Juan Cruz Meza stats
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J. Cruz Meza
River PlateMidfielder
J. Cruz Meza vs Racing Club
1 game playedJuan Cruz Meza's next match is on Sunday at 22:15 against Racing Club. See how Juan Cruz Meza did in earlier matches against Racing Club.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 |
RIVvRAC
Sunday 22:15Sun 22:15Before the next match
River Plate v Racing Club, SundayWhat Racing Club allow right wingers
Position stats9 appearances at RW against Racing Club in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersJuan Cruz Meza 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Juan Cruz Meza has appeared in 12 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 408 minutes at an average rating of 6.25. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 12 | 408 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 6.25 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5.52 |
| Total | 19 | 711 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 5.98 |
Attacking stats
Juan Cruz Meza has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 51 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Juan Cruz Meza has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 41 minutes. Juan Cruz Meza has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Juan Cruz Meza has completed 130 of 154 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Juan Cruz Meza completes 5 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
Juan Cruz Meza makes 9 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Juan Cruz Meza has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right winger (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
River Plate squad
S. Driussi
30 yrs#9
Á. Correa31 yrs#10
L. Beltrán25 yrs#18
R. Santos Borré
31 yrs#19
A. Ruberto20 yrs#32
A. Moreno27 yrs#6
M. Arambarri
31 yrs#8
F. Vera26 yrs#15
T. Almada25 yrs#23J. Cruz Meza18 yrs#24L. Pereyra18 yrs#25
T. Galván26 yrs#26L. Silva19 yrs#44T. Andrada19 yrs#50
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 12 appearances (3 starts), totalling 408 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Juan Cruz Meza has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Juan Cruz Meza has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (33% success rate). Juan Cruz Meza has contributed 11 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Juan Cruz Meza has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 130 from 154 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Juan Cruz Meza has won 25 of 44 total duels.
Discipline
Juan Cruz Meza has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 9.
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 Belgrano on October 18th. River Plate won 0-3. Juan Cruz Meza played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.4.
Recent matches
- October 18th0-3 winatBelgrano(8 mins, rating 6.4)
- September 13th1-1 drawatSarmiento(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 13th1-0 winvsEstudiantes de Río Cuarto(1 mins, rating 0)
- April 2nd1-2 lossvsHuracán(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 1st1-2 winatAtlético Tucumán(18 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Juan Cruz Meza and River Plate are next in action on November 6th against Racing Club in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the River Plate vs Racing Club match preview.
Teammates at River Plate
Juan Cruz Meza currently plays alongside Santiago Beltrán, Facundo González, Thiago Almada, Lucas Silva, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Pereyra, Marcos Acuña, Juan Cruz Meza, Nicolás Otamendi, Tomás Galván, Tobías Ramírez, Mauro Arambarri, Francisco Ortega, Fausto Vera, Giovanni González, Tobías Andrada, Ángel Correa, Rafael Santos Borré, Lautaro Rivero, Juan Carlos Portillo, Aníbal Moreno, Agustín Ruberto, Sebastián Driussi, Lucas Beltrán and Ezequiel Centurión at River Plate.