The Ageless Commander: How Sergio Ramos’s Balanced Impact Rating Defies Time in Liga MX
LIGA MX APERTURA
Regular Season Impact Report
Before the playoff frenzy begins, we analyze the Impact Rating (IR) of the league’s top performers. From elite European imports to high-flying goalkeepers, discover who truly defined the regular season.
SPOTLIGHT: Sergio Ramos—Balanced Veteran Faces Playoff Rival
Ramos is statistically unique among defenders. His ability to impact the game offensively (24.28 Att IR) is almost identical to his defensive work (20.68 Def IR). Below are his Top 5 Performances of the season, showcasing his ability to dominate on both ends.
QUARTER-FINALS WARNING
Ramos’s lowest impact game (21.0 IR) was against his upcoming rival, **Club América**. Monterrey must rely on the veteran defender recovering his elite form to advance.
Avg Season IR: 44.96
Performance Insight
While Ramos had a masterclass against Santos Laguna (74.3 IR), his struggle against Club América highlights the tactical battle awaiting Monterrey. His ability to dominate the box will define the series.
Featured Comparison: The 17-Year Gap
Age Range in Top 10The top 10 features a stark contrast: Sergio Ramos (39), defying age with world-class positioning, versus Oscar García (22), the Leon prodigy relying on explosive reflexes.
Strength: Balanced. Nearly equal attacking and defensive contributions.
Strength: Defensive Volume. High-risk, high-reward shot stopping.
Regular Season Summary: The Top 10 Leaderboard
This definitive ranking of the regular season players by Impact Rating reveals the top performers across all positions. Click a player’s name to view their 365Scores profile in a new tab.
Leaderboard Key Takeaways
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Sergio Canales (56.33 IR) dominates with a rare blend of elite attacking output and significant defensive work rate.
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Three Goalkeepers made the top 10, an anomaly driven by high-volume, high-xG saves, proving that shot-stoppers were high-leverage assets this season.
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Toluca & Tigres both feature multiple players in the top 10 (Paulinho, A. Vega, Angel Correa, Juan Brunetta), signaling strong offensive depth entering the playoffs.
Impact Profile: Attacking vs. Defensive Contribution
This scatter plot separates the Goal Creators (high Y-axis) from the Goal Preventers (high X-axis). AMCs cluster in the top-right quadrant, highlighting balanced offensive leadership.
Bubble size represents Total Average Impact Rating
Positional Dominance Breakdown
A quick look at how the top talent is distributed across the pitch in the Apertura regular season.
- AMC (30%): The most represented role, confirming the importance of creative attacking midfielders.
- Forward (30%): Pure strikers and wide forwards, essential for converting chances into goals.
- Goalkeeper (30%): The high percentage here highlights the impact of elite shot-stopping in tight Liga MX matches.
- Center Back (10%): Dominated solely by Sergio Ramos, the one defender versatile enough to join the offensive-minded group.
