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Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM

Photo of Nicolás Otamendi — Argentina

Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi

37 years old

Argentina logo
Argentina World Cup - Qualification South America
Position
Defender
Height
183 cm
Weight
80 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
12 Feb 1988 - Argentina
Birth City
Buenos Aires
Ranking
1st — World Cup - Qualification South America

Statistics of Nicolás Otamendi — Season 2026/2027

📊 General
Appearances
17
Starts
17
Minutes played
1474
Goals
3
Average rating
7.24/10
Cards
2 Yellows - 1 Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
21
Interceptions
23
Fouls committed
11
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
1233 - 66%
Duels won %
68% (79/117)
📊 General
Appearances
37
Starts
33
Minutes played
2782
Goals
3
Average rating
7.12/10
Cards
4 Yellows - 1 Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
43
Interceptions
43
Fouls committed
28
Key passes
2
Passes - accuracy
2212 - 2%
Duels won %
67% (167/248)

Standings World Cup - Qualification South America 2026/2027

#TeamMPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1Argentina1812243110+2138
LWDWW
2Ecuador18882145+929
WDDDD
3Colombia187742818+1028
WWDDD
4Uruguay187742212+1028
DWWLD
5Brazil188462417+728
LWWDL
6Paraguay187741410+428
WDLWD
7Bolivia1862101735-1820
WLWLD
8Venezuela184681828-1018
LLLWW
9Peru182610621-1512
LLDDL
10Chile182511927-1811
DLLLD
Champions League   UCL Qualification   Europa / Conf. League   Relegation zone

Career of Nicolás Otamendi since 2018

2025/2026
Benfica
27Apps
2Goals
-Assists
7.5Rating
2024/2025
Benfica
107Apps
9Goals
2Assists
7.3Rating
2023/2024
Benfica
100Apps
5Goals
2Assists
7.2Rating
2022/2023
Benfica
44Apps
2Goals
1Assists
7.2Rating
2021/2022
Benfica
43Apps
-Goals
1Assists
7.1Rating
2020/2021
Benfica
31Apps
1Goals
-Assists
7Rating
2022/2023
Argentina
1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020
Manchester City
38Apps
3Goals
-Assists
7Rating
2018/2019
Manchester City
32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
7.1Rating
2025/2026
Benfica
27Apps
2Goals
-Assists
7.5Rating
2024/2025
Benfica
33Apps
6Goals
2Assists
7.5Rating
2023/2024
Benfica
31Apps
2Goals
1Assists
7.3Rating
2022/2023
Benfica
29Apps
1Goals
-Assists
7.3Rating
2021/2022
Benfica
28Apps
-Goals
1Assists
7.2Rating
2020/2021
Benfica
27Apps
1Goals
-Assists
7Rating
2022/2023
Argentina
1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020
Manchester City
24Apps
2Goals
-Assists
6.9Rating
2018/2019
Manchester City
18Apps
-Goals
-Assists
7.1Rating

TRANSFERS

2020
Manchester City
→
Benfica
€ 14.8M
2015
Valencia
→
Manchester City
€ 48M
2014
Atletico-MG
→
Valencia
2014
Valencia
→
Atletico-MG
Loan
2014
FC Porto
→
Valencia
€ 12M
2010
Velez Sarsfield
→
FC Porto
€ 8M

HONOURS

🏆
Super Cup Portugal
2025 Winner
🥈
Primeira Liga Portugal
2024/2025 2nd Place
🏆
Taça da Liga Portugal
2024/2025 Winner
🥈
Taça de Portugal Portugal
2024/2025 2nd Place
🏆
CONMEBOL Copa America South America
2024 Winner
🥈
Primeira Liga Portugal
2023/2024 2nd Place
🏆
Super Cup Portugal
2023 Winner
🏆
Primeira Liga Portugal
2022/2023 Winner
🏆
FIFA World Cup World
2022 Winner
🏆
CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima World
2022 Winner
🥈
Taça da Liga Portugal
2021/2022 2nd Place
🏆
CONMEBOL Copa America South America
2021 Winner
🥈
Taça de Portugal Portugal
2020/2021 2nd Place
🥈
Super Cup Portugal
2020 2nd Place
🥈
Premier League England
2019/2020 2nd Place
🏆
League Cup England
2019/2020 Winner
🏆
Community Shield England
2019 Winner
🥈
Premier League Asia Trophy World
2019 2nd Place
🏆
League Cup England
2018/2019 Winner
🏆
FA Cup England
2018/2019 Winner
🏆
Premier League England
2018/2019 Winner
🏆
Community Shield England
2018 Winner
🏆
Premier League England
2017/2018 Winner
🏆
League Cup England
2017/2018 Winner
🥈
CONMEBOL Copa America South America
2016 2nd Place
🏆
League Cup England
2015/2016 Winner
🥈
CONMEBOL Copa America South America
2015 2nd Place
🏆
Emirates Cup World
2014 Winner
🥈
Mineiro 1 Brazil
2014 2nd Place
🏆
Super Cup Portugal
2013 Winner
🥈
Emirates Cup World
2013 2nd Place
🥈
Taça da Liga Portugal
2012/2013 2nd Place
🏆
Primeira Liga Portugal
2012/2013 Winner
🏆
Super Cup Portugal
2012 Winner
🏆
Super Cup Portugal
2011/2012 Winner
🥈
UEFA Super Cup Europe
2011/2012 2nd Place
🏆
Primeira Liga Portugal
2011/2012 Winner
🏆
Taça de Portugal Portugal
2010/2011 Winner
🏆
Primeira Liga Portugal
2010/2011 Winner
🏆
UEFA Europa League Europe
2010/2011 Winner
🏆
Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina
2009 Winner

LAST MATCHES

Jul 19

World Cup
Spain
LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating6.3
1-0

Jul 15

World Cup
England
WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating6.9
1-2

Jul 07

World Cup
Egypt
WIN
Goals0
Assists0
3-2

Jun 28

World Cup
Jordan
WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating6.9
1-3

BIOGRAPHY

A key member of Benfica's squad, N. Otamendi has been an important figure in the Primeira Liga this season. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. His 183 cm, 80 kg build makes him a powerful defender capable of holding his own in any physical contest. Whether in the air or on the ground, he remains competitive and difficult to get past for opposing attacks. His transfer from Manchester City to Benfica in 2020 for € 14.8M was one of the most talked-about deals of that window. His honours include Taça da Liga, Super Cup, CONMEBOL Copa America, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in Benfica's plans. N. Otamendi continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.

ADVANCED STATS

LAST 5 MATCHES

Date Opponent Score Min Rating Goals Ast Shots KP Tac Duels
19 Jul Spain 1-0 76 6.3 0 0 0/0 0 0 5/8
15 Jul England 1-2 18 6.9 0 0 0/0 0 0 1/3
12 Jul Switzerland 3-1 15 7 0 0 0/0 0 1 4/4
07 Jul Egypt 3-2 1 - 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0
28 Jun Jordan 1-3 90 6.9 0 0 0/1 0 1 3/4
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