Cesar Ruvalcaba
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Cesar Ruvalcaba 2025 season stats
As a right center back, Cesar Ruvalcaba has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 302 minutes at an average rating of 3.37. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.20 | 92 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.60 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Cesar Ruvalcaba has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cesar Ruvalcaba has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 217 | 64.70 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 193 | 57.50 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.60 | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 5.96 | 55 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 7.45 | 85 |
Cesar Ruvalcaba has completed 193 of 217 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.89 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 2.09 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 17 | 5.07 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 2.68 | 94 |
| Touches | 292 | 87.00 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 10.73 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.60 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.30 | 30 |
Cesar Ruvalcaba completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.19 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.49 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.49 | 83 |
| Clearances | 15 | 4.47 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 4.47 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Cesar Ruvalcaba makes 4 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.89 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.19 | 18 |
| 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 |
Cesar Ruvalcaba has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cesar Ruvalcaba previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Cesar Ruvalcaba
Major League Soccer 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Cesar Ruvalcaba has scored 1 goal across 14 appearances (2 starts), totalling 302 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cesar Ruvalcaba has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cesar Ruvalcaba has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cesar Ruvalcaba has registered 4 tackles (5 won), 5 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 193 from 217 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Cesar Ruvalcaba has won 17 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Cesar Ruvalcaba has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Cesar Ruvalcaba
Cesar Ruvalcaba is a 25-year-old defender playing for Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Cesar Ruvalcaba is -footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 13 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Cesar Ruvalcaba's most recent match was away at New York RB on April 25th. Columbus Crew won 3-1. Cesar Ruvalcaba played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- January 25th2-0 winvsAtlanta United(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 14th1-1 drawatPhiladelphia Union(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 28th3-2 lossatNew York RB(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 6th3-0 lossatNew York City(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 13th2-3 lossvsMinnesota United(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Cesar Ruvalcaba and Columbus Crew are next in action on November 21st against New York City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at Columbus Crew
Cesar Ruvalcaba currently plays alongside Malte Amundsen, Hugo Picard, Amar Sejdić, Mohamed Farsi, Jamal Thiaré, Lautaro Giaccone, Cole Mrowka, Chase Adams, Luke Pruter, Andrés Herrera, Dylan Chambost, Brooks Lennon, Eric Bailly, Max Arfsten, Cesar Ruvalcaba, Taha Habroune, Owen Presthus, Patrick Schulte, Evan Bush, Stanislav Lapkes, Nariman Akhundzada, Tristan Brown, Brais Méndez, Steven Moreira, Sekou Tidiany Bangoura, Wessam Abou Ali, Nicholas Hagen, Dániel Gazdag, Rudy Camacho and Sean Zawadzki at Columbus Crew.