Santiago Ascacíbar
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Club Estudiantes de La Plata
at Club Estudiantes de La Plata
1,059 days · joined 2023-07-01
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€7.00m
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
15/16
debut season
0.06
goals / match
Club Estudiantes de La Plata
top club · 179 apps
Career highs
€25.00m
peak value · 2018
€10.00m
top transfer fee · 19/20
7
best season · 2025
20 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1997-02-25 · 6 players total
320Appearances
20Goals
10Assists
86Yellow cards
3Red cards
60Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Santiago Ascacíbar |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Santiago Lionel Ascacíbar |
| Date of birth | 1997-02-25 (29 yrs) |
| Place of birth | La Plata, Argentina |
| Citizenship | Argentina Italy |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 169.00 m |
| Current club | Club Estudiantes de La Plata |
| Joined | 2023-07-01 |
| Contract expires | 2026-12-31 |
| Agent | JA3 |
Jul 2025
2025 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
31 matches · 7 G · 1 A · across 5 competitions
Apr 2025
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Aug 2024
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2024
2024 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
46 matches · 6 G · 1 A · across 6 competitions
Jul 2024
24/25 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jun 2024
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Oct 2023
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Jul 2023
2023 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
50 matches · 5 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2023
Transfer: Hertha BSC → Estudiantes LP
23/24 · Transfer · €2.50m
Jun 2023
Transfer: Estudiantes LP → Hertha BSC
22/23 · Return from loan
Jan 2023
Transfer: Hertha BSC → Estudiantes LP
22/23 · Loan
Jan 2023
Transfer: Cremonese → Hertha BSC
22/23 · Return from loan
Jan 2023
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Nov 2022
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Aug 2022
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Jul 2022
Transfer: Hertha BSC → Cremonese
22/23 · Loan
Jul 2022
22/23 — US Cremonese, Club Estudiantes de La Plata
15 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2022
Injury: unknown
Jul 2021
21/22 — Hertha BSC
31 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Mar 2021
Injury: unknown
1 games missed
Nov 2020
Injury: unknown
8 games missed
Oct 2020
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Aug 2020
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Jul 2020
20/21 — Hertha BSC
13 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
May 2020
Injury: unknown
8 games missed
Mar 2020
Injury: unknown
Jan 2020
Transfer: VfB Stuttgart → Hertha BSC
19/20 · Transfer · €10.00m
Jul 2019
19/20 — VfB Stuttgart, Hertha BSC
24 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2018
18/19 — VfB Stuttgart
28 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Aug 2017
Transfer: Estudiantes LP → VfB Stuttgart
17/18 · Transfer · €6.00m
Jul 2017
17/18 — VfB Stuttgart
31 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2017
2017 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
30 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
19 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2016
Transfer: Estudiantes U20 → Estudiantes LP
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2015
15/16 — Club Estudiantes de La Plata
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €25.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Club Estudiantes de La Plata
64.6%
US Cremonese
0.0%
Hertha BSC
14.2%
VfB Stuttgart
21.2%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 8 | 15/16 | 24/25 | 179 | 18 | 4 | 3,461 |
| US Cremonese | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hertha BSC | 3 | 19/20 | 21/22 | 53 | 1 | 2 | 762 |
| VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 17/18 | 19/20 | 74 | 1 | 2 | 1,136 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Supercopa Internacional | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Italy Cup | US Cremonese | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Serie A | US Cremonese | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Supercopa Argentina | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 28 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Bundesliga Playoffs | Hertha BSC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | DFB-Pokal | Hertha BSC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Apertura | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 13 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 293 |
| 2025 | Clausura | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Copa Argentina | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Libertadores | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 224 |
| 2025 | Playoff Torneo Apertura | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Copa Argentina | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Copa de la Liga - Playoffs | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Copa de la Liga (- 23/24) | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,104 |
| 2024 | Libertadores | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 450 |
| 2024 | Liga Profesional (- 23/24) | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 22 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 482 |
| 2024 | Trofeo de Campeones Superliga | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Copa Argentina | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 349 |
| 2023 | Copa de la Liga (- 23/24) | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Copa Sudamericana | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Liga Profesional (- 23/24) | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 26 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 559 |
| 2017 | Copa Sudamericana | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Libertadores | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Primera División | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 24 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Copa Argentina | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Copa Sudamericana | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Primera División | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 762 |
| 19/20 | 2. Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,136 |
