Nicolas Otamendi

Born: February 12, 1988

Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Weight: 12st 11lb (81kg)

Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality: Argentina Argentine

Position: Centre-back
Nicolas Otamendi
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Career History
Senior2010-2014Porto
→ 2014Atletico Mineiro (loan)
2014-2015Valencia
2015-2020Manchester City
2020-Benfica
International2009-Argentina
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UCL TOTW GW5 BADGES
Champions League GW5 Team of the Week: Kylian Mbappe, Declan Rice, Vitinha
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week for gameweek five, including Kylian Mbappe, Declan Rice and Vitinha.
20:27
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring on September 4, 2025
Argentina lineup vs. Angola: Predicted XI for clash with Scaloni set to make decisions over Messi start and Martinez replacement
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's international friendly against Angola.
Nov 12, 21:07
Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi pictured on October 29, 2025
Preview:Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Vitoria de Guimaraes and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 30, 23:46
Newcastle United players celebrate Anthony Gordon's goal against Union SG on October 1, 2025
Preview:Newcastle United vs Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Newcastle United and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 22:22
Benfica's Georgiy Sudakov and Vangelis Pavlidis pictured on Octobrt 5, 2025
Preview:Chaves vs Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Taca de Portugal clash between Chaves and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 15, 16:15
Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on June 10, 2025
Argentina lineup vs. Puerto Rico: Predicted XI for La Albiceleste with uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi's availability
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in Tuesday's friendly against Puerto Rico at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium.
Oct 12, 23:32
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni on June 10, 2025
Preview:Puerto Rico vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Puerto Rico and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 12, 23:28
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Venezuela's Arquimedes Figuera in action on June 19, 2016
Venezuela vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Argentina and Venezuela.
Oct 8, 15:27
Jose Mourinho reacts to his player getting a yellow card during the Champions League on September 30, 2025
Chelsea 1-0 Benfica: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jose Mourinho's return ends in Champions League disappointment
Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge ends in disappointment as Enzo Maresca's Chelsea beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sep 30, 19:57
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo in January 2025.
Chelsea vs. Benfica team news: Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro decisions made for Champions League fixture
Chelsea and Benfica announce their starting lineups for Tuesday's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 30, 18:41
Santa Clara manager Vasco Matos during the UEFA Conference League play-off match
Preview:Santa Clara vs Alverca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Santa Clara and Alverca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 18, 23:02
Qurban Qurbanov Qarabag coach
Preview:Benfica vs Qarabag FK - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Benfica and Qarabag FK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 13:59
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni on June 10, 2025
Otamendi red card: Lionel Scaloni to lose key Argentina defender for World Cup opener following Ecuador defeat
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi is set to miss the first game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Sep 10, 11:47
Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on June 10, 2025
Argentina lineup vs. Ecuador: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier with Lionel Scaloni set to pick Lionel Messi replacement
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Sep 8, 00:02
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates on March 5, 2025
Preview:Benfica vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Club World Cup clash between Benfica and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 20:24
Angel Di Maria in action for Benfica on December 11, 2024
Preview:Benfica vs Auckland City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Club World Cup clash between Benfica and Auckland City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 18, 16:05
Rodrigo Battaglia pictured in June 2025
Club World Cup: Boca Juniors break 25-year streak but can’t hold off Benfica’s comeback
For nearly 25 years, no South American team had taken a two-goal lead over a European side in the Club World Cup, but Boca Juniors ended that streak this Monday (16th).
Jun 17, 06:26
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
2026 World Cup: One year to go - the top 10 finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time, one year out from the start of the 2026 edition.
Jun 11, 16:54
Benfica's Fredrik Aursnes pictured on May 3, 2025
Preview:Benfica vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 8, 19:44
Benfica's Bruno Lage pictured on  on March 11, 2025
Preview:Benfica vs. Arouca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Arouca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 11, 17:51
Porto head coach Martin Anselmi reacts on February 7, 2025
Preview:Casa Pia vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Casa Pia and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 10, 20:28
 Gil Vicente's Cesar Peixoto on March 15, 2025
Preview:Gil Vicente vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Gil Vicente and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 26, 15:32
Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul on November 19, 2024
Argentina lineup vs. Brazil: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Buenos Aires.
Mar 23, 20:44
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni on October 15, 2024
Preview:Argentina vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 19:31
Argentina's Lionel Messi in action on November 19, 2024
Argentina lineup vs. Uruguay: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo.
Mar 20, 01:18
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring on March 11, 2025
Barcelona (4)3-1(1) Benfica: Highlights, man of the match as Lamine Yamal and Raphinha create history in last-16 win
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha play starring roles to guide Barcelona to a 3-1 second-leg victory in their Champions League last-16 tie against Benfica.
Mar 11, 19:44
Argentina's Claudio Echeverri on January 17, 2025
Claudio Echeverri: Man City confirm first-team arrival, squad number as 'the next Lionel Messi' reacts to Etihad transfer
Claudio Echeverri reacts to officially joining Manchester City, who confirm his shirt number and first-team integration into Pep Guardiola's squad.
Feb 27, 13:58
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham on February 11, 2025
Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Week: Jude Bellingham, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week from the first legs of the knockout round playoffs in the competition.
Feb 13, 13:36
Maghnes Akliouche of Monaco celebrates scoring against Barcelona on September 19, 2024
Preview:Monaco vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Monaco and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 10, 19:19
Dario Poveda, Elves Balde and Angelo Neto of Farense celebrate after scoring on November 2, 2024
Preview:SC Farense vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Taca de Portugal clash between SC Farense and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 23:46
 Abdukodir Khusanov has been linked with a January move to Man City on January 6, 2025
Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City's transfer interest "very obvious" - but is "talented" defender destined to start immediately under Pep Guardiola?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that it is "very obvious" that Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov could complete a transfer to the Etihad Stadium in January.
Jan 6, 21:05
Angel Di Maria in action for Benfica on December 11, 2024
Preview:Benfica vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 21:42
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford on May 25, 2024
Man United transfer news: Club 'warming to idea' of cashing in on Real Madrid-linked star
Manchester United are reportedly willing to cash in on key defender Lisandro Martinez, if rumours that Real Madrid will bid for the player summer are true.
Dec 10, 23:48
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring on October 15, 2024
Argentina vs. Peru: Predicted XI for World Cup holders in key qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture with Peru on Tuesday night.
Nov 17, 12:39
Argentina's Lionel Messi in action on July 14, 2024
Preview:Argentina vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 12:29
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim before the match on November 1, 2024
Man United injury news: One defender returns, but another pulls out of international duty ahead of Ruben Amorim's first game
New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reportedly suffers a defensive injury blow ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich Town in two weeks.
Nov 13, 00:21
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany in September 2024
Preview:Bayern Munich vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 11:46
Kerem Akturkoglu of Benfica on September 28, 2024
Preview:Benfica vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Benfica and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 21, 16:53
Argentina players celebrate their goal on September 5, 2024
Preview:Argentina vs. Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 16:03
Gustavo Alfaro head coach of Costa Rica during the game between Costa Rica and Paraguay as part of the CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 group D, at Q2 Stadium, on July 02, 2024
Preview:Paraguay vs. Venezuela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Paraguay and Venezuela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 13:18