Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Santiago Beltrán
River Plate · Liga Profesional Argentina · Goalkeeper · #41 · Argentina · 21 yrs
River Plate · Liga Profesional Argentina · Goalkeeper · #41 · Argentina · 21 yrs
Santiago Beltrán plays as a goalkeeper for River Plate. Santiago Beltrán is a Argentine international, 21 years old, goalkeeper, currently at River Plate. Santiago Beltrán wears shirt number 41 for River Plate. Santiago Beltrán was born in Argentina on 2004-10-04. Santiago Beltrán is 189 cm tall and weighs 82 kg. Santiago Beltrán's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across CONMEBOL Libertadores, Liga Profesional Argentina, Friendlies, Super Copa, and other leagues. Santiago Beltrán's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Santiago Beltrán season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  River Plate RIV |
| 2025 | River Plate RIV |
| 2024 | River Plate RIV |
| 2023 | River Plate RIV |
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Profile as Goalkeeper: shot-stopper, high usage, distribution. Archetype: Modern goalkeeper. Season rating 7.0.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
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Despite arriving as top contenders, Argentina were defeated by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. After several hours of silence, Emiliano Martínez decided to say a few words to the fans, casting doubt over his future with La Albiceleste. Throughout the 2026 World Cup, Argentina established as one of the best national teams, due to their attacking brilliance. After coming from behind against England, they entered the final as one of the top contenders, but were defeated by Spain. Following this, several stars have already broken their silence by addressing the fans. Emiliano Martínez has been the latest to do so, casting doubt over his future with the Albiceleste. “I dreamed that we would win it again. I dreamed of bringing it back to Argentina and making history once more. The truth is, the pain is difficult to explain. Now it’s time to reflect on many things and see how to move forward, and whether it’s time to step aside. I’m truly sorry. I really gave everything I had to help my country and my teammates,” Emiliano Martinez said on his Instagram profile. Despite Emiliano Martínez remaining one of the best goalkeepers in the world, he has decided to reflect on his future. Already 33 years old, he would be 37 by the time the 2030 World Cup arrives, possibly no longer at his best. Coming off a heroic performance in the current tournament, his possible retirement from the Albiceleste does not seem to make much sense, as he is still superior to the backup options available. Emiliano Martínez was Argentina’s best player at the 2026 World Cup. In the middle of Spain‘s attacking onslaught, the 33-year-old goalkeeper was the player who touched the ball the most and completed the most passes for his national team. In addition, he kept the team alive for 106 minutes, making numerous saves. Therefore, his possible retirement from the Albiceleste would be a major blow. Nico Williams #17 of Spain heads the ball saved by Emiliano Martinez #23 of Argentina. Emiliano Martínez eclipsed Unai Simon at the 2026 World Cup At the end of the 2026 World Cup final, Unai Simón received the Golden Glove award in recognition of his outstanding performances. Having conceded just one goal, he kept seven clean sheets in eight matches, allowing him to break an all-time tournament record. However, the fans do not seem to agree with FIFA’s award, as Emiliano Martínez had a better performance throughout the tournament. According to Opta Analyst on its website, Emiliano made 20 saves throughout the World Cup, facing more chances than Unai Simón, who made only nine saves during the tournament. In addition, Argentina faced major defensive problems, while Spain had one of the best defenses in the tournament. With this significant difference, the 33-year-old star was considered the clear deserving winner of the Golden Glove award. Who could replace Emiliano Martinez in Argentina’s future? Throughout the last few years, head coach Lionel Scaloni has had Emiliano Martínez as his undisputed starter. In the middle of his possible retirement, Juan Musso and Gerónimo Rulli emerge as the clear options in the short term for the 2028 Copa América. However, both are over 31 years old, making them unlikely for the 2030 World Cup. Therefore, Argentina set their sights on a promising goalkeeper. Santiago Beltrán emerges as Argentina’s biggest prospect for the future. At just 21 years old, he is already River Plate’s starting goalkeeper, delivering solid performances. In addition, head coach Lionel Scaloni already called him up for two friendlies: vs. Honduras and vs. Iceland before the 2026 World Cup. If he continues his progress, he could be the great hope to be the starter in the 2030 edition, where they will look to win the title again.
