Diego Velasquez
United StatesPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Diego Velasquez 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Diego Velasquez has appeared in 17 Chance Liga matches this season, totalling 641 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Chance Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.42 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 4 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.28 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Diego Velasquez has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 128 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Diego Velasquez has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 321 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 241 | 33.80 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 186 | 26.10 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.56 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.14 | 17 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 5.62 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 4.63 | 45 |
Diego Velasquez has completed 186 of 241 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.98 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 2.25 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 52 | 7.30 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.83 | 88 |
| Touches | 371 | 52.10 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 91 | 12.78 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.84 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 2.25 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 1.68 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Diego Velasquez completes 7 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 2.67 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.12 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.70 | 36 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.98 | 26 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 5.34 | 82 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Diego Velasquez makes 19 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 2.39 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.28 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 4.63 | 96 |
| 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 |
Diego Velasquez has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
Chance LigaMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Diego Velasquez previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Diego Velasquez
Chance Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Chance Liga, Diego Velasquez has featured across 17 appearances (5 starts), totalling 641 minutes. Diego Velasquez has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Diego Velasquez has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (44% success rate). Diego Velasquez has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diego Velasquez has registered 19 tackles (8 won), 5 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 186 from 241 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Diego Velasquez has won 52 of 106 total duels.
Discipline
Diego Velasquez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 16.
About Diego Velasquez
Diego Velasquez is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Dukla Praha in the Chance Liga, representing United States. and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 4 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Diego Velasquez's most recent match was away at Baník Ostrava on April 21st. Dukla Praha lost 0-3. Diego Velasquez played 90 minutes, registering 7 tackles with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- April 21st0-3 lossvsBaník Ostrava(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.11)
- June 25th2-0 lossatTeplice(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- August 2nd1-2 winatMladá Boleslav(80 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.67)
- December 22nd0-1 lossvsSlovácko(28 mins, rating 6.73)
- December 3rd2-1 lossatZlín(11 mins, rating 6.57)
Teammates at Dukla Praha
Diego Velasquez currently plays alongside Adam Jagrik, Hugo Jan Backovsky, Samson Tijani, Michal Cernak, Chinonso Emeka, Dario Kreiker, Dominik Hasek, Boubou Diallo, Zlatan Sehovic, Jaroslav Svozil, Matej Zitny, S. Hindi, Tomáš Pekhart, Jakub Kadák, Marios Pourzitidis, Bruno Unusic, Diego Velasquez, Daniel Kozma, Pavel Gaszczyk, Rihards Matrevics, Rajmund Mikus, Namory Cisse, Marek Hanousek and Michal Kroupa at Dukla Praha.