Nicolás Ibáñez
Argentina
Match-by-match stats
Nicolás Ibáñez 2026/2027 season stats
As a right striker, Nicolás Ibáñez has appeared in 6 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 431 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. 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 | 3 | 0.60 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.63 | 62 |
| Shots | 19 | 4.00 | 91 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 2.90 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.21 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 1.67 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.63 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.42 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.30 | 43 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.25 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Nicolás Ibáñez has taken 19 shots with 14 on target (74% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 23 minutes. Those shots are worth 3 expected goals (xG), 3.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolás Ibáñez has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. Nicolás Ibáñez has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 86 | 18.00 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 69 | 14.40 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.63 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.21 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 5.43 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 1.88 | 39 |
Nicolás Ibáñez has completed 69 of 86 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.42 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.46 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 20 | 4.18 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 2.51 | 70 |
| Touches | 149 | 31.10 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 38 | 7.94 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.21 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.84 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.42 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Ibáñez completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.42 | 16 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.21 | 16 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.42 | 68 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.42 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 1.67 | 13 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Ibáñez makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 216 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.04 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.21 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.42 | 66 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.88 | 20 |
| 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 |
Nicolás Ibáñez has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly right striker (3 appearances), also at striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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21 yrsNicolás Ibáñez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 26 | 1,253 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6.49 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Nicolás Ibáñez has scored 3 goals across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 431 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Ibáñez has attempted 19 shots with 14 on target, a 74% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.97 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Ibáñez has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Nicolás Ibáñez has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Ibáñez has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 69 from 86 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Ibáñez has won 20 of 40 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Ibáñez has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 4.
About Nicolás Ibáñez
Nicolás Ibáñez is a 32-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 Necaxa on May 12th. Cruz Azul won 1-3. Nicolás Ibáñez played 73 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.6.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nicolás Ibáñez and Cruz Azul are next in action on February 12th against Santos Laguna in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna match preview.
Teammates at Cruz Azul
Nicolás Ibáñez currently plays alongside José Paradela, Amaury Morales, Jorge Luis Rodarte Barragán, Jesús Orozco Chiquete, Érik Lira, Carlos Rotondi, Jeremy Márquez, Alán Montes, Raymundo Rubio, Omar Campos, Luka Romero, Alan Mozo Rodríguez, Mateo Levy, Gabriel Fernández, Carlos Rodríguez, Cristian Jiménez, Juan Calero, Fernando Sámano, Bryan Gamboa, Nicolás Ibáñez, Osinachi Ebere, Andrés Gudiño, Emmanuel Ochoa, Andrés Montaño, Agustín Palavecino, Amaury García, Gonzalo Piovi, Willer Ditta and Kevin Mier at Cruz Azul.