Argentina faces Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly at Kyle Field tonight, but starting goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez will not be in uniform for the match. Argentina‘s superstar goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez will sit out tonight’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field as he continues to recover from a fractured ring finger on his right hand. The Aston Villa goalkeeper originally suffered the injury during warm-ups for the UEFA Europa League final against Freiburg, though he miraculously played through the fracture to help his club secure a 3-0 victory and the European trophy. Following subsequent medical evaluations, Martinez immediately entered a specialized rehabilitation program, completely ruling him out of action for Argentina’s two-match warm-up slate. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Juan Musso will get the starting nod in goal tonight against Honduras, while Geronimo Rulli is scheduled to start between the posts for their next friendly against Iceland on June 9. All good 👍 pic.twitter.com/90Yw5ZmTGo— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) June 6, 2026 Scaloni also refused to rule out the possibility of giving some playing time to Santiago Beltran. The River Plate youngster traveled with the senior delegation as a developmental fourth goalkeeper and could see minutes off the bench either tonight or in the upcoming match against Iceland. Martinez isn’t the only fitness concern for Scaloni Argentina is navigating a tricky injury landscape just days away from their official 2026 World Cup group opener against Algeria on June 16. In addition to Martinez, several names—including Leandro Paredes, Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Nico Paz, Julian Alvarez, Cristian Romero, and captain Lionel Messi—have been managing varying degrees of physical discomfort. While a few individuals have entered the final stages of rehabilitation and recently rejoined full squad training, others continue to work on isolated, individual programs to ensure they hit peak physical condition by the time the tournament kicks off in North America. Amid these lingering fitness concerns, the Argentine manager was brutally honest with reporters, warning his players that anyone who isn’t performing at 100% physical capacity risks being cut from the final 26-man World Cup roster. “Could it happen? Absolutely,” Scaloni warned regarding potential last-minute changes to his final squad list. “We are entirely clear on the fact that if a player is not physically right, they will be left out. We have no doubts about that“.
With some players dealing with physical setbacks, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly identified five backup players that could have a last-minute call-up to be part of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Scaloni has already locked in his final roster as Argentina begins its World Cup title defense in North America. However, a select group of five alternate players remain on high alert, as Scaloni has reportedly touched base with them regarding potential last-minute injury call-ups. Although the 26-man roster has been formally submitted, the physical condition of several players remains under close scrutiny. Scaloni has reportedly made clear that any player who fails to meet the required fitness standards could be removed from the list, and a small group of reserves has been kept on notice as a precaution. According to Argentine outlet Doble Amarilla, Scaloni’s coaching staff has identified five players across different positions who could receive a call-up at short notice. The players in question are goalkeeper Santiago Beltran, defenders Nicolas Capaldo and Marcos Senesi, and midfielders Maximo Perrone and Emiliano Buendia. Each player has been selected with a specific contingency in mind, their profiles matching particular needs in the current squad. As reported by the outlet, Scaloni’s staff has communicated to these five players that they should remain available until 24 hours before the start of the World Cup, which is the window FIFA has established for roster changes resulting from certified medical situations. #SelecciónMayor Postales 📸 de un nuevo día de actividades en Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/XJuuwNF2ub— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) June 3, 2026 Five players on standby for six with fitness concerns The five-player reserve list was assembled with clear purpose, as each name directly corresponds to a current fitness concern within the squad. Lionel Messi currently heads a list of six players managing physical issues, joined by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, defenders Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel, and midfielders Nico Paz and Leandro Paredes. The profiles of the five backup players align precisely with the positions at risk, each one a potential like-for-like solution should a roster change become necessary. With Argentina aiming to become back-to-back World Cup champions, these five players will need to delay their summer plans and remain ready. Last-minute changes have happened before Scaloni’s contingency planning is informed not only by the current crop of fitness concerns but also by what happened in the buildup to the 2022 World Cup. Just before the tournament began in Qatar, Nicolas Gonzalez was ruled out with a biceps femoris tear in his left leg, and Joaquin Correa was disaffected due to Achilles tendinitis in his left leg. In their place, Angel Correa and Thiago Almada were called up as surprise additions by Scaloni, both going on to play a role, albeit a limited one, as Argentina went all the way to claim the World Cup title.
