105
Caps
9
Goals
2
Assists
6.6
Rating
52
Sentiment
4
Squad #
Fitness Status
Minor Concern
Veteran, managing fitness
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 38, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskmedium
Nicolás Otamendi carries manageable lineup risk because medical workload is being monitored; age/workload management is part of the decision.
Sentimentneutral
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