Martín Payero stats
Argentina
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M. Payero
WatfordMidfielderBefore the next match
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Position stats6 appearances at RCM against Wolves in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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As a attacking midfielder, Martín Payero has appeared in 8 Championship matches this season, totalling 339 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 8 | 339 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.58 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.46 |
| Total | 10 | 426 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6.56 |
Attacking stats
Martín Payero has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Martín Payero has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. Martín Payero has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Martín Payero has completed 83 of 105 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Martín Payero completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
Martín Payero makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Martín Payero has committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly attacking midfielder (2 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Watford squad
O. Maamma
21 yrs#7
L. Kjerrumgaard
23 yrs#9
M. Boadu
25 yrs#10
R. Vata
21 yrs#11
K. Baah
23 yrs#14
I. Bravo
21 yrs#17
M. Antonio
36 yrs#18
N. Chikovani
19 yrs#19
M. Doumbia
20 yrs#20A. Nabizada
19 yrs#21
S. Alvaro Mavididi
28 yrs#45
H. Kyprianou
25 yrs#5
E. Bove
24 yrs#8
K. Diatta
27 yrs#15M. Payero
28 yrs#22
E. Kayembe28 yrs#39
J. Grieves21 yrs#43
22 yrs
19 yrs
32 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 25 | 1,459 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 6.62 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 15 | 688 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6.72 |
2021/2022
| 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 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 10 | 730 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 7.14 |
About Martín Payero
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Martín Payero has featured across 8 appearances (3 starts), totalling 339 minutes. Martín Payero has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.80 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Martín Payero has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Martín Payero has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Martín Payero has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 4 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 83 from 105 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Martín Payero has won 21 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Martín Payero has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
About Martín Payero
Martín Payero is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Watford in the Championship, representing Argentina. Martín Payero is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 11 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Martín Payero's most recent match was at home against Charlton Athletic on September 20th. Watford won 2-0. Martín Payero played 24 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.88.
Recent matches
- September 20th2-0 winvsCharlton Athletic(24 mins, rating 6.88)
- August 5th5-1 lossatCardiff City(67 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.99)
- November 2nd0-4 lossvsBurnley(44 mins, rating 6.96)
- October 7th2-1 winvsPreston North End(46 mins, rating 6.52)
- January 4th1-0 lossatWest Bromwich Albion(67 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.69)
Next fixture
Martín Payero and Watford are next in action on March 3rd against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Watford match preview.
Teammates at Watford
Martín Payero currently plays alongside Edo Kayembe, Hector Kyprianou, Iker Bravo, Stephy Alvaro Mavididi, Federico Ravaglia, Mattie Pollock, Martín Payero, J. Grieves, Albert Eames, Kévin Keben, Kwadwo Baah, Daniel Bachmann, Branimir Mlacic, Edoardo Bove, Marc Bola, Nikoloz Chikovani, Omar Traoré, Rocco Vata, Soumaïla Coulibaly, Jordan Zemura, Krépin Diatta, James Clarridge, Amin Nabizada, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Michail Antonio, Myron Boadu, Mamadou Doumbia, Othmane Maamma, Sam Walker and Jeremy Ngakia at Watford.