Geronimo Rulli
The warrior from La Plata. World Champion, penalty tamer, and a heart that beats to the rhythm of the Vélodrome.
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Geronimo Rulli
- Playing Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
- Argentinean
Born on in The context text ``` La Plata
Gerónimo Rulli did not arrive in Marseille by chance. His journey, from his formative club Estudiantes to his stints in Europe (Real Sociedad, Montpellier, Villarreal, Ajax), is that of a fighter who never backs down. It's no coincidence that he has won the trophies that matter: a Europa League with Villarreal and, most importantly, the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. He has the mindset of a winner, a sine qua non condition to establish himself here. More importantly, he has understood the club. By comparing the fervor of the Vélodrome to that of Boca Juniors supporters, he has shown that he does not see OM as just an employer, but as a passion, a popular volcano that reminds him of his country. He has the right DNA.
On the field, his first season was marked by his specialty: high-pressure moments. He made club history by becoming the first goalkeeper since Opta analysis began (2006/07) to stop three penalties in a single Ligue 1 season. These decisive saves demonstrated a steel mentality under pressure. Unshakeable, he played every minute of the championship, proof of De Zerbi's absolute confidence. His footwork fits perfectly into the system, with a high pass accuracy (86.9%) that makes him essential for initial play build-up.
However, as a demanding family, we must be honest. If Rulli is a leader and a penalty savior, he is not beyond reproach. His three errors leading to goals last season are blemishes on an otherwise positive record. His "goals prevented" statistic (+1.55) shows that he is a good goalkeeper on his line, but not yet an impenetrable wall that steals points on his own. The paradox is there: how can one be so imperial on penalties and experience such costly lapses in concentration? This is the central point of his evaluation. The Vélodrome adores him for his grinta, but to reach the pantheon of Mandanda, these errors must be erased.
For the 2025/26 season and the return to the Champions League, he is our undisputed number 1. His challenge will be to find consistency at all times, to combine his Argentine warrior spirit with unwavering concentration for 90 minutes. If he succeeds, he will no longer be just a good goalkeeper for OM; he will become the true guardian of the temple.
- Appearances
- 34
- Matches Started
- 34
- Minutes Played
- 3060
Disciplinary Statistics
- Yellow Cards
- 1
- Direct Red Cards
- 0
- Red Cards
- 0
- Yellow Red Cards
- 0
| Attacking Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Big Chances Created | 0 |
| Big Chances Missed | 0 |
| Total Shots | 0 |
| Shots On Target | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 |
| Goal Conversion Percentage | 0.00 |
| Penalties Taken | 0 |
| Penalty Goals | 0 |
| Penalties Won | 0 |
| Penalties Conceded | 2 |
| Shots From Set Piece | 0 |
| Free Kick Goals | 0 |
| Goals From Inside The Box | 0 |
| Goals From Outside The Box | 0 |
| Shots From Inside The Box | 0 |
| Shots From Outside The Box | 0 |
| Headed Goals | 0 |
| Left Foot Goals | 0 |
| Right Foot Goals | 0 |
| Own Goals | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 |
| Hit Woodwork | 0 |
| Passing Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Accurate Passes | 929 |
| Inaccurate Passes | 140 |
| Total Passes | 1069 |
| Accurate Passes Percentage | 86.90 |
| Accurate Own Half Passes | 889 |
| Accurate Opposition Half Passes | 40 |
| Accurate Final Third Passes | 9 |
| Key Passes | 2 |
| Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| Accurate Crosses Percentage | 0.00 |
| Total Crosses | 0 |
| Accurate Long Balls | 141 |
| Accurate Long Balls Percentage | 52.22 |
| Total Long Balls | 270 |
| Total Chipped Passes | 93 |
| Accurate Chipped Passes | 69 |
| Passes To Assist | 0 |
| Total Own Half Passes | 937 |
| Total Opposition Half Passes | 132 |
| Defensive Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 |
| Tackles Won | 3 |
| Tackles Won Percentage | 75.00 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Clearances | 33 |
| Errors Leading To Goal | 3 |
| Errors Leading To Shot | 0 |
| Dispossessed | 0 |
| Possession Lost | 147 |
| Possession Won In Attacking Third | 0 |
| Duels Lost | 7 |
| Aerial Duels Lost | 1 |
| Ground Duels Won | 12 |
| Ground Duels Won Percentage | 66.67 |
| Aerial Duels Won | 10 |
| Aerial Duels Won Percentage | 90.91 |
| Total Duels Won | 22 |
| Total Duels Won Percentage | 75.86 |
| Dribbled Past | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Touches | 1382 |
| Was Fouled | 11 |
| Fouls | 2 |
| Successful Dribbles | 0 |
| Successful Dribbles Percentage | 0.00 |
| Total Contests | 0 |
| Ball Recoveries | 232 |
| Team Of The Week Appearances | 2 |
| Scoring Frequency | 0 |
| Penalty Conversion | 0.00 |
| Set Piece Conversion | 0.00 |
| Penalty Attempts Missed | 0 |
| Penalty Attempts Hitting Post | 0 |
| Penalty Attempts On Target | 0 |