Marcelo Esponda

Defensive midfielder · Newell's Old Boys · Liga Profesional Argentina · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25

Marcelo Esponda, 23, plays as a defensive midfielder for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional Argentina. This season: 6 appearances, 200 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.55. Among midfielders in Liga Profesional Argentina he stands out for interceptions, tackles and successful dribbles.

Profile

Club: Newell's Old Boys
League: Liga Profesional Argentina
Position: Defensive midfielder
Age: 23
Nationality: Argentina
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 77 kg

Against every midfielder in Liga Profesional Argentina

Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.

Interceptions80th1.35 per 90
Tackles79th2.70 per 90
Successful dribbles78th1.35 per 90
Passes41st35.10 per 90
Key passes40th0.90 per 90
Expected goals (xG)25th0.04 per 90
Pass accuracy %6th65.38%

2026 statistics

Statistic	Season	Per 90
Appearances (starts)	6 (2)	–
Minutes	200	–
Average rating	6.55	–
Expected goals (xG)	0.09	0.04
Shots	2	0.90
Shots on target	1	0.45
Key passes	2	0.90
Successful dribbles	3	1.35
Passes	78	35.10
Pass accuracy %	65.4	–
Tackles	6	2.70
Interceptions	3	1.35
Clearances	10	4.50
Duels won	18	8.10
Aerial duels won	7	3.15
Fouls won	2	0.90
Fouls committed	6	2.70
Red cards	0	–

Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.

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