M. Ortega Stats
Club: Newells Old Boys · Position: Defender.
Next: Instituto Cordoba v Newells Old Boys · Liga Profesional Argentina · Sun 8 Nov, 01:00 GMT · Instituto Cordoba allow 10.8 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
M. Ortega (Newells Old Boys, defender) has 0 goals and 2 assists in 15 appearances in 2026 (1176 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Liga Profesional Argentina: 2.14, higher than 73% of 229 defenders. Started 12 of 15. Next: Instituto Cordoba v Newells Old Boys, Sun 8 Nov, 01:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
M. Ortega has a TACTIX Impact of 2.9 per match across 15 appearances in Liga Profesional Argentina matches, the 69th percentile of 647 qualifying Liga Profesional Argentina players.
Ortega had a tackle in 9 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
In 2026, M. Ortega has been shown three yellow cards across 15 appearances.
M. Ortega (Newells Old Boys) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.9 per match across 15 appearances, and has zero goals and two assists in 15 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 1 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 15 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
M. Ortega is a defender at Newells Old Boys, with 15 appearances and 1176 minutes in Liga Profesional Argentina 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.9 per match across 15 appearances in Liga Profesional Argentina matches, the 69th percentile of 647 qualifying Liga Profesional Argentina players. M. Ortega has started 12 of 15 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 78 minutes. That is 42% of the Liga Profesional Argentina minutes available to him (1176 of 2790 across 31 club matches).
By the numbers
Cards per 90 is up from 0.08 last season (1106 minutes in Liga Profesional Argentina) to 0.23 in 2026. M. Ortega recorded a tackle in 9 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 (n = 229): Dribbling (elite, 88th percentile) and Creation (strong, 75th percentile). Lower on the radar: Scoring (29th percentile) and Passing (30th percentile), against 229 Defenders, Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 (n = 229).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 2.2, 2.0, 0.9, 3.0, 3.2 — broadly level, averaging 2.3 against a season figure of 2.9. Discipline: three yellow cards in 15 appearances in 2026, and 0.77 fouls per 90 in Liga Profesional Argentina. Next up: Instituto Cordoba v Newells Old Boys, Sun 8 Nov, 01:00 GMT (Liga Profesional Argentina). Instituto Cordoba allow 10.8 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 (n = 229): Juan Ignacio Saborido, Eric Meza and Federico Álvarez (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 12 of 15 appearances, 3 from the bench · 78 minutes per appearance · 42% of the Liga Profesional Argentina minutes available (1176 of 2790).
Liga Profesional Argentina only: 15 apps · 2.9 Impact per match in 2026. See the Liga Profesional Argentina Impact leaderboard.
M. Ortega Stats per 90 · Liga Profesional Argentina 2026, defender
| Stat | M. Ortega | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 2.14 | higher than 73% | 1.63 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.99 | higher than 24% | 1.06 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.23 | higher than 29% | 0.00 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.52 | higher than 41% | 3.91 |
| Duel win rate | 50.0% | higher than 18% | 46.2% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.77 | fewer than 66% | 0.57 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.23 | fewer than 49% | 0.08 |
| Passesper 90 | 30.23 | higher than 30% | 25.71 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.6% | higher than 19% | 69.9% |
Per 90 minutes over 1176 minutes in Liga Profesional Argentina 2026. Ranked against 229 Liga Profesional Argentina defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 1106 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle9 of 10
- 2+ tackles7 of 10
- 1+ foul committed5 of 10
- 1+ shot4 of 10
- Booked2 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-15 to 2026-11-01, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Liga Profesional Argentina 2026, defender
M. Ortega · Defenders, Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 (n = 229) median
| Axis | M. Ortega | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.61on target 25.0% | 0.44 | 72nd |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.84 | 0.40 | 75th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 30.23accuracy 70.6% | 33.37 | 30th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.92success 36.4% | 0.32 | 88th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.52win rate 50.0% | 4.78 | 41st |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.37 | 3.46 | 44th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.99 | 1.17 | 34th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1176 minutes in Liga Profesional Argentina 2026. Cohort: 229 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Liga Profesional Argentina
2.9 per match — 69th percentile of 647 qualifying Liga Profesional Argentina players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | v Union Santa Fe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2.2 | |
| 2026-10-24 | @ San Lorenzo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 | 2 | |
| 2026-10-19 | v Central Cordoba de Santiago | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.5 | 0.9 | ||
| 2026-10-12 | @ Gimnasia M. | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | |
| 2026-10-03 | v Lanus | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 | 3.2 | |
| 2026-09-20 | @ Platense | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.4 | 3.1 | |
| 2026-09-11 | v Velez Sarsfield | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 | 5.2 | |
| 2026-09-06 | @ Rosario Central | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.2 | 4.2 | ||
| 2026-08-31 | @ Estudiantes L.P. | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 | 4.4 | |
| 2026-08-15 | v Deportivo Riestra sub | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 3.6 |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 2.26 at home (518 min), 2.05 away (658 min); Interceptions 0.87 at home (518 min), 1.09 away (658 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: M. Ortega’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does M. Ortega average per 90?
- M. Ortega averages 2.14 tackles per 90 minutes in Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 (1176 minutes) — higher than 73% of 229 Liga Profesional Argentina defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does M. Ortega have this season?
- This season M. Ortega has 0 goals and 2 assists in 15 appearances (1176 minutes played).
- Does M. Ortega start every game?
- M. Ortega started 12 of 15 appearances in 2026, averaging 78 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does M. Ortega get booked?
- M. Ortega was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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