# Germán Pezzella > Defender · Argentina · [River Plate](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1755) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/33914) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 34 | | Date of birth | 1991-06-27 | | Nationality | Argentina | | Position | Defender | | Jersey | #20 | | Height | 187 cm | | Weight | 82 kg | | Current club | [River Plate](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1755) | | Competition | [Liga Profesional de Fútbol](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/30) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2025 | | Competition | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | | Appearances | 17 | | Minutes | 1173 | | Goals | 0 | | Assists | 0 | | Average rating | 7.04 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sun 24 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Belgrano | 20 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.11 | | Sat 16 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Rosario Central | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.52 | | Sun 3 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Atlético Tucumán | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.30 | — | 6.91 | | Sun 28 Apr | La Liga | Sevilla | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.73 | | Sat 20 Apr | La Liga | Valencia | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.34 | ## Profile ### Seasoned centre-back carrying defensive responsibility ## Profile Germán Pezzella is a 34-year-old Argentine defender who operates as a central defensive figure for River Plate[^fact-1]. The profile is of a veteran presence tasked with organising and finishing defensive sequences rather than delivering attacking returns[^fact-1]. ## Season form Pezzella has featured 17 times this season, totaling 1,173 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. Outright goal and assist contributions have been absent across the campaign and in the most recent samples: 0 goals and 0 assists in his last five appearances, covering 450 minutes[^fact-4]. Provider ratings place his mean match score at 7.04 across the season, a tidy baseline for a defensive player whose value is primarily measured in match control rather than final-third returns[^fact-3]. No xG or xA figures are provided in the supplied data, so attacking threat must be read from the zero direct goal involvements rather than expected-goals models. ## Availability & momentum Selection volume and total minutes suggest consistent availability and a regular role during the campaign: 17 appearances and 1,173 minutes indicate a steady presence in River Plate’s matchday plans[^fact-2]. Recent minutes across the last five appearances (450) show sustained involvement but no end-product in those games—0 goals and 0 assists in that span[^fact-4]. The last recorded outing was a 1–1 draw with Real Betis in which Pezzella recorded 0 goals and 0 assists and received a 6.73 rating[^fact-5]. That single-match rating sits below his season average of 7.04, suggesting the latest performance was quieter than his typical output this term[^fact-3][^fact-5]. ## What to watch Attention should be on the next fixture against Rosario Central on 2026-05-16T22:30:00+00:00, where continuity of starts and minutes will be the immediate indicators of trust and match fitness[^fact-6]. Given the absence of direct attacking returns across recent appearances, measurable value is most likely to surface through minutes and defensive actions rather than goals or assists — the 17 appearances and 1,173 minutes across the season underline where Pezzella delivers impact[^fact-2]. Match-to-match rating trends will be revealing after Rosario Central: a sustained rating near the season average of 7.04 would reinforce the view of a dependable veteran defender, while repetitions of sub-7.00 outings (the last match was rated 6.73) would point to a dip in form that merits closer scrutiny[^fact-3][^fact-5]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 34 years old · Argentina · Defender · current club River Plate. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 17 appearances (2025), 1173 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.04 across the season. [^fact-4]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 450 minutes across the last 5 appearances. [^fact-5]: **Last match** — Real Betis 1–1 (D) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 6.73. [^fact-6]: **Next fixture** — Next: Rosario Central on 2026-05-16T22:30:00+00:00. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .