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Full nameFranco Gabriel Ibarra
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityArgentina
Age25
Date of birth28 Apr 2001
BirthplaceTigre
Height175 cm
Shirt number#5
ClubRosario Central
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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25
Appearances
0
Goals
2
Assists
2257
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Rosario Central.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Liga Profesional Argentina170115447.42
CONMEBOL Libertadores5004477.2

Scout report

Solid contributorBall-winning Defensive midfielder

F. Ibarra is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Rosario Central, rated 52.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 59th of 520 on scout potential in the Liga Profesional Argentina. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (89.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 6.34 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ibarra.

Judged on this season alone, Ibarra graded 47 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 71 defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina, on 0 goals, 2 assists and 6.34 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 42 → 47). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 52, top 6% of the 71 defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina. At 25 Ibarra is in his prime years, and a market index of 20.7 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelBreakout: 2024/25
Current potentialTop 6% defensive midfielders · Liga Profesional ArgentinaCurrent seasonTop 3% defensive midfielders · Liga Profesional Argentina2nd-best defensive midfielder in the Liga Profesional Argentina59th in the Liga Profesional Argentina · potential4th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Liga Profesional Argentina
52.1
Ratingi
4th of 71 defensive midfielders
46.6
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
89.6%
Minutes
near ever-present
6.34
Def. actions / 90
high defensive volume

Output in context · Rosario Central finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side

25
Apps
6.34
Def. / 90
107
Tackles
42
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

6.34 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 89.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 6.34 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 52.1, Ibarra carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina (top 6%). Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (6.34 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target2
Shots13

Passing

Assists2
Chances created26
Passes1,373
Pass accuracy86%

Possession

Successful dribbles12
Dribble success48%
Duels won210
Duels won %63.3%
Fouls won68

Defending

Tackles107
Interceptions42
Blocks10
Fouls committed37

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.