Nicolás Ibáñez
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Nicolás Ibáñez 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Nicolás Ibáñez has appeared in 26 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 1,253 minutes at an average rating of 6.49. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.50 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.65 | 72 |
| Shots | 44 | 3.20 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 18 | 1.30 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.39 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 11 | 0.79 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 22 | 1.58 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.43 | 32 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.22 | 93 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.90 | 26 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Nicolás Ibáñez has taken 44 shots with 18 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolás Ibáñez has 2 assists and 12 key passes . His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 221 | 15.90 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 159 | 11.40 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.22 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.29 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 5.39 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 1.80 | 39 |
Nicolás Ibáñez has completed 159 of 221 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.57 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 1.15 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 61 | 4.38 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 2.80 | 86 |
| Touches | 372 | 26.70 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 114 | 8.19 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.29 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.65 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.65 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Ibáñez completes 8 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 61 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.43 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.29 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.29 | 61 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.50 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 1.51 | 16 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nicolás Ibáñez makes 6 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 209 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 2.15 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.22 | 63 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 9 | 0.65 | 80 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.80 | 35 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Nicolás Ibáñez has committed 30 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly striker (10 appearances), also at right striker (3) and left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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M. Levy19 yrs#214
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A. Montaño24 yrs#10
J. Márquez26 yrs#16
A. García24 yrs#17
C. Rodríguez29 yrs#19J. Paradela27 yrs#20
21 yrsNicolás Ibáñez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 38 | 2,368 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 38 | 1,781 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 42 | 2,894 | 21 | 1 | 35 | 37 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 38 | 3,001 | 17 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 7.17 |
About Nicolás Ibáñez
Liga MX 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga MX, Nicolás Ibáñez has scored 7 goals and 2 assists across 26 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1253 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Ibáñez has attempted 44 shots with 18 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Ibáñez has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (50% success rate). Nicolás Ibáñez has contributed 12 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Ibáñez has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 159 from 221 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Ibáñez has won 61 of 153 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Ibáñez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 9.
About Nicolás Ibáñez
Nicolás Ibáñez is a 31-year-old forward playing for Cruz Azul in the Liga MX, representing Argentina. Nicolás Ibáñez is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 23 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Ibáñez's most recent match was away at Atlético San Luis on May 15th. Cruz Azul won 2-3. Nicolás Ibáñez played 34 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 7.13.
Recent matches
- May 15th2-3 winatAtlético San Luis(34 mins, rating 7.13)
- July 10th1-2 winatPumas UNAM(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 12th1-1 drawatAmérica(38 mins, rating 6.47)
- August 21st1-2 lossvsPachuca(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- October 19th1-1 drawatMazatlán(29 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Nicolás Ibáñez and Cruz Azul are next in action on April 27th against Puebla in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruz Azul vs Puebla match preview.
Teammates at Cruz Azul
Nicolás Ibáñez currently plays alongside Raymundo Rubio, Juan Calero, Agustín Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, Alán Montes, Amaury García, Gonzalo Piovi, Fernando Sámano, Andrés Gudiño, Jesús Orozco Chiquete, José Paradela, Emmanuel Ochoa, Luka Romero, Jorge Luis Rodarte Barragán, Érik Lira, Mateo Levy, Osinachi Ebere, Gabriel Fernández, Nicolás Ibáñez, Carlos Rotondi, Bryan Gamboa, Carlos Rodríguez, Amaury Morales, Andrés Montaño, Willer Ditta, Kevin Mier, Omar Campos and Cristian Jiménez at Cruz Azul.