 starts), totalling 697 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Diego Valdés has attempted 18 shots with 2 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Diego Valdés has created 17 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (55% success rate). Diego Valdés has contributed 23 key passes and 46 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diego Valdés has registered 14 tackles (5 won), 5 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 289 from 350 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Diego Valdés has won 51 of 103 total duels.
Discipline
Diego Valdés has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 9.
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 away at Gimnasia La Plata on February 19th. Vélez Sarsfield lost 0-1. Diego Valdés played 19 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- February 19th0-1 lossvsGimnasia La Plata(19 mins, rating 6.84)
- June 15th1-1 drawvsNewell's Old Boys(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.39)
- March 25th2-2 drawvsUnión Santa Fe(76 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.12)
- February 24th0-0 drawatSan Lorenzo(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- March 18th1-0 winvsCentral Cordoba SdE(88 mins, rating 7.31)
Next fixture
Diego Valdés and Vélez Sarsfield are next in action on March 11th against Instituto in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vélez Sarsfield vs Instituto match preview.
Teammates at Vélez Sarsfield
Diego Valdés currently plays alongside Joaquín Vaquero, Lautaro Cano, Thiago Silvero, Lucas Robertone, Leo Cristaldo, Aarón Quirós, Claudio Baeza, Emanuel Mammana, Manuel Lanzini, Rodrigo Aliendro, Tomás Marchiori, Demián Domínguez, Tobías Andrada, Matías Pellegrini, Joaquín García, Maximiliano Porcel, Álvaro Busso, Lisandro Magallán, Dilan Godoy, Diego Valdés, Matías Arias, Jano Gordon, Florián Monzón, Elías Gómez and Á. Verón at Vélez Sarsfield.