Martín Payero
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Match-by-match stats
Martín Payero 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Martín Payero has appeared in 25 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,459 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 22 |
| Shots | 23 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.62 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.31 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 78 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.70 | 25 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.68 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 26 |
Martín Payero has taken 23 shots with 8 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Martín Payero has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 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 | 458 | 28.30 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 346 | 21.30 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 0.86 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.49 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 5.49 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 3.70 | 25 |
Martín Payero has completed 346 of 458 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 1.36 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 48 | 2.96 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 94 | 5.80 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.23 | 70 |
| Touches | 790 | 48.70 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 235 | 14.50 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.56 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 2.10 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.42 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 36 | 2.22 | 87 |
Martín Payero completes 22 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 94 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.36 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.56 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.68 | 45 |
| Clearances | 20 | 1.23 | 52 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 4.19 | 44 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Martín Payero makes 22 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 37 | 2.28 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.49 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.12 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 4.63 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 71 | 4.38 | 95 |
| 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 |
Martín Payero has committed 37 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right central midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Martín Payero previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 25 | 1,383 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 6.89 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 29 | 1,801 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 54 | 6.92 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 11 | 509 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 6.35 |
 Copa Libertadores | 4 | 186 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 15 | 688 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 13 | 569 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 5.80 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 10 | 730 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 7.14 |
About Martín Payero
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Martín Payero has scored 1 goal across 25 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1459 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Martín Payero has attempted 23 shots with 8 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martín Payero has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 22 successful dribbles from 48 attempts (46% success rate). Martín Payero has contributed 12 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martín Payero has registered 22 tackles (9 won), 11 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 346 from 458 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Martín Payero has won 94 of 215 total duels.
Discipline
Martín Payero has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 34.
About Martín Payero
Martín Payero is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Udinese in the Serie A, representing Argentina. Martín Payero is right-footed. Born on 11 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Martín Payero's most recent match was away at Lazio on October 18th. Udinese lost 1-2. Martín Payero played 29 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
Teammates at Udinese
Martín Payero currently plays alongside Vakoun Bayo, Lennon Miller, Unai Gómez, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Thomas Kristensen, Enzo Ebosse, Jakub Piotrowski, Adam Buksa, Branimir Mlacic, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Jordan Zemura, Nicolò Bertola, Alessandro Zanoli, Sandi Lovrić, David Pejičić, Matteo Palma, James Abankwah, Edoardo Piana, Simone Pafundi, Iker Bravo, Saba Goglichidze, Oier Zarraga, Christian Kabasele, Hassane Kamara, Keinan Davis, Maduka Okoye, Juan Arizala, Abdoulaye Camara, Jesper Karlström, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Oumar Solet, Daniele Padelli, Nicolò Zaniolo, Mërgim Vojvoda, Martín Payero, Rui Modesto and Leonardo Buta at Udinese.