Benfica 
Primeira Liga May 16
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-3
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi
37 years old
Position
Defender
Height
183 cm
Weight
80 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
12 Feb 1988 - Argentina
Birth City
Buenos Aires
Ranking
3rd
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of N. Otamendi — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
30
Starts
30
Minutes played
2605
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
7
Yellows
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
44
Interceptions
45
Fouls committed
22
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
1919 - 90%
Duels won %
72% (211/294)
📊 General
Appearances
55
Starts
55
Minutes played
4780
Goals
4
Average rating
7.21/10
Cards
13
Yellows
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
75
Interceptions
79
Fouls committed
40
Key passes
20
Passes - accuracy
3185 - 20%
Duels won %
72% (346/481)
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Benfica
A. Trubin
A. VoitinoviÄius
Diogo Ferreira
Samuel Soares
A. Bah
A. Dedić
António Silva
D. Banjaqui
Gonçalo Oliveira
J. Neto
J. Wynder
João Carvalho Fonseca
N. Otamendi
S. Dahl
S. Lopes Cabral
Tomás Araújo
A. Chemong
A. Schjelderup
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
E. Barrenechea
F. Aursnes
G. Prestianni
H. Sudakov
João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo
João Veloso
L. Barreiro
M. Figueiredo
Manu
R. Rios
Rafa
A. Cabral
Bruma
D. Lukebakio
F. Ivanović
Gonçalo Carvalho Moreira
Henrique Araújo
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira Rêgo
V. Pavlidis
Career of N. Otamendi since 2018
2025/2026
Benfica
Benfica55Apps
4Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Benfica
Benfica107Apps
9Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Benfica
Benfica100Apps
5Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Benfica
Benfica44Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Benfica
Benfica43Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Benfica
Benfica31Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Argentina
Argentina1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020
Manchester City
Manchester City38Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Manchester City
Manchester City32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2025/2026Benfica
Benfica30Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Benfica
Benfica33Apps
6Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Benfica
Benfica31Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Benfica
Benfica29Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Benfica
Benfica28Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Benfica
Benfica27Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Argentina
Argentina1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Manchester City
Manchester City24Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Manchester City
Manchester City18Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2020
Manchester City
→
Benfica
€ 14.8M
Manchester City
Benfica
2015
Valencia
→
Manchester City
€ 48M
Valencia
Manchester City
2014
Atletico-MG
→
Valencia
Atletico-MG
Valencia
2014
Valencia
→
Atletico-MG
Loan
Valencia
Atletico-MG
2014
FC Porto
→
Valencia
€ 12M
FC Porto
Valencia
2010
Velez Sarsfield
→
FC Porto
€ 8M
Velez Sarsfield
FC Porto
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
May 02
Primeira LigaDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Apr 25
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-1
Apr 19
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Apr 12
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May |
Estoril
|
1-3 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 4/4 |
| 02 May |
Famalicao
|
2-2 | 55 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 |
| 25 Apr |
Moreirense
|
4-1 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 1 | 4/6 |
| 19 Apr |
Sporting CP
|
1-2 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 | 2 | 5/8 |
| 12 Apr |
Nacional
|
2-0 | 90 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 | 3 | 11/13 |