Independiente faces Holan's Central: the three players with the best average on Vaccari's team who are key to reaching the top spot
Independiente has an important match to play this Saturday at 6:30 PM when they visit Rosario Central in a match with a special flavor: Julio Vaccari's team wants to climb to the top of Group B, and they'll face Ariel Holan , an old acquaintance. The coach who gave them a Sudamericana title will face the Rojo again.
But beyond the reunion with Holan , all eyes will be on three key figures in Vaccari's team who not only perform on the pitch, but also in the most famous game among fans: the Great Coach . With very high averages, Álvaro Angulo, Felipe Loyola, and Gabriel Ávalos are key pieces to understand why Independiente has a real chance of leading their zone.
The Colombian defender , who joined the club in early 2025, quickly became a regular in the starting lineup and is now one of the most solid players in Julio Vaccari's tenure. Averaging 11.3 points for the Gran DT , Álvaro Angulo leads all Independiente players in terms of statistical performance.
His contribution goes far beyond the defensive: the center back has already scored three goals in the tournament, a more than interesting number for his position.
The team's second-best average is also in defense. Felipe Loyola , the Chilean who earned a spot in the starting eleven with outstanding performances, maintains an average of 10.3 points in the Gran DT . His name is already a regular in the virtual game's player lineups, and it's no coincidence: his numbers back him up.
Loyola stands out for its solid defense and offensive prowess. Photo: Clarín Archive.
In addition to his solidity at the back, Loyola surprises with an attacking prowess unusual for his position. With six goals since joining the Rojo , he's one of the team's top scorers and often emerges as a solution in tight matches. He's one of the tournament's great revelations.
In attack, the star player is Gabriel Ávalos . The Paraguayan striker is second in the Liga Profesional scoring charts with eight goals, just behind Maravilla Martínez. With an average of 8.3 points in the Grand DT , It is also one of the most even performances within the team.
Ávalos is one of coach Vaccari's best-performing bets : his physical presence, his ability to play with his back to goal, and his power in front of goal have cemented him as a regular starter.
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