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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
Touches88%Shot attempts90%Goals91%
Chances created64%Aerial duels won86%Defensive contributions41%
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
26
Started
26
Matches
2,280
Minutes played
7.53
Rating
7
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 12

Nacional
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
8.2

Apr 6

Casa Pia AC
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Mar 31

Zambia
W5-0
69
1
0
0
0
8.2

Mar 27

Mauritania
W2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

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
Benfica

Apr 12

Liga Portugal
Nacional
2-0
90‎’‎
8.2

Apr 6

Liga Portugal
Casa Pia AC
1-1
90‎’‎
7.9
Argentina

Mar 31

Friendlies
Zambia
5-0
69‎’‎
8.2

Mar 27

Friendlies
Mauritania
2-1
Bench
Benfica

Mar 21

Liga Portugal
Vitoria de Guimaraes
3-0
Bench
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 20%
  • 20Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 0.99xG
2 - 2
Shot typeHeaderSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.09xG0.64xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,280

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
0.99
xG on target (xGOT)
1.61
Non-penalty xG
0.99
Shots
20
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
14

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.70
Successful passes
1,558
Successful passes %
90.4%
Accurate long balls
113
Accurate long balls %
60.4%
Chances created
9

Possession

Successful dribbles
9
Successful dribbles %
81.8%
Duels won
202
Duels won %
73.5%
Aerial duels won
118
Aerial duels won %
77.1%
Touches
2,093
Touches in opposition box
46
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
39
Penalties awarded
2

Defending

Defensive contributions
209
Tackles
41
Interceptions
32
Blocked shots
18
Fouls committed
19
Recoveries
100
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
118
Clean sheets
12
Goals conceded while on pitch
15
xG against while on pitch
17.32

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, 2,280 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.53, 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 19, 2026 when Benfica face Sporting CP 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 team includes Juan Musso, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Tagliafico, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Franco Mastantuono, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Gianluca Prestianni, and Nahuel Molina. 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
Touches88%Shot attempts90%Goals91%
Chances created64%Aerial duels won86%Defensive contributions41%

Career

Senior career

BenficaSep 2020 - now
277
18
210
11
38
6
19
1
124
9
53
1

National team

130
8
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, 2,280 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.53, 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 19, 2026 when Benfica face Sporting CP 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 team includes Juan Musso, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Tagliafico, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Franco Mastantuono, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Gianluca Prestianni, and Nahuel Molina. 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.