# Fausto Vera > Midfielder · Argentina · [River Plate](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1755) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/47826) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 26 | | Date of birth | 2000-03-26 | | Nationality | Argentina | | Position | Midfielder | | Jersey | #15 | | Height | 179 cm | | Weight | 72 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 | 2026 | | Competition | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | | Appearances | 16 | | Minutes | 1342 | | Goals | 0 | | Assists | 0 | | Average rating | 7.10 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sun 24 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Belgrano | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | — | 6.68 | | Sat 16 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Rosario Central | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | — | 6.67 | | Thu 14 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Gimnasia La Plata | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | — | 7.11 | ## Profile ### Midfield Engine Delivering Consistent Season Output ## Profile Fausto Vera is a 26-year-old Argentine midfielder currently at River Plate[^fact-1]. He profiles as a central engine—comfortable covering large blocks of the pitch and contributing to forward moments—an interpretation drawn from his steady involvement rather than explosive end-product figures[^fact-1][^fact-2]. ## Season form Vera has been a regular presence this campaign, making 15 appearances and totaling 1,252 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. That volume has produced modest attacking numbers in the most recent sample: across his last five matches he has recorded 0.12 xG and 0.20 xA[^fact-4]. Across the whole season his provider rating averages 7.13, a figure that signals consistent, above-baseline performances from match to match[^fact-3]. The underlying numbers point to a player whose influence is more iterative than headline-grabbing. The low recent xG and xA suggest Vera’s contributions have been about progression and balance rather than finishing or frequent final-third assists[^fact-4]. Those tendencies help explain why the season rating sits north of a neutral mark without a corresponding spike in goals or assists[^fact-3]. ## Availability & momentum Recent minutes show Vera has been involved but not overplayed: he logged 180 minutes across his last two appearances and has no goals or assists in that stretch[^fact-5]. His last outing is recorded as Rosario Central 1–0 (W), where he did not score or assist and received a 6.67 rating[^fact-6]. Taken together, the cadence suggests match fitness is intact but attacking momentum is limited in the short term[^fact-5][^fact-6]. There is no indication in the supplied facts of prolonged absences or suspensions; the minutes played and appearance count point to availability across the season so far[^fact-2][^fact-5]. ## What to watch Next fixture offers the immediate test for whether Vera’s steady returns and season-long rating convert into tangible attacking output; the supplied facts do not name the next opponent, so monitoring his minutes and position in the team sheet will be decisive[^fact-2][^fact-3]. If he continues to log starter-level minutes, the profile suggests the more likely path to impact is incremental: improved chance involvement and small uplifts to xG/xA rather than sudden scoring flashes[^fact-4][^fact-3]. A practical value signal from the numbers is simple: when Vera plays substantial minutes his provider rating has been reliably positive, so attention should focus on minutes and role stability rather than expecting immediate goals or assists given the recent 0 goals and 0 assists across his latest appearances[^fact-3][^fact-5]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 26 years old · Argentina · Midfielder · current club River Plate. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 15 appearances (2026), 1252 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.13 across the season. [^fact-4]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.12 xG and 0.20 xA. [^fact-5]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 180 minutes across the last 2 appearances. [^fact-6]: **Last match** — Rosario Central 1–0 (W) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 6.67. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .