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50.9
4%
Ratingi
42.1
14.3%
Seasoni
18.7
Valuei

Profile

Full nameFranco Gabriel Ibarra
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityArgentina
Age25
Date of birth28 Apr 2001
BirthplaceTigre
Height175 cm
Shirt number#5
ClubRosario Central
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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31
Appearances
1
Goals
1
Assists
2492
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Rosario Central.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Liga Profesional Argentina311124927.19

Scout report

Solid contributorBall-winning Defensive midfielder

F. Ibarra is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Rosario Central, rated 50.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 47th of 557 on scout potential in the Liga Profesional Argentina. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (79.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 6.43 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ibarra.

Judged on this season alone, Ibarra graded 42 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 7% of the 66 defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 6.429 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 49 → 42). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 51, top 7% of the 66 defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina. At 25 Ibarra is in his prime years, and a market index of 18.7 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Trending upBreakout: 2024/25
Current potentialTop 7% defensive midfielders · Liga Profesional ArgentinaCurrent seasonTop 7% defensive midfielders · Liga Profesional Argentina4th-best defensive midfielder in the Liga Profesional Argentina47th in the Liga Profesional Argentina · potential4th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Liga Profesional Argentina
50.9
Ratingi
4th of 66 defensive midfielders
42.1
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
79.1%
Minutes
a regular starter
6.43
Def. actions / 90
high defensive volume

Output in context · Rosario Central finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

6.43
Def. / 90
126
Tackles
36
Interceptions
14
Clean sheets

6.43 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume, with 14 clean sheets across 31 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 79.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 6.43 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 50.9, Ibarra carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina (top 7%). Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (6.43 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target5
Shots16

Passing

Assists1

Possession

Successful dribbles18
Dribble success62.1%
Fouls won48

Defending

Tackles126
Interceptions36
Blocks16
Fouls committed36

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.