Ángel Leyva
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Ángel Leyva 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Ángel Leyva has appeared in 15 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 942 minutes at an average rating of 6.43. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.80 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.67 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 8 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
Ángel Leyva has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ángel Leyva has 0 assists and 1 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 350 | 33.40 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 293 | 28.00 | 30 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.62 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 2.39 | 20 |
| Passes (final third) | 42 | 4.01 | 30 |
Ángel Leyva has completed 293 of 350 passes at 84% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.29 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.29 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 43 | 4.11 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 2.29 | 87 |
| Touches | 509 | 48.60 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 70 | 6.69 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.38 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.38 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.19 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ángel Leyva completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 1.15 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.57 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.53 | 82 |
| Clearances | 46 | 4.39 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 1.82 | 5 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.10 | 98 |
Ángel Leyva makes 12 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 79 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.34 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.38 | 82 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.10 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 2.80 | n/a | 15 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.72 | 31 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ángel Leyva has committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at center back (2) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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31 yrs
Ángel Leyva previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Ángel Leyva
Liga MX 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga MX, Ángel Leyva has featured across 15 appearances (10 starts), totalling 942 minutes. Ángel Leyva has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ángel Leyva has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Ángel Leyva has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ángel Leyva has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 16 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 293 from 350 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Ángel Leyva has won 43 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Ángel Leyva has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 4.
About Ángel Leyva
Ángel Leyva is a 19-year-old defender playing for Puebla in the Liga MX, representing Mexico. Ángel Leyva is -footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 13 October 2006.
Most recent appearance
Ángel Leyva's most recent match was away at Juárez on August 7th. Puebla won 0-1. Ángel Leyva played 24 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- August 7th0-1 winatJuárez(24 mins, rating 6.44)
- November 23rd5-1 lossatTigres UANL(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 28th4-3 winvsToluca(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 25th3-1 lossatPumas UNAM(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.71)
- February 13th2-1 lossatNecaxa(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ángel Leyva and Puebla are next in action on April 27th against Cruz Azul 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 Puebla
Ángel Leyva currently plays alongside Facundo Almada, Lucas Camilo, Omar Moreno, Owen González, Brayan Garnica, Daniel Gutiérrez, Julio González, Mathías Tomás, Luifer Hernández, Óscar Villa, Alberto Herrera, Sergio Sanabria, Raúl Castillo, Ángel Robles, Eduardo Ramsés Navarro Agramont, Jesús Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Vargas, Eduardo Mustre Torres, Alonso Ramírez, Fernando Monárrez, Carlos Baltazar, Alejandro Organista, Iker Moreno, José Pachuca, Ángel Leyva, Emiliano Gómez, Kevin Velasco and Ignacio Maestro Puch at Puebla.