| 19/20 | Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | DFB-Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | DFB-Pokal | Hertha BSC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Bundesliga Playoffs | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | DFB-Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | DFB-Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Partidos definición | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 2016-01-01 | Estudiantes U20 | Estudiantes LP | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-22 | Estudiantes LP | VfB Stuttgart | Transfer | 7500000 | €6.00m |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-01 | VfB Stuttgart | Hertha BSC | Transfer | 10000000 | €10.00m |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-23 | Hertha BSC | Cremonese | Loan | 6500000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-15 | Cremonese | Hertha BSC | Return from loan | 6500000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-17 | Hertha BSC | Estudiantes LP | Loan | 6500000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-06-30 | Estudiantes LP | Hertha BSC | Return from loan | 6500000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Hertha BSC | Estudiantes LP | Transfer | 6500000 | €2.50m |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | Quarantine | 2020-03-17 | 2020-03-31 | 15 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Foot bruise | 2020-05-20 | 2020-06-30 | 42 | 8 |
| 20/21 | Foot injury | 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-28 | 33 | 3 |
| 20/21 | Hamstring injury | 2020-10-12 | 2020-11-04 | 24 | 3 |
| 20/21 | Muscle injury | 2020-11-05 | 2021-01-06 | 63 | 8 |
| 20/21 | Knock | 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-15 | 5 | 1 |
| 21/22 | Corona virus | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-08 | 4 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Hamstring muscle injury | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-12 | 10 | 1 |
| 22/23 | unknown injury | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-10 | 4 | 1 |
| 22/23 | unknown injury | 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-07 | 5 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Outer ligament tear | 2023-10-24 | 2023-12-09 | 47 | 6 |
| 23/24 | Hamstring injury | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-30 | 27 | 3 |
| 24/25 | Muscle injury | 2024-08-21 | 2024-09-06 | 17 | 2 |
| 24/25 | Muscle injury | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-04 | 11 | 3 |
Current€7.00m
Peak€25.00m
Low€2.80m
Δ since start+€4.20m
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €10.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €16.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €12.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €15.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €22.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €18.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €10.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.80m |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #53819 | #8 | 3 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #52540 | #5 | 3 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #11940 | #5 | 11 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3437 | #15 | 3 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matías Mansilla | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Zuqui | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Luciano Lollo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ron-Robert Zieler | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mauro Méndez | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Eros Mancuso | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Pavard | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaid Romero | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Benjamín Rollheiser | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jorge Rodríguez | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Facundo Sánchez | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Augusto Solari | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Liga Profesional (- 23/24) | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 4 | 26 |
| 2024 | Liga Profesional (- 23/24) | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 4 | 22 |
| 2025 | Apertura | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | 4 | 13 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | Italy Cup | US Cremonese | 2 | 1 |
| 17/18 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 29 |
| 19/20 | Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 1 | 8 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 2023-06-30 | Estudiantes LP | Hertha BSC | Return from loan | — | €6.50m |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-17 | Hertha BSC | Estudiantes LP | Loan | — | €6.50m |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-15 | Cremonese | Hertha BSC | Return from loan | — | €6.50m |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-23 | Hertha BSC | Cremonese | Loan | — | €6.50m |
Teams faced most often by Santiago Ascacíbar'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Schalke 04 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 43% |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 17% |
| Arminia Bielefeld | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 17% |
| FC Augsburg | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 83% |
| 1. FC Köln | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 33% |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 0% |
| SC Freiburg | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 33% |
| Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 17% |
| RB Leipzig | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 0% |
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 33% |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 33% |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 25% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | Senior debut season | |
| 19/20 | 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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 31 | 517 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2.09 |
| 2024 | 46 | 2,036 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0.8 |
| 2023 | 50 | 908 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1.29 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 13 | 762 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 19/20 | 24 | 1,136 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| 18/19 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 31 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Primera División
88 apps
8 G
2 A
Libertadores
17 apps
4 G
0 A
Apertura
13 apps
4 G
0 A
Bundesliga
105 apps
1 G
3 A
2. Bundesliga
13 apps
1 G
1 A
Copa Argentina
10 apps
1 G
0 A
Copa de la Liga (- 23/24)
22 apps
1 G
0 A
Italy Cup
1 apps
0 G
2 A
Clausura
7 apps
0 G
1 A
Copa Sudamericana
14 apps
0 G
1 A
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Frequently asked about Santiago Ascacíbar
Who is Santiago Ascacíbar?
Santiago Ascacíbar is an Argentina professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Club Estudiantes de La Plata.
How old is Santiago Ascacíbar?
Santiago Ascacíbar is 29 years old. He was born on February 25, 1997 in La Plata.
What position does Santiago Ascacíbar play?
Santiago Ascacíbar plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Santiago Ascacíbar play for?
Santiago Ascacíbar currently plays for Club Estudiantes de La Plata.
How many career goals has Santiago Ascacíbar scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Santiago Ascacíbar has scored 20 goals in 320 appearances.
What is Santiago Ascacíbar's market value?
Santiago Ascacíbar's most recent reported market value is €7.00m.