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Height
30
Shirt
38 years
Feb 12, 1988
Right
Preferred foot
Argentina
Country
€985.2K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches85%Shot attempts88%Goals90%
Chances created58%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions43%
Transfer value: €985.2K
Highest: €53.4M(Dec 31, 2017)
€53M
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Liga Portugal 2025/2026

2
Goals
0
Assists
24
Started
24
Matches
2,100
Minutes played
7.49
Rating
7
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 21

Vitoria de Guimaraes
W3-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 8

FC Porto
D2-2
75
0
0
1
0
6.6

Mar 2

Gil Vicente
W1-2
90
0
0
1
0
7.1

Feb 25

Real Madrid
L2-1
90
0
0
1
0
5.5

Feb 21

AVS Futebol SAD
W3-0
45
0
0
0
0
7.3

Feb 17

Real Madrid
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Feb 13

Santa Clara
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Feb 8

Alverca
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Feb 1

Tondela
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
8.0

Jan 28

Real Madrid
W4-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1
Benfica

Mar 21

Liga Portugal
Vitoria de Guimaraes
3-0
Bench

Mar 8

Liga Portugal
FC Porto
2-2
75‎’‎
6.6

Mar 2

Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
1-2
90‎’‎
7.1

Feb 25

Champions League Final Stage
Real Madrid
2-1
90‎’‎
5.5

Feb 21

Liga Portugal
AVS Futebol SAD
3-0
45‎’‎
7.3
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 22%
  • 18Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 0.83xG
2 - 2
Shot typeHeaderSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.09xG0.64xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,100

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
0.83
xG on target (xGOT)
1.61
Non-penalty xG
0.83
Shots
18
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
13

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.66
Successful passes
1,420
Successful passes %
90.5%
Accurate long balls
102
Accurate long balls %
60.0%
Chances created
8

Possession

Successful dribbles
8
Successful dribbles %
88.9%
Duels won
179
Duels won %
71.6%
Aerial duels won
103
Aerial duels won %
75.2%
Touches
1,906
Touches in opposition box
38
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
36
Penalties awarded
2

Defending

Defensive contributions
191
Tackles
37
Interceptions
31
Blocked shots
18
Fouls committed
19
Recoveries
89
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
105
Clean sheets
11
Goals conceded while on pitch
14
xG against while on pitch
16.77

Discipline

Yellow cards
7
Red cards
0

News

About

Nicolás Otamendi is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Benfica, born on February 12, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Nicolás Otamendi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Nicolás Otamendi has recorded 2 goals, 0 assists, 2,100 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.49, 7 yellow cards.

Nicolás Otamendi scores highly on Rating, Goals, and Minutes compared to center backs in the Liga Portugal.

Nicolás Otamendi's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nicolás Otamendi's next match is on April 6, 2026 when Benfica face Casa Pia AC in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Nicolás Otamendi's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nicolás Otamendi's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nicolás Otamendi currently plays for Benfica alongside Anatoliy Trubin, António Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Alexander Bah, Bruma, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukébakio, Vangelis Pavlidis, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Manu Silva, Amar Dedic, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Andreas Schjelderup, Samuel Soares, Gianluca Prestianni, Samuel Dahl, Rafa Silva, Henrique Araújo, Tomás Araújo, Daniel Banjaqui, José Neto, Rodrigo Rêgo, João Veloso, Anísio Cabral, and João Rego. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nicolás Otamendi's career has also included time at Manchester City, Valencia, Atletico MG, FC Porto, and Velez Sarsfield.

On the international stage, Nicolás Otamendi has represented Argentina and Argentina U23.

Nicolás Otamendi is from Argentina, and the national teams include Walter Benítez, Juan Foyth, Nicolás Tagliafico, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Valentín Barco, Marcos Senesi, Rodrigo De Paul, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Giovani Lo Celso, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Máximo Perrone, Nicolás González, Thiago Almada, Emiliano Buendía, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Lautaro Martínez, Demian Talavera, Ignacio Talavera, Enzo Fernández, Joaquín Panichelli, Gianluca Prestianni, Nahuel Molina, Solana Pereyra, Adriana Sachs, Eliana Stábile, Justina Morcillo, Vanina Preininger, Aldana Cometti, Margarita Giménez, Daiana Falfán, Maricel Pereyra, Carolina Troncoso, Lara Esponda, Sophía Braun, Milagros Martín, Flor Bonsegundo, Sofía Domínguez, Catalina Ongaro, Agostina Holzheier, and Chiara Singarella. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nicolás Otamendi has won 26 titles: Copa America (2024 USA, 2021 Brazil), World Cup (2022 Qatar), and CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima (2022) with Argentina, FA Cup (2018/2019), Premier League (2018/2019, 2017/2018), EFL Cup (2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016), and Community Shield (2019/2020, 2018/2019) with Manchester City, Europa League (2010/2011), Taça de Portugal (2010/2011), Super Cup (2013/2014, 2012/2013, 2011/2012), and Liga Portugal (2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011) with FC Porto, Emirates Cup (2014) with Valencia, Super Cup (2023/2024), Liga Portugal (2022/2023), and League Cup (2024/2025) with Benfica, and Liga Profesional (2008/2009 Clausura) with Velez Sarsfield.