Lionel Scaloni expressed complete confidence in Argentina's depth between the posts as the coaching staff monitors a finger injury sustained by starting goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Argentina’s undisputed No. 1, Emiliano Martinez, sparked heavy concern within the national team’s camp after admitting he played through the recent UEFA Europa League final with a broken finger. Amid the sudden injury cloud, manager Lionel Scaloni made a point to publicly back his reserve goalkeepers while the medical staff monitors the Aston Villa star’s recovery timeline ahead of the 2026 World Cup. “We are hoping his injury heals quickly, and we are waiting for him with open arms because he is incredibly important to this group,” Scaloni stated during an interview with DSports. “In any case, we have guys on the roster whom we trust completely, but there is no denying that Emiliano is fundamental to our system”. While Argentina have yet to officially lock in their final 26-man World Cup roster, Scaloni’s broader goalkeeper pool has plenty of coverage. Beyond Martinez, the manager included Geronimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Walter Benitez, Facundo Cambeses, and highly-rated youngster Santiago Beltran on his preliminary 55-man provisional list submitted to FIFA. Out of that group, three goalkeepers will ultimately punch their ticket to North America. Recent reports indicate that the up-and-coming Beltran stands a serious chance of securing a spot, either as the official third-string keeper or as the designated training sparring partner to work alongside the veterans. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de DSPORTS (@dsports) In fact, Beltran is already one of six players formally confirmed to be part of the expanded 30-plus-man squad selected for Argentina’s upcoming World Cup warm-up matches on US soil. The reigning champions are scheduled to face Honduras on June 6 before wrapping up their tournament preparations against Iceland on June 9. Martinez likely ruled out for June friendlies While Santiago Beltran is locked in for the upcoming exhibition matches, Martinez will almost certainly sit them out. Renowned Argentine soccer insider Gaston Edul confirmed that while “Dibu’s” finger fracture will not require surgery, it does carry a mandatory recovery period of roughly 20 days. As a result, Martinez was already left out of Aston Villa’s Premier League season finale—where his side secured a massive 2-1 victory over Manchester City—and he will be probably rested through the June international window to ensure he is fully fit for the World Cup opener. Argentina’s 2026 World Cup group stage schedule The reigning world champions enter the tournament as the top-seeded heavyweight in Group J. Argentina will officially launch their title defense on Tuesday, June 16, squaring off against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Following the opener, the Albiceleste will relocate to Texas to play their remaining two group fixtures at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. They will clash with Austria on Monday, June 22, before closing out the opening round against tournament debutants Jordan on Saturday, June 27, aiming to comfortably book their spot in the newly formatted Round of 32.
Lionel Scaloni is reportedly planning to bring more than 30 players to the United States for Argentina’s matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina are one of the national teams still delaying a final decision on the 26-player roster that will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Scaloni reportedly has concrete plans for the pre-tournament friendlies that will take place in the United States. “The Argentina national team will bring more than 26 players on the pre-World Cup tour for the friendlies against Iceland and Honduras,” journalist Gaston Edul, an Argentina national team insider for TyC Sports, said Tuesday through his official X account. “More than 30 are going.” In that group, in addition to the stars who are usually part of every call-up, there will also be several young players who could be options for training sessions and even for the two friendlies. “Capaldo, Aranda, Freitas and Santiago Beltran have been called up… Ignacio Ovando of Rosario Central and Simon Escobar of Velez will also travel with the squad,” Edul added. Three of them were part of the 55-player preliminary list Argentina submitted to FIFA two weeks ago: Santiago Beltran, goalkeeper for River Plate; Nicolas Capaldo, a right back/defensive midfielder for Hamburger SV; and Tomas Aranda, a forward for Boca Juniors. La Selección Argentina va a llevar a más de 26 jugadores en la gira previa del Mundial para los amistosos contra Islandia y Honduras:Están convocados Capaldo, Aranda, Freitas y Santiago Beltrán.Van más de 30.— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) May 26, 2026 Joining them are Joaquin Freitas, a 19-year-old forward who has seen significant playing time with River Plate in recent months, as well as Rosario Central defender Ignacio Ovando and Velez Sarsfield left back Simon Escobar. However, they were not part of the preliminary roster, making them ineligible for the World Cup. Argentina’s doubts ahead of the World Cup Many of the world’s top national teams have already confirmed their squads for the 2026 World Cup in North America, including England, Spain, France, Germany and Brazil. Argentina, however, are still waiting, with FIFA’s deadline set for June 1. The delay in Lionel Scaloni’s final decision regarding the 26-player World Cup squad is tied to the status of several important players who are dealing with injuries, with their recovery being monitored daily by the coaching staff. The biggest issue is in defense. Argentina’s two main right backs are currently injured: Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel. That creates uncertainty regarding the final roster construction, especially because of the potential need to include a third player at the position if necessary. Juan Foyth could have been the ideal candidate for that role, since he can also play as a center back, but his serious Achilles tendon injury ruled him out. That is why Nicolas Capaldo was included on the 55-player list, along with Union Saint-Gilloise’s Kevin Mac Allister. Adding to the situation are the injuries suffered by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and center back Cristian Romero, although there are no doubts about their availability for the World Cup. And, on top of that, there is also the muscle fatigue that forced Lionel Messi to leave Inter Miami’s most recent match against Philadelphia Union. Argentina’s upcoming matches Before making their FIFA tournament debut against Algeria on June 16, Argentina will play two friendly matches. The first will be on June 6 against Honduras at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, while the second against Iceland will take place three days later at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
