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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
Touches86%Shot attempts90%Goals92%
Chances created59%Aerial duels won86%Defensive contributions42%
Transfer value: €985.2K
Highest: €53.4M(Dec 31, 2017)
€53M
€40M
€27M
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Liga Portugal 2025/2026

2
Goals
0
Assists
22
Started
22
Matches
1,935
Minutes played
7.55
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

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

Jan 25

Estrela da Amadora
W4-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Jan 21

Juventus
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Jan 17

Rio Ave
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Jan 7

Braga
L1-3
89
0
0
0
1
4.9
Benfica

Feb 21

Liga Portugal
AVS Futebol SAD
3-0
45‎’‎
7.3

Feb 17

Champions League Final Stage
Real Madrid
0-1
90‎’‎
6.8

Feb 13

Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
1-2
90‎’‎
7.4

Feb 8

Liga Portugal
Alverca
2-1
90‎’‎
7.7

Feb 1

Liga Portugal
Tondela
0-0
90‎’‎
8.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 24%
  • 17Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 0.79xG
2 - 2
Shot typeHeaderSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.09xG0.64xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,935

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
0.79
xG on target (xGOT)
1.61
Non-penalty xG
0.79
Shots
17
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
13

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.65
Successful passes
1,335
Successful passes %
90.7%
Accurate long balls
97
Accurate long balls %
60.2%
Chances created
8

Possession

Successful dribbles
8
Successful dribbles %
100.0%
Duels won
168
Duels won %
73.7%
Aerial duels won
96
Aerial duels won %
76.2%
Touches
1,786
Touches in opposition box
36
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
34
Penalties awarded
2

Defending

Tackles
34
Interceptions
26
Blocked shots
15
Fouls committed
16
Recoveries
83
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
9
Clearances
99
Clean sheets
11
Goals conceded while on pitch
11
xG against while on pitch
13.87

Discipline

Yellow cards
5
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, 1,935 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.55, 5 yellow cards.

Nicolás Otamendi scores highly on Rating, Minutes, and Started 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 February 25, 2026 when Benfica face Real Madrid in the Champions League Final Stage.

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, Antonio Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Alexander Bah, Bruma, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukebakio, Vangelis Pavlidis, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Manu Silva, Amar Dedic, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Rios, Andreas Schjelderup, Samuel Soares, Gianluca Prestianni, Samuel Dahl, Rafa Silva, Henrique Araujo, Tomas Araujo, Daniel Banjaqui, Jose Neto, Goncalo Oliveira, Rodrigo Rego, Joao Veloso, Anisio Cabral, and Joao 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 Alexis Mac Allister, Cristian Romero, Demian Talavera, Emiliano Buendia, Enzo Fernández, Geronimo Rulli, Gianluca Prestianni, Giovani Lo Celso, Giuliano Simeone, Ignacio Talavera, Joaquin Panichelli, Jose Lopez, Juan Foyth, Julián Álvarez, Kevin Mac Allister, Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Lionel Messi, Marcos Senesi, Maximo Perrone, Nahuel Molina, Nico Paz, Nicolás González, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Thiago Almada, Valentin Barco, Walter Benitez, Solana Pereyra, Eliana Stábile, Vanina Preininger, Aldana Cometti, Maricel Pereyra, Flor Bonsegundo, and Carolina Troncoso. 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 Taça da Liga (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
Touches86%Shot attempts90%Goals92%
Chances created59%Aerial duels won86%Defensive contributions42%

Career

Senior career

BenficaSep 2020 - now
272
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
1
Taça de Portugal(10/11)
3
Super Cup(13/14 · 12/13 · 11/12)
3
Liga Portugal(12/13 · 11/12 · 10/11)

Valencia

Spain
1
Emirates Cup(2014)

Benfica

Portugal
1
Super Cup(23/24)
1
Taça da Liga(24/25)

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, 1,935 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.55, 5 yellow cards.

Nicolás Otamendi scores highly on Rating, Minutes, and Started 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 February 25, 2026 when Benfica face Real Madrid in the Champions League Final Stage.

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, Antonio Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Alexander Bah, Bruma, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukebakio, Vangelis Pavlidis, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Manu Silva, Amar Dedic, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Rios, Andreas Schjelderup, Samuel Soares, Gianluca Prestianni, Samuel Dahl, Rafa Silva, Henrique Araujo, Tomas Araujo, Daniel Banjaqui, Jose Neto, Goncalo Oliveira, Rodrigo Rego, Joao Veloso, Anisio Cabral, and Joao 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 Alexis Mac Allister, Cristian Romero, Demian Talavera, Emiliano Buendia, Enzo Fernández, Geronimo Rulli, Gianluca Prestianni, Giovani Lo Celso, Giuliano Simeone, Ignacio Talavera, Joaquin Panichelli, Jose Lopez, Juan Foyth, Julián Álvarez, Kevin Mac Allister, Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Lionel Messi, Marcos Senesi, Maximo Perrone, Nahuel Molina, Nico Paz, Nicolás González, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Thiago Almada, Valentin Barco, Walter Benitez, Solana Pereyra, Eliana Stábile, Vanina Preininger, Aldana Cometti, Maricel Pereyra, Flor Bonsegundo, and Carolina Troncoso. 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 Taça da Liga (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.