G. Fernández — season analysis
Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites (Uruguay), aged 31, leads the line for Cruz Azul (Liga MX) in 2025/26, and his job description is simple: goals.
His ledger reads 14 goals plus 6 assists from 34 matches, 20 direct contributions in all. That comes across 2,231 minutes on the pitch, or 0.56 goals per 90 minutes and 0.81 goal involvements per 90. He has started 21 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 159 minutes. Those 14 goals place him #7 in the Liga MX scoring charts on this site.
From 64 shots, 55% on target, his shot conversion is 22%. On the creative side he has produced 24 key passes while completing 67% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 40% of his dribbles.
He wins 50% of his duels. 3 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 16.3 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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