Marcelo Saracchi
Uruguay
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Marcelo Saracchi 2026 season stats
As a left back, Marcelo Saracchi has appeared in 2 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 61 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer 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 | 5 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.80 |
 Major League Soccer | 2 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.60 |
| Total | 7 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.74 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 3 | 4.40 | 100 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 1.48 | 100 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 2.95 | 100 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 1.50 | 94 |
| Chances created | 1 | 1.48 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Marcelo Saracchi has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 20 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 100th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Marcelo Saracchi has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. Marcelo Saracchi has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 24 | 35.40 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 18 | 26.60 | 12 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 1.48 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 3 | 4.43 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 11.80 | 98 |
Marcelo Saracchi has completed 18 of 24 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 1.48 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 5 | 7.38 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 5.90 | 100 |
| Touches | 46 | 67.90 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 10 | 14.75 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 3 |
Marcelo Saracchi completes 0 dribbles and wins 5 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 1.48 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 1.48 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 1.48 | 73 |
| Clearances | 6 | 8.85 | 100 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 1 | 1.48 | 0 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Marcelo Saracchi makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 1.48 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 1.48 | 36 |
| 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 |
Marcelo Saracchi has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrs
33 yrsMarcelo Saracchi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 19 | 663 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6.86 |
 Europa League | 4 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.72 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 7 | 392 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.16 |
 Copa Libertadores | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7.41 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 13 | 815 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 7.22 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 366 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7.34 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 3 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa de la Superliga | 11 | 963 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 7.13 |
| Copa Libertadores | 3 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 28 | 1,579 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 34 | 6.86 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 4 | 186 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.98 |
About Marcelo Saracchi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Marcelo Saracchi has featured across 2 appearances (1 starts), totalling 61 minutes. Marcelo Saracchi has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.23 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcelo Saracchi has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Marcelo Saracchi has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcelo Saracchi has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 18 from 24 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Marcelo Saracchi has won 5 of 7 total duels.
Discipline
Marcelo Saracchi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Marcelo Saracchi
Marcelo Saracchi is a 28-year-old defender playing for Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer, representing Uruguay. Marcelo Saracchi is left-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 23 April 1998.
Most recent appearance
Marcelo Saracchi's most recent match was away at St. Louis City on November 17th. Houston Dynamo lost 2-1. Marcelo Saracchi played 46 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- November 17th2-1 lossatSt. Louis City(46 mins, rating 6.59)
- November 23rd0-1 winatVancouver Whitecaps(15 mins, rating 6.61)
- January 30th3-1 winvsHearts(17 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.63)
- September 21st2-3 winatMotherwell(12 mins, rating 6.24)
- August 6th3-1 winvsRangers(6 mins, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Marcelo Saracchi and Houston Dynamo are next in action on February 4th against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Marcelo Saracchi currently plays alongside Logan Erb, Reese Miller, Franco Negri, Agustín Bouzat, Héctor Herrera, Jimmy Maurer, Diadié Samassékou, Lucas Halter, Marcelo Saracchi, Lawrence Ennali, Matthew Arana, Blake Gillingham, Felipe Andrade, Mateusz Bogusz, Antônio Carlos, Artur, Jonathan Bond, Nick Markanich, Guilherme, Duane Holmes, Ibrahim Aliyu, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.