Nicolás Otamendi
Argentina
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Nicolás Otamendi 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nicolás Otamendi has appeared in 7 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 17 | 1,454 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7.20 |
 World Cup | 7 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.75 |
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 7.11 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 213 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.19 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.13 |
| Total | 36 | 2,749 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 6.90 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.71 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.14 | 96 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Nicolás Otamendi has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicolás Otamendi has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 630 minutes. Nicolás Otamendi has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 498 | 71.10 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 448 | 64.00 | 100 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 5.57 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 2.29 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 7.00 | 66 |
Nicolás Otamendi has completed 448 of 498 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.14 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.14 | 12 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 54 | 7.71 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 4.71 | 98 |
| Touches | 605 | 86.40 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 9.14 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.43 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.86 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.29 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Otamendi completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 54 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.00 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.14 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.57 | 70 |
| Clearances | 36 | 5.14 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 4.14 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Nicolás Otamendi makes 14 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.43 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.29 | 79 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolás Otamendi has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly left center back (6 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Nicolás Otamendi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 30 | 2,621 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 7.23 |
 Champions League | 14 | 1,260 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 7.12 |
 Taça De Portugal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.06 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 31 | 2,705 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 55 | 7.57 |
| Champions League | 12 | 1,080 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 7.47 |
| Taça De Portugal | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 5 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 31 | 2,754 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 51 | 7.44 |
 Europa League | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 7.36 |
| Champions League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7.28 |
| Taça De Portugal | 5 | 450 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 31 | 2,775 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 67 | 7.42 |
| Champions League | 13 | 1,154 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 6.83 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 27 | 2,426 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 7.33 |
| Champions League | 13 | 1,170 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa America | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7.22 |
About Nicolás Otamendi
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Nicolás Otamendi has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Nicolás Otamendi has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.29 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Otamendi has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Nicolás Otamendi has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Otamendi has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 11 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 448 from 498 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Otamendi has won 54 of 76 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Otamendi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 6.
About Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi is a 38-year-old defender playing for River Plate in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Nicolás Otamendi is right-footed and wears the number 30 shirt. Born on 12 February 1988.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Otamendi's most recent match was away at Banfield on January 15th. River Plate won 2-3. Nicolás Otamendi played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- January 15th2-3 winatBanfield(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- October 30th1-1 drawvsSanta Fe(120 mins, rating 7.45)
- May 12th2-2 drawvsVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- August 31st0-0 drawatSanta Fe(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- January 19th2-0 winvsArgentinos Juniors(90 mins, rating 7.44)
Next fixture
Nicolás Otamendi 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
Nicolás Otamendi currently plays alongside Facundo González, Lucas Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Fabricio Bustos, Juan Carlos Portillo, Tobías Ramírez, Lautaro Pereyra, Gonzalo Montiel, Santiago Beltrán, Agustín Ruberto, Juan Cruz Meza, Ángel Correa, Tomás Galván, Francisco Ortega, Giovanni González, 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.