Nicolás Otamendi has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Taca de Portugal, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Copa America, Summer Olympics, Europa League, World Cup CONMEBOL qualification, Super Cup, Finalissima, Champions League Qualification qualification, World Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield, EFL Cup, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nicolás Otamendi, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nicolás Otamendi to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches85%Shot attempts88%Goals90%
Chances created58%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions43%

Career

Senior career

BenficaSep 2020 - now
275
18
210
11
38
6
19
1
124
9
53
1

National team

129
7
4
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Argentina

International
2
Copa America(2024 USA · 2021 Brazil)
1
FIFA World Cup(2022 Qatar)
1
CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima(2022)

Manchester City

England
1
FA Cup(18/19)
2
Premier League(18/19 · 17/18)
4
EFL Cup(19/20 · 18/19 · 17/18 · 15/16)
2
Community Shield(19/20 · 18/19)

FC Porto

Portugal
3
Super Cup(13/14 · 12/13 · 11/12)
3
Liga Portugal(12/13 · 11/12 · 10/11)

Valencia

Spain
1
Emirates Cup(2014)

News

About

Nicolás Otamendi is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Benfica, born on February 12, 1988, who is right-footed. Follow Nicolás Otamendi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Nicolás Otamendi has recorded 2 goals, 0 assists, 2,100 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.49, 7 yellow cards.

Nicolás Otamendi scores highly on Rating, Goals, and Minutes compared to center backs in the Liga Portugal.

Nicolás Otamendi's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nicolás Otamendi's next match is on April 6, 2026 when Benfica face Casa Pia AC in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Nicolás Otamendi's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nicolás Otamendi's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nicolás Otamendi currently plays for Benfica alongside Anatoliy Trubin, António Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Alexander Bah, Bruma, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukébakio, Vangelis Pavlidis, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Manu Silva, Amar Dedic, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Andreas Schjelderup, Samuel Soares, Gianluca Prestianni, Samuel Dahl, Rafa Silva, Henrique Araújo, Tomás Araújo, Daniel Banjaqui, José Neto, Rodrigo Rêgo, João Veloso, Anísio Cabral, and João Rego. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nicolás Otamendi's career has also included time at Manchester City, Valencia, Atletico MG, FC Porto, and Velez Sarsfield.

On the international stage, Nicolás Otamendi has represented Argentina and Argentina U23.

Nicolás Otamendi is from Argentina, and the national teams include Walter Benítez, Juan Foyth, Nicolás Tagliafico, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Valentín Barco, Marcos Senesi, Rodrigo De Paul, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Giovani Lo Celso, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Máximo Perrone, Nicolás González, Thiago Almada, Emiliano Buendía, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Lautaro Martínez, Demian Talavera, Ignacio Talavera, Enzo Fernández, Joaquín Panichelli, Gianluca Prestianni, Nahuel Molina, Solana Pereyra, Adriana Sachs, Eliana Stábile, Justina Morcillo, Vanina Preininger, Aldana Cometti, Margarita Giménez, Daiana Falfán, Maricel Pereyra, Carolina Troncoso, Lara Esponda, Sophía Braun, Milagros Martín, Flor Bonsegundo, Sofía Domínguez, Catalina Ongaro, Agostina Holzheier, and Chiara Singarella. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nicolás Otamendi has won 26 titles: Copa America (2024 USA, 2021 Brazil), World Cup (2022 Qatar), and CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima (2022) with Argentina, FA Cup (2018/2019), Premier League (2018/2019, 2017/2018), EFL Cup (2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016), and Community Shield (2019/2020, 2018/2019) with Manchester City, Europa League (2010/2011), Taça de Portugal (2010/2011), Super Cup (2013/2014, 2012/2013, 2011/2012), and Liga Portugal (2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011) with FC Porto, Emirates Cup (2014) with Valencia, Super Cup (2023/2024), Liga Portugal (2022/2023), and League Cup (2024/2025) with Benfica, and Liga Profesional (2008/2009 Clausura) with Velez Sarsfield.

Nicolás Otamendi has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Taca de Portugal, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Copa America, Summer Olympics, Europa League, World Cup CONMEBOL qualification, Super Cup, Finalissima, Champions League Qualification qualification, World Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield, EFL Cup, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nicolás Otamendi, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nicolás Otamendi to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.