SL Benfica - Nicolás Otamendi, #30
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Arriving in Lisbon from Manchester City in the summer of 2020, the Buenos Aires-born centre-back had already built a career at the highest level before becoming one of the defining leaders of the modern Benfica era.
Formed at Vélez Sarsfield, where he made his debut in 2008 and won the 2009 Clausura, Otamendi moved to Europe with FC Porto in 2010, winning three Primeira Liga titles and the 2010/11 UEFA Europa League. Spells at Valencia and Manchester City followed, the latter bringing two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and four League Cups.
At Benfica he wore the captain's armband and made 281 appearances across six seasons, lifting the 2022/23 Primeira Liga, the 2024/25 Taça da Liga and two Supertaças Cândido de Oliveira. In January 2026 he reached 100 UEFA Champions League appearances. He bid farewell to the Estádio da Luz in May 2026 before signing for River Plate.
With Argentina he has collected more than 130 caps, winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the Copa América in 2021 and 2024.
Formed at Vélez Sarsfield, where he made his debut in 2008 and won the 2009 Clausura, Otamendi moved to Europe with FC Porto in 2010, winning three Primeira Liga titles and the 2010/11 UEFA Europa League. Spells at Valencia and Manchester City followed, the latter bringing two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and four League Cups.
At Benfica he wore the captain's armband and made 281 appearances across six seasons, lifting the 2022/23 Primeira Liga, the 2024/25 Taça da Liga and two Supertaças Cândido de Oliveira. In January 2026 he reached 100 UEFA Champions League appearances. He bid farewell to the Estádio da Luz in May 2026 before signing for River Plate.
With Argentina he has collected more than 130 caps, winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the Copa América in 2021 and 2024.
Statistics
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| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 MAY SAT 20:30 |  Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 34 | A | Estoril Praia | 1 - 3 | S 93' |
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 32 | A | FC Famalicao | 2 - 2 | S 59' |
25 APR SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 31 | H | Moreirense FC | 4 - 1 | S 98' |
19 APR SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 30 | A | Sporting CP | 1 - 2 | S 101' |
12 APR SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 29 | H | CD Nacional | 2 - 0 | S 97' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Scored One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 DEC SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 16 | A | SC Braga | 2 - 2 | 1 | 29' |
29 OCT WED 20:45 |  Allianz CupQuarter-Final | H | CD Tondela | 3 - 0 | 1 | 41' |
25 OCT SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 9 | H | FC Arouca | 5 - 0 | 1 | 45+6' |
16 JUN MON 18:00 |  FIFA Club World CupMatchday 1 | N | Boca Juniors | 2 - 2 | 1 | 84' |
3 MAY SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 32 | A | Estoril Praia | 1 - 2 | 1 | 35' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Assisted on One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 JUN FRI 12:00 | FIFA Club World CupMatchday 2 | N | Auckland City FC | 6 - 0 | 1 | 63' |
30 OCT WED 20:15 | Allianz CupQuarter-finals | H | Santa Clara | 3 - 0 | 1 | 80' |
28 SEP SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 7 | H | Gil Vicente FC | 5 - 1 | 1 | 90' |
14 SEP SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 5 | H | Santa Clara | 4 - 1 | 1 | 34' |
4 FEB SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 20 | H | Gil Vicente FC | 3 - 0 | 1 | 34' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Been Booked
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 MAR SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 25 | H | FC Porto | 2 - 2 | 1 | 35' |
2 MAR MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 24 | A | Gil Vicente FC | 1 - 2 | 1 | 39' |
25 FEB WED 20:00 |  UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (2nd Leg) | A | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | 1 | 51' |
7 JAN WED 20:00 | Allianz CupSemi-Final | N | SC Braga | 1 - 3 | 1 | 11' |
21 NOV FRI 20:15 |  Taça de Portugal4th Round | A | Atlético CP | 0 - 2 | 1 | 37' |
Latest Matches Where Player Has Been Sent Off
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 32 | A | FC Famalicao | 2 - 2 | 55' |
7 JAN WED 20:00 | Allianz CupSemi-Final | N | SC Braga | 1 - 3 | 90' |
3 MAR SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 24 | A | FC Porto | 5 - 0 | 61' |
13 AUG SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0 - 1 | 90+2' |
23 DEC THU 20:45 | Taça de PortugalFifth Round | A | FC Porto | 3 - 0 | 90' |