Juan Cruz Meza
Argentina
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Juan Cruz Meza 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Juan Cruz Meza has appeared in 8 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 368 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. 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 | 8 | 368 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6.91 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5.52 |
| Total | 15 | 671 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 6.26 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.49 | 75 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.70 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1.22 | 75 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.24 | 94 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Key passes | 10 | 2.40 | 95 |
| Chances created | 10 | 2.45 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.73 | 98 |
Juan Cruz Meza has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Juan Cruz Meza has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 37 minutes. Juan Cruz Meza has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 137 | 33.50 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 115 | 28.10 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.47 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.47 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 6.36 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 2.20 | 42 |
Juan Cruz Meza has completed 115 of 137 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.73 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 2.93 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 21 | 5.14 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.73 | 24 |
| Touches | 222 | 54.30 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 58 | 14.18 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.24 | 18 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.96 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.49 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Juan Cruz Meza completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.96 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.22 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.24 | 38 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.73 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 4.65 | 86 |
| 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 | 46 |
| 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 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.73 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.49 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls per card | 1.50 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.69 | 43 |
| 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 8 appearances (3 starts), totalling 368 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Juan Cruz Meza has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.13 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 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Juan Cruz Meza has contributed 10 key passes and 23 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 115 from 137 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Juan Cruz Meza has won 21 of 39 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 Santa Fe on October 30th. River Plate drew 1-1. Juan Cruz Meza played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- January 15th2-3 winatBanfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 30th1-1 drawvsSanta Fe(44 mins, rating 6.24)
- May 12th2-2 drawvsVélez Sarsfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 31st0-0 drawatSanta Fe(1 mins, rating 0)
- January 19th2-0 winvsArgentinos Juniors(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Juan Cruz Meza and River Plate are next in action on September 9th against Independiente Rivadavia in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the River Plate vs Independiente Rivadavia match preview.
Teammates at River Plate
Juan Cruz Meza currently plays alongside Facundo González, Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Giovanni González, Santiago Beltrán, Juan Carlos Portillo, Tobías Ramírez, Lautaro Pereyra, Gonzalo Montiel, Agustín Ruberto, Juan Cruz Meza, Ángel Correa, Tomás Galván, Francisco Ortega, Lautaro Rivero, Aníbal Moreno, Thiago Almada, Mauro Arambarri, Fausto Vera, Matías Viña, Marcos Acuña, Tobías Andrada, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Rafael Santos Borré, Sebastián Driussi, Ezequiel Centurión and Lucas Beltrán at River Plate.