Nico Gaitán
Argentina
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Nico Gaitán 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Nico Gaitán has appeared in 5 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 248 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.36 | 84 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.50 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1.09 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.36 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Nico Gaitán has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nico Gaitán has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 248 minutes. Nico Gaitán has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 77 | 27.90 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 58 | 21.00 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.45 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.36 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 6.53 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 5.44 | 40 |
Nico Gaitán has completed 58 of 77 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.36 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.45 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 15 | 5.44 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.36 | 12 |
| Touches | 138 | 50.10 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 46 | 16.69 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.09 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.09 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.36 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nico Gaitán completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 3.63 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.81 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.09 | 61 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 4.35 | 25 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nico Gaitán makes 10 tackles and 3 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.45 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.54 | 44 |
| 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 |
Nico Gaitán has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly attacking midfielder (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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A. Sosa23 yrs#22
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Nico Gaitán previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 16 | 1,293 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 20 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 27 | 1,813 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 20 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 6 | 300 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 8 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nico Gaitán
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Nico Gaitán has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 248 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nico Gaitán has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico Gaitán has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Nico Gaitán has contributed 1 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico Gaitán has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 58 from 77 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Nico Gaitán has won 15 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
Nico Gaitán has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Nico Gaitán
Nico Gaitán is a 38-year-old midfielder playing for Aldosivi in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Nico Gaitán is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 23 February 1988.
Most recent appearance
Nico Gaitán's most recent match was away at Argentinos Juniors on April 8th. Aldosivi lost 2-1. Nico Gaitán played 55 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- April 8th2-1 lossatArgentinos Juniors(55 mins, rating 6.47)
- May 5th1-3 lossvsUnión Santa Fe(73 mins, rating 6.69)
- November 30th0-0 drawvsTigre(69 mins, rating 6.77)
- July 31st2-1 lossatRosario Central(7 mins, rating 6.58)
- April 27th1-2 lossvsGimnasia La Plata(44 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.31)
Next fixture
Nico Gaitán and Aldosivi are next in action on April 18th against Banfield in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aldosivi vs Banfield match preview.
Teammates at Aldosivi
Nico Gaitán currently plays alongside Néstor Breitenbruch, Elías López, Lucas Castro, Nicolás Linares, Matías Godoy, Lucas Acosta, Agustín Palavecino, Rodrigo González, Federico Laurelli, Nicolás Cordero, Nico Gaitán, Lucas Rodríguez, Martín García, Nicolás Zalazar, Bautista Dadín, Roberto Bochi, Lautaro Chávez, Francisco Perruzzi, Andrés Chávez, Ignacio Chicco, Alan Sosa, Tomás Fernández, Santiago Moya, Federico Gino, Joaquín Pombo, Braian Cufré, Andrés Vombergar, Natanael Guzmán, Sebastián Moyano and Leonardo Sigali at Aldosivi.