Daniel de la Cruz stats
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D. de la Cruz
NacionalDefenderBefore the next match
Nacional v Braga, Sunday
What Braga allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Braga in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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Odds OutliersDaniel de la Cruz 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Daniel de la Cruz has appeared in 5 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 143 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 Portugal defenders.
Attacking stats
Daniel de la Cruz has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Daniel de la Cruz has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. Daniel de la Cruz has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Daniel de la Cruz has completed 54 of 60 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Daniel de la Cruz completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 5 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Daniel de la Cruz makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Daniel de la Cruz has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Nacional squad
M. Jensen
21 yrs#7
A. Obando
20 yrs#9
S. Gavriel
24 yrs#11
M. Song
27 yrs#12
F. Nava
22 yrs#17
A. Kader Njoya
23 yrs#29
P. Ruan
23 yrs#99
M. Dias24 yrs#6
M. Baeza
26 yrs#8
D. Jr24 yrs#10
C. Labidi
25 yrs#15
M. Djaló
23 yrs#20
W. Kokolo
26 yrs#21
F. Soares
27 yrs#22
M. Iseppe20 yrs#23
J. Silva23 yrs#26
Liziero28 yrs#28
D. Dongmo25 yrs#31
Deivison20 yrs#88
Josué21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 7 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5.80 |
About Daniel de la Cruz
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Daniel de la Cruz has featured across 5 appearances (1 starts), totalling 143 minutes. Daniel de la Cruz has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daniel de la Cruz has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Daniel de la Cruz has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daniel de la Cruz has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 54 from 60 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Daniel de la Cruz has won 5 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Daniel de la Cruz has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Daniel de la Cruz
Daniel de la Cruz is a 22-year-old defender playing for Nacional in the Liga Portugal, representing Ecuador. Daniel de la Cruz is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 6 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Daniel de la Cruz's most recent match was at home against Famalicão on May 26th. Nacional lost 0-4. Daniel de la Cruz played 72 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.05.
Recent matches
- August 20th3-2 lossatRio Ave(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 26th0-4 lossvsFamalicão(72 mins, rating 6.05)
- March 26th1-3 lossvsAlverca(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 21st2-0 lossatSporting CP(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 22nd2-3 lossvsEstrela Amadora(11 mins, rating 6.31)
Next fixture
Daniel de la Cruz and Nacional are next in action on May 13th against Sporting Braga in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nacional vs Sporting Braga match preview.
Teammates at Nacional
Daniel de la Cruz currently plays alongside Wesley Gasolina, Pablo Ruan, Deivison, Daniel de la Cruz, Daniel Jr, José Gomes, William Kokolo, Kevyn, Joel Silva, Filipe Soares, Josué, Allen Obando, Liziero, Min-kyu Song, Léo Santos, Francisco Gonçalves, Miguel Baeza, Renato Marin, Ulisses, Stavros Gavriel, Fernando Nava, Markus Jensen, Ze Vitor, Matheus Dias, Danel Dongmo, Mateus Iseppe, Matchoi Djaló, Abdel Kader Njoya, Chiheb Labidi and Ivanildo Fernandes at Nacional.