New signing, Oliva takes key role in Santos defence | OneFootball

Having recently arrived at Santos, defensive midfielder Christian Oliva played his first four matches for Peixe in March. Since his debut, the Uruguayan has led Alvinegro Praiano in tackles and interceptions, defensive aspects considered fundamental for his position.

Settled in

According to data platform Sofascore, in his four matches for Santos (against Mirassol, Corinthians, Internacional and Cruzeiro), Oliva has totaled 11 tackles and 11 interceptions (an average of 2.8 actions per game in each category).

In addition to leading the aforementioned statistics, the Uruguayan recorded 162 touches, 10 recoveries and 17 duels won. Christian started in Peixe’s last three matches, including the draw with Cruzeiro last Sunday, which marked coach Cuca’s debut in his new spell with the team from Baixada Santista.

At Nacional, his former club, the defensive midfielder also posted impressive defensive numbers. Last season, when he won the Uruguayan title, he recorded 166 defensive actions in 40 matches, averaging 4.15 interventions per game.

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