Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi
Argentina | Defender | Argentina
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi, 38, is a footballer from Argentina playing as Defender for Argentina. Otamendi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the 2026 World Cup - Qualification South America season Otamendi has 17 appearances with 3 goals and 0 assists in 1,474 minutes at an average rating of 7.24. Otamendi is ranked 16th in the World Cup - Qualification South America Top Scorers list for 2026.
Profile
- Full name
- Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi
- Age
- 38
- Born
- 12 February 1988 | Buenos Aires | Argentina
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Height
- 183
- Weight
- 80
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 19
- Current club
- Argentina
League Rankings
- World Cup - Qualification South America 2026 | Top Scorers | Position 16 | 3 goals View the World Cup - Qualification South America top scorers
- World Cup - Qualification South America 2026 | Red Cards | Position 1 | 1 red cards Visit the World Cup - Qualification South America hub
- Primeira Liga 2025/26 | Red Cards | Position 8 | 1 red cards Visit the Primeira Liga hub
- Olympics Men 2024 | Yellow Cards | Position 15 | 2 yellow cards Visit the Olympics Men hub
- Olympics Men 2024 | Red Cards | Position 18 | 0 red cards Visit the Olympics Men hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Argentina | World Cup - Qualification South America | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.24 |
| 25/26 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 30 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7.41 |
| 2024 | Argentina U23 | Olympics Men | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.23 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 27 won
- Super Cup 5× 2025 · 2023 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011/2012 Portugal
- League Cup 4× 2019/2020 · 2018/2019 · 2017/2018 · 2015/2016 England
- Primeira Liga 4× 2022/2023 · 2012/2013 · 2011/2012 · 2010/2011 Portugal
- Community Shield 2× 2019 · 2018 England
- CONMEBOL Copa America 2× 2024 · 2021 South America
- Premier League 2× 2018/2019 · 2017/2018 England
- CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima 1× 2022 World
- Emirates Cup 1× 2014 World
- FA Cup 1× 2018/2019 England
- FIFA World Cup 1× 2022 World
- Liga Profesional Argentina 1× 2009 Argentina
- Taça da Liga 1× 2024/2025 Portugal
- Taça de Portugal 1× 2010/2011 Portugal
- UEFA Europa League 1× 2010/2011 Europe
Runner-up finishes
- CONMEBOL Copa America 2× | 2016 · 2015 | South America
- Primeira Liga 2× | 2024/2025 · 2023/2024 | Portugal
- Taça da Liga 2× | 2021/2022 · 2012/2013 | Portugal
- Taça de Portugal 2× | 2024/2025 · 2020/2021 | Portugal
- Emirates Cup 1× | 2013 | World
- Mineiro 1 1× | 2014 | Brazil
- Premier League 1× | 2019/2020 | England
- Premier League Asia Trophy 1× | 2019 | World
- Super Cup 1× | 2020 | Portugal
- UEFA Super Cup 1× | 2011/2012 | Europe
Clubs | 6
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Benfica
Sep 2020 – present
€ 14.8M
-
Manchester City
Aug 2015 – Sep 2020
€ 48M
-
Valencia
Jul 2014 – Aug 2015
-
Atletico-MG
Feb 2014 – Jul 2014
Loan
-
Valencia
Jan 2014 – Feb 2014
€ 12M
-
FC Porto
Aug 2010 – Jan 2014
€ 8M
Injury and Suspension History
- Knock : 31 December 2019 to 6 January 2020
- Knock : 18 October 2019 to 25 October 2019
- Knee Injury : 17 March 2019 to 29 March 2019
- Achilles Strain : 10 November 2018 to 23 November 2018
- Knock : 30 October 2018 to 6 November 2018
- Knock : 16 March 2016 to 1 April 2016
- Ankle/Foot Injury : 16 January 2015 to 23 January 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi play?
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi plays as Defender.
Which team does Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi play for?
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi plays for Argentina in the World Cup - Qualification South America.
How many goals has Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi scored this season?
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi has scored 3 goals in 17 appearances in the World Cup - Qualification South America 2026 season.
How old is Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi?
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi is 37 years old and comes from Argentina.
Updated: 12 Jun 2026, 03:41 UTC