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Exequiel Palacios (Argentina), Midfielder, 40 caps, model: 0% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Exequiel Palacios

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#25 Midfielder Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) Argentina

Exequiel Palacios is a 28-year-old midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) and Argentina. He has earned 40 caps for Argentina. Our model puts Argentina's title chance at 9% with a 97% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Exequiel has collected 11 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

40 Caps
0 Goals
0 Season goals
1 Assists
7.19 Form rating
Age28Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight150 lbsMarket value€32.2M
Exequiel Palacios at World Cup 2026
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Tournament form Steady
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Exequiel Palacios · the model’s read

Exequiel Palacios brings 40 caps for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Palacios's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.03 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Exequiel Palacios: World Cup 2026 Form

How Exequiel has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.8
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
6.8
Last match vs Jordan
6.8
vs Jordan
90 min

Exequiel Palacios: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (53 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8
vs
Career baseline 7.0
— Shotsper 90 min 0.49
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.09
— Key passesper 90 min 0.93
4 Tacklesper 90 min 2.71
5 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.16
3 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 7.51
110 Touchesper 90 min 110

At World Cup 2026, Exequiel is rating 6.8 — below his 7.0 career baseline.

Exequiel Palacios: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

River Plate
2015 - 2019

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

11 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× Copa America 2021, 2024
2× Copa Argentina 2016-2017, 2018-2019
1× CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana 2019
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
5 Cup Competitions
2 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 1× German Bundesliga
    2023-2024
Cup Competitions 5
  • 2× Copa Argentina
    2016-20172018-2019
  • 1× CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana
    2019
  • 1× CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions
    2022
  • 1× Copa Libertadores
    2018

+ 1 more competition

International 2
  • 2× Copa America
    20212024
  • 1× FIFA World Cup
    2022

Exequiel Palacios: Quick Facts

#25Shirt number
28Age
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Height
150 lbsWeight
Famaillá, ArgentinaBirthplace
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Exequiel Palacios play?
Exequiel Palacios plays as a Midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER). At World Cup 2026 they represent Argentina.
How many caps does Exequiel Palacios have?
Exequiel Palacios has 40 international caps for Argentina.
What trophies has Exequiel Palacios won?
Exequiel Palacios has won 11 career honours. Notable titles include Copa America (x2), Copa Argentina (x2), CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana (x1).
What is Argentina's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Argentina at 9% to win World Cup 2026 and 97% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?
Argentina are in Group J at World Cup 2026, facing Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
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