Walter Núñez
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Walter Núñez 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Walter Núñez has appeared in 15 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 767 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.23 | 34 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.90 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 1.41 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.12 | 85 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.40 | 69 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.35 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.35 | 80 |
Walter Núñez has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th 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 256 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 171 | 20.10 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 126 | 14.80 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.29 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.94 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 50 | 5.87 | 55 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 3.64 | 79 |
Walter Núñez has completed 126 of 171 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 2.35 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 5.40 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 62 | 7.28 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.06 | 38 |
| Touches | 399 | 46.80 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 157 | 18.42 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.47 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.64 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 3.52 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Walter Núñez completes 20 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 2.35 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.53 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.82 | 90 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.47 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 5.51 | 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Walter Núñez makes 20 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.88 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 3.52 | 72 |
| 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 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left winger (7 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 15 appearances (9 starts), totalling 767 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.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Walter Núñez has created 3 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 20 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (43% success rate). Walter Núñez has contributed 12 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Walter Núñez has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 7 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 126 from 171 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Walter Núñez has won 62 of 155 total duels.
Discipline
Walter Núñez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 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 Vélez Sarsfield on June 15th. Newell's Old Boys drew 1-1. Walter Núñez played 15 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- 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)
- September 25th0-0 drawvsSan Lorenzo(44 mins, rating 6.82)
- March 13th1-3 winatCentral Cordoba SdE(23 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Walter Núñez and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on September 14th against Talleres Córdoba in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres Córdoba match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Walter Núñez currently plays alongside Lautaro Giannetti, Facundo Guch, Saúl Salcedo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Rodrigo Herrera, Walter Mazzantti, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Luciano Herrera, Armando Méndez, F. Scarpeccio, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Marcelo Esponda, Williams Barlasina, Ian Glavinovich, Alejo Montero, Nicolás Goitea, Martín Luciano, Valentino Acuña, Walter Núñez, Luca Regiardo, David Sotelo, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Franco Escobar, Gabriel Risso Patrón, Ignacio Ramírez, Josué Reinatti, F. Tirado, Gabriel Arias and Bruno Cabrera at Newell's Old Boys.