Argentina have received a massive boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is expected to be completely unhindered despite admitting he played through his last club match with a broken finger. Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez is fresh off capturing the UEFA Europa League title following Aston Villa’s commanding 3-0 victory over Freiburg, a match where he shockingly admitted to playing with a broken finger. However, what initially threatened to become a major crisis for Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup appears to be a false alarm. According to ESPN Argentina national team insider Gustavo Yarroch, Martinez will undergo further medical scans on his hand, but the finger injury will not sideline the goalkeeper or impede his ability to play. Consequently, Martinez is expected to feature without issue in Aston Villa’s final Premier League match of the season away against Manchester City. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, he will be fully available for Argentina’s upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies and the marquee tournament in North America. Following the Europa League trophy celebration, Martinez confessed that he actually broke his finger during the pre-match warm-ups. Defying the pain, the Argentine played the full 90 minutes between the posts for Villa, proving crucial in securing the continental silverware. 🚨 Dibu Martínez: “I played with a broken finger. It was not easy but these things can be part of the process”. pic.twitter.com/1iYTbO004O— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2026 Scaloni reportedly considering extra goalkeeper for World Cup squad While Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has yet to officially unveil his provisional roster for the 2026 World Cup, Martinez’s spot as the undisputed starting goalkeeper is set in stone. Nevertheless, ESPN reports suggest that the manager is considering bringing a fourth goalkeeper along with the delegation. The player in question is River Plate’s Santiago Beltran, who has showcased remarkable composure and consistency since being promoted to the first team—a rare feat for such a young keeper. In 24 appearances, the 21-year-old prospect has conceded just 15 goals while racking up 12 clean sheets, guiding his team to 15 wins, four draws, and five losses. Crucially, Scaloni’s intention is to call up Beltran primarily as a training partner to work alongside the senior squad throughout the World Cup campaign, effectively serving as the 27th member of the delegation. Under official FIFA regulations, final tournament rosters are strictly capped at 26 players, meaning Beltran would only be eligible to enter the official matchday squad if one of the three primary goalkeepers suffers a tournament-ending injury.
Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reportedly been reduced by coach Lionel Scaloni as the final decision draws near. Argentina are entering the final stretch of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will attempt to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago. Lionel Scaloni must finalize the 26-man squad, and he has reportedly already made an initial decision. Last week, Argentina officially announced their preliminary 55-player squad, headlined by Lionel Messi and notable absences Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala. That number, however, must now be reduced, and reports indicate progress has already been made in that process. “The Argentina national team reserved approximately 35 players with notifications sent to European clubs. They are not going to bring everyone to Argentina,” TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, who specializes in covering Argentina, said Tuesday on his official X account. This means that, from the original 55-player list, several players will be cut even before the final roster is confirmed. The decision is tied to players based outside the country, as traveling to South America would be unreasonable if they are already no longer part of Scaloni’s plans. La Selección Argentina reservó aproximadamente 35 jugadores con avisos a clubes europeos.No van hacer venir a todos a Argentina.El cuerpo técnico de la Selección ya está en el país y la idea es tomar la decisión de la lista definitiva para el Mundial esta semana.— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) May 19, 2026 Aside from those players, there are also several pre-selected players currently playing for clubs in Argentina and Brazil whose release is not necessary until the final moment, since they will not need to travel long distances. They are Facundo Cambeses, Santiago Beltran, Agustin Giay, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, German Pezzella, Lautaro Di Lollo, Marcos Acuña, Gabriel Rojas, Leandro Paredes, Anibal Moreno, Milton Delgado, Tomas Andrada and Jose Lopez. When must Argentina announce their final World Cup squad? While some national teams such as France, Portugal and Brazil have already announced their final 26-player squads for the World Cup, FIFA regulations allow teams to delay that decision for a few more days, with the deadline set for June 1. However, reports indicate that Lionel Scaloni will not wait until the final day to announce the cuts. “The national team coaching staff are already in the country and the idea is to make the decision on the final World Cup squad this week,” Gaston Edul added on X. Argentina players dealing with injury concerns One of the main reasons Lionel Scaloni has likely not yet announced the final World Cup roster — and has instead only reduced the list to 35 players — is that several players are dealing with fitness issues, with their recovery being closely monitored. Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the remainder of Tottenham’s season, although he is expected to be fit for Argentina’s opening match against Algeria on June 16. Gonzalo Montiel and Nahuel Molina are in similar situations, while Nicolas Gonzalez is expected to make a full recovery soon from a muscle injury.
Just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have officially announced their preliminary squad. Amid the uncertainty, head coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi, while leaving out Ángel Di María along with five other champions from Qatar. Argentina have managed to maintain their status as CONMEBOL’s top national team, impressing in the qualifiers. Demonstrating his mastery, Lionel Scaloni has successfully rebuilt his roster while maintaining a high level of competitiveness. Although Lionel Messi’s participation was initially in doubt, he has been included in the preliminary squad, as he remains the team’s linchpin. However, Ángel Di María is officially out of the tournament, along with other key players. Ángel Di María remained firm in his retirement from the national team, ruling out a return to play in the 2026 edition. Nevertheless, Lionel Messi decided to continue with Argentina, shining in the Qualifiers from both a scoring and creative standpoint. Because of this, the 38-year-old star has been included in the preliminary squad, aiming to be an undisputed starter in his sixth participation in the tournament. Lionel Scaloni has shown that he is carrying out a generational transition in Argentina, including young players in the preliminary squad such as Santiago Castro, José Manuel López, Mateo Pellegrino, Nicolás Paz, and others. In addition, the head coach has given several youngsters a prominent role during the latest friendly matches, looking for them to make a difference either as substitutes or starters for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the inclusion of the youngsters, Argentina are keeping their veteran core, retaining Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo de Paul, and Nicolás Otamendi, who are all expected to be starters in what could be their final World Cup edition. Alongside them, Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez are set to complement Lionel Messi in attack, as he pursues his second consecutive title. Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina celebrate with the trophy. 6 World Cup champions from Qatar will miss the 2026 World Cup Argentina have already begun rebuilding their roster, aiming to remain competitive for the 2030 edition. With this in mind, head coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to leave Paulo Dybala, Juan Foyth, Alejandro Gómez, and Ángel Correa off the preliminary 2026 roster, despite they have not announced their retirement from the national team. While Angel Di Maria and Franco Armani are also absent, they chose not to return to the national team. Argentina’s full preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup Head coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to rely on a preliminary squad with very few changes compared to what we have seen in the latest matches. Blending Qatar-winning veterans with young players, Argentina are aiming to become champions of the 2026 edition, with Lionel Messi leading the attack once again. Here is the full official list. Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez – Aston Villa, Gerónimo Rulli – Olympique De Marsella, Juan Musso – Atlético De Madrid, Walter Benítez – Crystal Palace, Facundo Cambeses – Racing Club, Santiago Beltran – River Plate Defenders: Agustín Giay – Palmeiras , Gonzalo Montiel – River Plate, Nahuel Molina – Atlético De Madrid, Nicolás Capaldo – Hamburgo Sv, Kevin Mac Allister – Union Saint Gilloise, Lucas Martinez Quarta – River Plate, Marcos Senesi – Bournemounth, Lisandro Martínez – Manchester United, Nicolás Otamendi – Sl Benfica, Germán Pezzella – River Plate, Leonardo Balerdi – Olympique De Marsella, Cristian Romero – Tottenham Hotspur, Lautaro Di Lollo – Boca Juniors, Zaid Romero – Getafe Cf, Facundo Medina – Olympique De Marsella, Marcos Acuña – River Plate, Nicolás Tagliafico – Olympique De Lyon, Gabriel Rojas – Racing Club. Midfielders/Forwards: Máximo Perrone – Calcio Como 1907, Leandro Paredes – Boca Juniors, Guido Rodríguez – Valencia Cf, Aníbal Moreno – River Plate, Milton Delga
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