Their 2026 World Cup
Seven matches for 243 minutes: short spells to close out results in a side that won three knockout ties by the narrowest margin or in extra time.
Match by match
N. Otamendi played 7 matches for Argentina: 1 as a starter and 6 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | vs Algeria 3-0 | Came on in the 80′ |
| Group J | vs Austria 2-0 | Came on in the 57′ |
| Group J | vs Jordan 3-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 16 | vs Egypt 3-2 | Came on in the 90′ |
| Quarter-finals | vs Switzerland 3-1 | Came on in the 106′ |
| Semi-finals | vs England 2-1 | Came on in the 72′ |
| Final | vs Spain 0-1 | Came on in the 44′ |
Who he is
- Born
- 12 February 1988 · aged 38 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- Buenos Aires
- Club
- Club Atlético River Plate
- Height
- 1.83 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi (born 12 February 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and captains for Argentine Primera División club River Plate. Otamendi played for Vélez Sarsfield and Porto in his early career, winning eight major titles with Porto, including three Primeira Liga championships and the 2011 Europa League. He signed for Valencia in 2014 and spent four months on loan to Atlético Mineiro of Brazil. In 2015, he moved to Manchester City and won back-to-back Premier League titles in 2018 and 2019, as well as four League Cups and an FA Cup. In 2020, Otamendi returned to Portugal with Benfica, where he won another league title and the Portuguese League Cup. An Argentina international from 2009 to 2026, Otamendi made over 130 appearances and represented his country at four FIFA World Cups and five Copas América.
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