# José Canale > Defender · Paraguay · [Lanús](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1727) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/45697) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 29 | | Date of birth | 1996-07-20 | | Nationality | Paraguay | | Position | Defender | | Jersey | #13 | | Height | 187 cm | | Weight | 82 kg | | Current club | [Lanús](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1727) | | Competition | [Liga Profesional de Fútbol](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/30) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2026 | | Competition | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | | Appearances | 13 | | Minutes | 1170 | | Goals | 0 | | Assists | 0 | | Average rating | 6.79 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sat 20 Jun | World Cup | Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | | Sun 10 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Argentinos Juniors | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.89 | | Fri 24 Apr | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Central Cordoba SdE | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | — | 7.26 | | Tue 21 Apr | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | — | 7.26 | ## Profile ### Dependable presence, limited attacking returns ## Profile José Canale is a 29-year-old Paraguayan centre-back who operates as a defensive mainstay for Lanús[^fact-1]. The profile is of a defender whose remit leans toward minutes and stability rather than offensive end-product[^fact-1]. ## Season form Canale has been a regular pick this campaign with 13 appearances and 1,170 minutes on the pitch, a clear sign of sustained selection[^fact-2]. His raw attacking contributions are minimal: across the last five matches his combined expected output is 0.08 xG and 0.10 xA, underlining that he is not producing chances or scoring opportunities from his position[^fact-4]. The season scoring sheet and chance creation numbers mirror that low output: no goals and no assists over the recent sample referenced[^fact-5]. That said, the provider’s average rating for the season sits at 6.79, which reads as steady if unspectacular for a defender tasked with baseline duties[^fact-3]. ## Availability & momentum Availability has been a positive. The last three appearances account for 270 minutes, indicating continued selection and match fitness in the short term[^fact-5]. In the most recent outing, a 0–2 loss at Argentinos Juniors, Canale completed the match without goals or assists and registered a match rating of 6.89, consistent with his season average rather than an outlier performance[^fact-6][^fact-3]. The numerical signals point to momentum in terms of minutes and selection rather than a spike in attacking influence[^fact-2][^fact-5]. ## What to watch Next fixture: monitoring selection is key, because the profile that emerges from the numbers is of a defender who delivers durable minutes and a dependable baseline rating rather than statistical flashes[^fact-2][^fact-3]. If continuity of selection holds, value is most likely to be found in expecting stable defensive minutes rather than goal contributions, given the season’s zero-goal, zero-assist trend and the low last-five xG/xA totals[^fact-5][^fact-4]. The most actionable signal from the data is simple: when available, Canale is likely to offer steady minutes and a middling-but-reliable rating ceiling rather than attacking upside[^fact-2][^fact-3][^fact-4]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 29 years old · Paraguay · Defender · current club Lanús. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 13 appearances (2026), 1170 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.79 across the season. [^fact-4]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.08 xG and 0.10 xA. [^fact-5]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 270 minutes across the last 3 appearances. [^fact-6]: **Last match** — Argentinos Juniors 0–2 (L) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 6.89. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .