Nicolás Freire
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Born the same day
Shares 1994-02-18 · 6 players total
| Full name | Nicolás Freire |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Nicolás Omar Freire |
| Date of birth | 1994-02-18 (32 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Santa Lucía, Argentina |
| Citizenship | Argentina Spain |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 187.00 m |
| Current club | CA Independiente |
| On loan from | ↩ UNAM Pumas parent contract: 0000-00-00 |
| Joined | 2025-01-01 |
| Contract expires | 2025-12-31 |
| Agent | EliteSportsManagemen... |
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiacos Piraeus | 1 | 23/24 | 23/24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter Miami CF | 2 | 2024 | 23/24 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNAM Pumas | 5 | 19/20 | 22/23 | 129 | 6 | 2 | 5,700 |
| UNAM Pumas U20 | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CA Independiente | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| CA Independiente II | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LDU Quito | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 586 |
| Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 1 | 2018 | 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AA Argentinos Juniors | 7 | 13/14 | 2017 | 97 | 4 | 2 | 3,271 |
| PEC Zwolle | 1 | 17/18 | 17/18 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1,148 |
| PEC Zwolle U21 | 1 | 17/18 | 17/18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Inter Miami CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Europa League | Olympiacos Piraeus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Europa League Qualifying | Olympiacos Piraeus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Super League 1 | Olympiacos Piraeus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Liga MX Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,530 |
| 22/23 | Liga MX Clausura | UNAM Pumas | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,333 |
| 22/23 | Liga MX Sub-20 Clausura | UNAM Pumas U20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | CONCACAF CL | UNAM Pumas | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Liga MX Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Liga MX Clausura | UNAM Pumas | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Liguilla Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Liguilla Clausura | UNAM Pumas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Apertura | CA Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Clausura | CA Independiente | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 2025 | Copa Argentina | CA Independiente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Copa Proyección Apertura | CA Independiente II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Copa Sudamericana | CA Independiente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Playoff Torneo Apertura | CA Independiente | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS | Inter Miami CF | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Leagues Cup | UNAM Pumas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Copa Ecuador | LDU Quito | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Libertadores | LDU Quito | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 376 |
| 2019 | LigaPro Serie A | LDU Quito | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2018 | Copa do Brasil | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Série A | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Copa Argentina | AA Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Prim. B Nacional | AA Argentinos Juniors | 39 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1,750 |
| 2016 | Copa Argentina | AA Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Primera División | AA Argentinos Juniors | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Copa Argentina | AA Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Primera División | AA Argentinos Juniors | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,505 |
| 2014 | Copa Argentina | AA Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Final | AA Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | Inicial | AA Argentinos Juniors | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Final | AA Argentinos Juniors | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Liga MX Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 15 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,350 |
| 20/21 | Liga MX Clausura | UNAM Pumas | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Liguilla Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Copa MX | UNAM Pumas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 19/20 | Liga MX Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1,288 |
| 19/20 | Liga MX Clausura | UNAM Pumas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| 17/18 | Beloften Eerste Divisie | PEC Zwolle U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 17/18 | Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,148 |
| 17/18 | KNVB Beker | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | U21 Cup Netherlands | PEC Zwolle U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Liguilla Pre-Sudamericana (-14/15) | AA Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Prim. Nacional - Promotion Stage | AA Argentinos Juniors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | River Plate U20 | Argentinos II | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-01 | Argentinos II | Argentinos Jrs. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-30 | Argentinos Jrs. | CA Torque | Transfer | 1000000 | €325k |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-31 | CA Torque | PEC Zwolle | Loan | 1000000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-06-30 | PEC Zwolle | CA Torque | Return from loan | 1000000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2018-07-16 | CA Torque | Palmeiras | Loan | 1000000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-18 | Palmeiras | CA Torque | Return from loan | 1000000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-19 | CA Torque | LDU Quito | Loan | 1000000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-06-30 | LDU Quito | CA Torque | Return from loan | 750000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-01 | Mvd City Torque | UNAM Pumas | Transfer | 750000 | €2.70m |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-25 | UNAM Pumas | Olympiacos | Loan | 2500000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-17 | Olympiacos | UNAM Pumas | Return from loan | 2500000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-31 | UNAM Pumas | Miami | Loan | 2500000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-12-31 | Miami | UNAM Pumas | Return from loan | 2000000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-01 | UNAM Pumas | Independiente | Loan | 2000000 | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-12-31 | Independiente | UNAM Pumas | Return from loan | 1200000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | Muscle injury | 2023-10-03 | 2023-12-31 | 90 | 13 |
| 23/24 | Muscle injury | 2024-03-17 | 2024-04-02 | 17 | 2 |
| 23/24 | Cruciate ligament tear | 2024-05-20 | 2025-03-30 | 315 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Muscle tear | 2025-08-14 | 2025-09-04 | 22 | 5 |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.80m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braian Romero | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Corozo | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javier Cabrera | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Iván Colman | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos González | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Johan Vásquez | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Federico Lanzillota | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Guillermo Benítez | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastián Saucedo | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Pablo Vigón | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Dinenno | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan Iturbe | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Torrén | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Érik Lira | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arturo Ortiz | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Diogo Oliveira | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Meritão | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonel López | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan Mozo | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LigaPro Serie A | LDU Quito | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 | Prim. B Nacional | AA Argentinos Juniors | 2 | 39 |
| 17/18 | Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 18 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Primera División | AA Argentinos Juniors | 2 | 18 |
| 17/18 | Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 18 |
| 20/21 | Liga MX Apertura | UNAM Pumas | 1 | 15 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 2025-12-31 | Independiente | UNAM Pumas | Return from loan | — | €1.20m |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-01 | UNAM Pumas | Independiente | Loan | — | €2.00m |
| 24/25 | 2024-12-31 | Miami | UNAM Pumas | Return from loan | — | €2.00m |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-31 | UNAM Pumas | Miami | Loan | — | €2.50m |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-17 | Olympiacos | UNAM Pumas | Return from loan | — | €2.50m |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-25 | UNAM Pumas | Olympiacos | Loan | — | €2.50m |
| 18/19 | 2019-06-30 | LDU Quito | CA Torque | Return from loan | — | €750k |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-19 | CA Torque | LDU Quito | Loan | — | €1.00m |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-18 | Palmeiras | CA Torque | Return from loan | — | €1.00m |
| 18/19 | 2018-07-16 | CA Torque | Palmeiras | Loan | — | €1.00m |
| 17/18 | 2018-06-30 | PEC Zwolle | CA Torque | Return from loan | — | €1.00m |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-31 | CA Torque | PEC Zwolle | Loan | — | €1.00m |
Teams faced most often by Nicolás Freire's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willem II | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 38% |
| Heracles Almelo | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 57% |
| ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 29% |
| VVV-Venlo | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 4 | +14 | 86% |
| RKC Waalwijk | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 25% |
| FC Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 0% |
| FC Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 50% |
| Helmond Sport | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 100% |
| AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0% |
| Vitesse | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 50% |
| Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 25% |
| PSV Eindhoven | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 0% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | Senior debut season | |
| 17/18 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | 33 | 2,863 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.22 |
| 21/22 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 360 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 586 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2017 | 40 | 1,750 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 1,505 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 38 | 1,350 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.47 |
| 19/20 | 18 | 1,487 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 17/18 | 26 | 1,418 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Nicolás Freire
Who is Nicolás Freire?
Nicolás Freire is an Argentina professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for CA Independiente.
How old is Nicolás Freire?
Nicolás Freire is 32 years old. He was born on February 18, 1994 in Santa Lucía.
What position does Nicolás Freire play?
Nicolás Freire plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Nicolás Freire play for?
Nicolás Freire currently plays for CA Independiente.
How many career goals has Nicolás Freire scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Nicolás Freire has scored 17 goals in 301 appearances.
What is Nicolás Freire's market value?
Nicolás Freire's most recent reported market value is €1.20m.