Summary

Mathías Olivera (Uruguay), Defender, 36 caps, 2 international goals, model: 1.2% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Mathías Olivera

#17 Defender SSC Napoli (ITA) Uruguay

Mathías Olivera is a 29-year-old defender for SSC Napoli (ITA) and Uruguay. He has earned 36 caps and 2 international goals for Uruguay. Our model puts Uruguay's title chance at 1% with a 87% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

36 Caps

2 Goals

0 Season goals

0 Assists

6.84 Form rating

Age29Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight172 lbsMarket value€17.6M

View next match prediction See Uruguay team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

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Mathías Olivera · the model’s read

Mathías Olivera brings 36 caps and 2 international goals for Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for SSC Napoli (ITA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Olivera's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.2% 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.

Mathías Olivera: World Cup 2026 Form

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

6.3

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.3

Last match vs Cabo Verde

6.3

vs Cabo Verde

90 min

Mathías Olivera: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (68 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.3

Career baseline 6.9

— Shotsper 90 min 0.63

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.21

3 Key passesper 90 min 0.76

1 Tacklesper 90 min 2.09

1 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.36

3 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.36

91 Touchesper 90 min 78

At World Cup 2026, Mathías is rating 6.3 — below his 6.9 career baseline.

Uruguay defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Mathías lines up behind for Uruguay at World Cup 2026 in Group H.

Fernando Muslera Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

José María Giménez Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Matías Viña Defender 2.18 Tackles / 90

Sergio Rochet Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Guillermo Varela Defender 1.5 Tackles / 90

Ronald Araújo Defender

Mathías Olivera: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Albacete

2018 - 2019

Getafe

2017 - 2022

Atenas

2017 - 2017

Nacional Montevideo

2016 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× Italian Serie A 2022-2023, 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

2× Italian Serie A
2022-20232024-2025

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Mathías's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

2 AchievementsMajor honours

Copa America Player Of The Match Uruguay ·

Copa America

Award

Mathías Olivera: Quick Facts

#17Shirt number

29Age

1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

172 lbsWeight

Montevideo, UruguayBirthplace

SSC Napoli (ITA)Club

Part of the Uruguay squad at World Cup 2026

Uruguay team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Mathías Olivera play?

Mathías Olivera plays as a Defender for SSC Napoli (ITA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Uruguay.

How many caps does Mathías Olivera have?

Mathías Olivera has 36 international caps for Uruguay, with 2 international goals.

What trophies has Mathías Olivera won?

Mathías Olivera has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include Italian Serie A (x2).

What is Uruguay's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Uruguay at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 87% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Uruguay in at World Cup 2026?

Uruguay are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain.