Players/Argentina/Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi
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FIFA Rating
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Nicolás Otamendi

CB · Free Agent · Argentina

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Age

Height

100

Caps

9

Goals

About

Nicolás Otamendi is a centre back for Argentina. He plays for Benfica since 2024. With 100 senior caps and 9 international goals, Nicolás adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to Argentina. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.

2026 World Cup Outlook

Nicolás should play an important role for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, either as a starter or an impact rotation piece. If current form continues, his contributions can help stabilize key moments and swing tight matches across both group-stage and knockout scenarios.

Strengths

  • +Duel timing and body control
  • +Defensive positioning
  • +Aerial contest reliability

Weaknesses

  • Decision speed against quick transitions
  • Risk management when stepping out

Role in the XI

In the projected XI, Nicolás fits as a centre back, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.

BornFebruary 12, 1988
Zodiac♒ Aquarius

Career History

No career history available.

Skill Profile

PAC 58SHO 56PAS 63DRI 66DEF 82PHY 86

58

PAC

56

SHO

63

PAS

66

DRI

82

DEF

86

PHY