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Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina), Defender, 76 caps, 1 international goal, model: 0.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Nicolás Tagliafico

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#3 Defender Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) Argentina

Nicolás Tagliafico is a 34-year-old defender for Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) and Argentina. He has earned 76 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. Nicolás has collected 10 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

76 Caps
1 Goals
Age34Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)Weight148 lbs
Nicolás Tagliafico at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Below par
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Nicolás Tagliafico · the model’s read

Nicolás Tagliafico brings 76 caps and 1 international goal for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Olympique Lyonnais (FRA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Tagliafico's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.6% 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.

Nicolás Tagliafico: World Cup 2026 Form

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

6.8
Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026
6.7
Last match vs Jordan
6.8
vs Austria
8 min
6.7
vs Jordan
90 min

Nicolás Tagliafico: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (62 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8
vs
Career baseline 6.9
— Shotsper 90 min 0.78
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.12
0.92 Key passesper 90 min 0.54
— Tacklesper 90 min 1.86
— Interceptionsper 90 min 1.57
2.76 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.66
66 Touchesper 90 min 70

At World Cup 2026, Nicolás is rating 6.8 — in line with his 6.9 career baseline.

Nicolás Tagliafico: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Ajax
2018 - 2022
Independiente
2015 - 2018
Murcia
2012 - 2013
Banfield
2010 - 2015

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

10 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
3× Dutch Eredivisie 2018-2019, 2020-2021, 2021-2022
2× Copa America 2021, 2024
2× Dutch KNVB Cup 2020-2021, 2018-2019
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
3 Cup Competitions
2 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 3× Dutch Eredivisie
    2018-20192020-20212021-2022
Cup Competitions 3
  • 2× Dutch KNVB Cup
    2020-20212018-2019
  • 1× CONMEBOL Sudamericana
    2017
  • 1× CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions
    2022
International 2
  • 2× Copa America
    20212024
  • 1× FIFA World Cup
    2022

Nicolás Tagliafico: Quick Facts

#3Shirt number
34Age
1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)Height
148 lbsWeight
Rafael Calzada, ArgentinaBirthplace
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nicolás Tagliafico play?
Nicolás Tagliafico plays as a Defender for Olympique Lyonnais (FRA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Argentina.
How many caps does Nicolás Tagliafico have?
Nicolás Tagliafico has 76 international caps for Argentina, with 1 international goal.
What trophies has Nicolás Tagliafico won?
Nicolás Tagliafico has won 10 career honours. Notable titles include Dutch Eredivisie (x3), Copa America (x2), Dutch KNVB Cup (x2).
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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