Summary

Nahuel Molina (Argentina), Defender, 59 caps, 1 international goal, model: 0.9% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Nahuel Molina

#16 Defender Atlético De Madrid (ESP) Argentina

Nahuel Molina is a 28-year-old defender for Atlético De Madrid (ESP) and Argentina. He has earned 59 caps and 1 international goal for Argentina. Our model puts Argentina's title chance at 9% with a 97% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Nahuel has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

59 Caps

1 Goals

2 Season goals

2 Assists

6.98 Form rating

Age28Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Weight152 lbsMarket value€14.0M

View next match prediction See Argentina team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

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Nahuel Molina · the model’s read

Nahuel Molina brings 59 caps and 1 international goal for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Atlético De Madrid (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Molina's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.9% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.04 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.

Nahuel Molina: World Cup 2026 Form

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

6.8

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.8

Last match vs Austria

6.7

vs Algeria

45 min

6.8

vs Austria

90 min

Nahuel Molina: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (83 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8

Career baseline 6.8

— Shotsper 90 min 0.48

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.15

0.67 Key passesper 90 min 0.9

2 Tacklesper 90 min 2.03

2 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.82

4 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.78

60 Touchesper 90 min 67

At World Cup 2026, Nahuel is rating 6.8 — in line with his 6.8 career baseline.

Argentina defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Nahuel lines up behind for Argentina at World Cup 2026 in Group J.

Nicolás Otamendi Defender 1.37 Tackles / 90

Nicolás Tagliafico Defender 1.86 Tackles / 90

Damián E. Martinez Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Cristian Romero Defender 2.63 Tackles / 90

Gonzalo Montiel Defender 1.85 Tackles / 90

Lisandro Martínez Defender 1.25 Tackles / 90

Nahuel Molina: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Udinese

2020 - 2022

Rosario Central

2019 - 2019

Defensa y Justicia

2018 - 2018

Boca Juniors

Until 2020

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× Copa America 2021, 2024

1× CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions 2022

1× FIFA World Cup 2022

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

2 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 1

1× CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions
2022

International 2

2× Copa America
20212024
1× FIFA World Cup
2022

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Nahuel's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

5 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Atletico Madrid ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Nahuel Molina: Quick Facts

#16Shirt number

28Age

1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Height

152 lbsWeight

Embalse, ArgentinaBirthplace

Atlético De Madrid (ESP)Club

Part of the Argentina squad at World Cup 2026

Argentina team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nahuel Molina play?

Nahuel Molina plays as a Defender for Atlético De Madrid (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Argentina.

How many caps does Nahuel Molina have?

Nahuel Molina has 59 international caps for Argentina, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Nahuel Molina won?

Nahuel Molina has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include Copa America (x2), CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions (x1), FIFA World Cup (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.