Nicolás Otamendi
Argentina/D/
ArgentinaPlayer Info
Nicolás Otamendi is an Argentine defensive stalwart and current leader at Benfica, a World Cup winner whose career is defined by ferocious competitiveness, tactical intelligence, and a winning mentality. Otamendi's journey began at Vélez Sarsfield before a move to Europe catapulted him to stardom. He excelled at Valencia, then became a cornerstone of Porto's defense, winning multiple Portuguese titles. His high-profile transfer to Manchester City saw him win two Premier League crowns, playing a key role in a record-breaking centurion season. Now at Benfica, he has added further Primeira Liga titles and re-established himself as a defensive leader. His individual accolades include multiple Team of the Season honors. Otamendi's style is aggressive, passionate, and supremely effective, a true warrior who has succeeded at the very highest level.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/30
Benfica
River PlateSigned
2026/05/30
Free playerRiver PlateSigned
2026/05/17
BenficaFree playerTerminated
2020/09/28
Manchester CityBenfica15000000€
Transfer
2015/08/19
Valencia CFManchester City44500000€
Transfer
2014/06/30
FC PortoValencia CF12000000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Argentina World Cup2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
243
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
178
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
3
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
22
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
4