Juan Cruz Meza
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Juan Cruz Meza 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Juan Cruz Meza has appeared in 7 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 345 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 7 | 345 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6.88 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.48 |
| Total | 12 | 603 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 6.71 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.52 | 79 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.60 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.04 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.26 | 96 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.60 | 84 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.57 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.52 | 90 |
Juan Cruz Meza has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Juan Cruz Meza has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 94th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 125 | 32.60 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 104 | 27.10 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.57 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.52 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 6.52 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 2.09 | 40 |
Juan Cruz Meza has completed 104 of 125 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.78 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 2.61 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 21 | 5.48 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.78 | 27 |
| Touches | 198 | 51.70 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 53 | 13.83 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.26 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 2.09 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.52 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Juan Cruz Meza completes 3 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.09 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.30 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.26 | 41 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.78 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 4.70 | 85 |
| 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 |
Juan Cruz Meza makes 8 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.78 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.52 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Fouls per card | 1.50 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.87 | 48 |
| 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 |
Juan Cruz Meza has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right winger (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Juan Cruz Meza previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 8 | 219 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.68 |
About Juan Cruz Meza
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Juan Cruz Meza has scored 2 assists across 7 appearances (3 starts), totalling 345 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Juan Cruz Meza has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Juan Cruz Meza has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (30% success rate). Juan Cruz Meza has contributed 6 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Juan Cruz Meza has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 104 from 125 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Juan Cruz Meza has won 21 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Juan Cruz Meza has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 8.
About Juan Cruz Meza
Juan Cruz Meza is a 18-year-old midfielder playing for River Plate in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Juan Cruz Meza is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 14 March 2008.
Most recent appearance
Juan Cruz Meza's most recent match was away at Blooming on September 5th. River Plate won 3-0. Juan Cruz Meza played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 4 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.43.
Recent matches
- September 5th3-0 winvsBlooming(90 mins, rating 7.43)
- October 12th2-3 lossvsBelgrano(89 mins, rating 6.17)
- May 3rd1-0 winvsRosario Central(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- May 19th2-0 winvsGimnasia La Plata(30 mins, rating 6.97)
- December 3rd1-2 winatCarabobo(18 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.27)
Next fixture
Juan Cruz Meza and River Plate are next in action on December 17th against Barracas Central in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the River Plate vs Barracas Central match preview.
Teammates at River Plate
Juan Cruz Meza currently plays alongside Germán Pezzella, Santiago Lencina, Lautaro Pereyra, Tobías Ramírez, Lucas Silva, Ian Subiabre, Juan Carlos Portillo, Marcos Acuña, Lucas Beltrán, Tomás Galván, Fausto Vera, Ulises Giménez, Nicolás Otamendi, Facundo Colidio, Ezequiel Centurión, Gonzalo Montiel, Agustín Ruberto, Joaquín Freitas, Juan Fernando Quintero, Matías Galarza Fonda, Giuliano Galoppo, Matías Viña, Giovanni González, Mauro Arambarri, Rafael Borré, Sebastián Driussi, Santiago Beltrán, Fabricio Bustos, Maximiliano Salas, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Kevin Castaño, Aníbal Moreno and Juan Cruz Meza at River Plate.