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36.3
25.2%
Ratingi
43.4
14.2%
Seasoni
8.9
Valuei

Profile

Full nameSantiago Lionel Ascacíbar
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityArgentina
Age29
Date of birth25 Feb 1997
BirthplaceLa Plata
Height168 cm
Shirt number#5
ClubEstudiantes L.P.
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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31
Appearances
3
Goals
3
Assists
2899
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Estudiantes L.P..

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Liga Profesional Argentina313328996.94
CONMEBOL Libertadores8308587.11
Copa Argentina200134—
Super Copa International100907.02

Scout report

Project playerDefensive midfielder

S. Ascacíbar is a 29-year-old defensive midfielder at Estudiantes L.P., enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 3 assists in 31 appearances, a Season grade of 43, top 5% of Liga Profesional Argentina defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 36.3, ranking 281st of 557 in the Liga Profesional Argentina. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (87.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.35 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ascacíbar.

Judged on this season alone, Ascacíbar graded 43 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 66 defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina, on 3 goals, 3 assists and 3.353 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 51 → 43). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 36, 38th of 66 of the 66 defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina. At 29 Ascacíbar is in his prime years, and a market index of 8.9 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: 2024/25Trending upBreakout: 2024/25Streaky
Current potential38th of 66 defensive midfielders · Liga Profesional ArgentinaCurrent seasonTop 5% defensive midfielders · Liga Profesional Argentina3rd-best defensive midfielder in the Liga Profesional Argentina281st in the Liga Profesional Argentina · potential38th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Liga Profesional Argentina
36.3
Ratingi
38th of 66 defensive midfielders
43.4
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
87.1%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.35
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Estudiantes L.P. finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side

3.35
Def. / 90
73
Tackles
33
Interceptions
10
Clean sheets

3.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 31 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 87.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.19 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 36.3, Ascacíbar carries the 38th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina of 66. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

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

Goals3
Shots on target14
Shots27

Passing

Assists3

Possession

Successful dribbles12
Dribble success44.4%
Fouls won47

Defending

Tackles73
Interceptions33
Blocks2
Fouls committed43

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards11
Red cards0

Transfer news

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