Walter Núñez
Argentina
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Walter Núñez 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Walter Núñez has appeared in 17 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 869 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.21 | 30 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.70 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 1.24 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.10 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.20 | 57 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.31 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.31 | 76 |
Walter Núñez has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Walter Núñez has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 290 minutes. Walter Núñez has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 58th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 192 | 19.90 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 143 | 14.80 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.24 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.83 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 57 | 5.90 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 34 | 3.52 | 80 |
Walter Núñez has completed 143 of 192 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 2.17 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 51 | 5.28 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 67 | 6.94 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.14 | 40 |
| Touches | 444 | 46.00 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 171 | 17.71 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.62 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.45 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 34 | 3.52 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Walter Núñez completes 21 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 2.28 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.45 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.72 | 85 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.62 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 5.39 | 96 |
| 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 | 50 |
Walter Núñez makes 22 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 1.97 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls per card | 9.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 3.42 | 67 |
| 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 |
Walter Núñez has committed 19 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left winger (9 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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29 yrs
Walter Núñez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 35 | 2,384 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 30 | 6.51 |
About Walter Núñez
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Walter Núñez has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 17 appearances (11 starts), totalling 869 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Walter Núñez has attempted 16 shots with 4 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Walter Núñez has created 3 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 21 successful dribbles from 51 attempts (41% success rate). Walter Núñez has contributed 12 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Walter Núñez has registered 22 tackles (14 won), 7 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 143 from 192 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Walter Núñez has won 67 of 174 total duels.
Discipline
Walter Núñez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 14.
About Walter Núñez
Walter Núñez is a 23-year-old forward playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Walter Núñez is right-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 13 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Walter Núñez's most recent match was away at Independiente on November 16th. Newell's Old Boys lost 1-0. Walter Núñez played 31 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- November 16th1-0 lossatIndependiente(31 mins, rating 6.28)
- September 14th1-0 winvsTalleres Córdoba(71 mins, rating 6.13)
- June 15th1-1 drawatVélez Sarsfield(15 mins, rating 6.46)
- May 7th1-1 drawvsInstituto(65 mins, rating 6.55)
- January 19th2-3 winatUnión Santa Fe(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Walter Núñez and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on March 5th against Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Walter Núñez currently plays alongside Ignacio Ramírez, Francisco Scarpeccio, Valentino Acuña, Ian Glavinovich, Lucas Carrizo, Martín Luciano, Thomas Rios, Mateo García, Walter Núñez, Rodrigo Herrera, Alejo Montero, Santiago Solari, Luca Regiardo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Facundo Guch, Marcelo Esponda, Gabriel Arias, Alan Soñora, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Mazzantti, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, Lucas Gómez, David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Josué Reinatti, Bruno Cabrera, Franco Escobar, Lautaro Giannetti and Fabricio Tirado at Newell's Old Boys.