Santiago Bueno
WOLUruguay
Right
Nov 9, 1998
27
6'3"
168 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
WolvesGets assist
Bueno assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.
Analysis: The defender found Huge Bueno on the opening goal for Wolves but didn't have much of an impact offensively outside of that play. He'll likely be able to push more against Crystal Palace, a side which has only scored 28 times in 26 EPL matches, while conceding 32 goals.
Starts Saturday
Bueno (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash vs West Ham.
Analysis: Bueno is back and starting for Wolves after missing the last match with a leg injury. This will be just his third game played since December 20th, having been an unused option on the bench to end the 2025 season.
Hopeful to face West Ham
Bueno (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Rob Edwards, per the BBC.
Analysis: Bueno had to miss the last match with a dead leg, but appears to be recovering and is now a late call to face West Ham on Saturday. The club will monitor his progress after he started in their previous two games, hoping he can return to that spot. If not, the club will be forced into a change, with Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera and Ladislav Krejci likely to start in the defense if he misses out or is placed on the bench.
Out with injury
Bueno is unavailable for Tuesday's visit to Manchester United as he deals with a dead leg, Liam Keen of Express & Star reports.
Analysis: Bueno's absence is a late blow to the Wolves' lineup, with Jackson Tchatchoua filling in for the final game of 2025. Bueno scored his second goal of the season last weekend against Liverpool before picking up the injury. He's now questionable for upcoming matchups while he works on his recovery.
Scores in 2-1 defeat
Bueno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Liverpool.
Analysis: Bueno scored from a rebounded set piece at Anfield to bring the game back to 2-1. With the goal coming in the 51st minute, this allowed Wolves to pile on the pressure to the Premier League Champions. The defender played in his 10th game of the season and this was his second goal, making him Wolves' only player to score more than one in the Premier League this season.
Swarming defensive performance
Bueno registered four tackles (two won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Brentford.
Analysis: Bueno led the Wolverhampton defensive effort Saturday with eight clearances and four tackles (two won) as they were undone in a 2-0 home defeat versus Brentford. The appearance marked the central defender's first inclusion in the starting XI since he went as an unused substitute in each of Wolverhampton's last five league fixtures. Across his nine Premier League appearances to begin the 2025/26 campaign, Bueno has played the full 90 minutes eight times.
Scores in Saturday's draw
Bueno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Bueno opened up the scoring Saturday with an unassisted strike in the 54th minute after a scramble following a corner kick. It marked his first goal and his first shot of the season. He played well on the defensive end too, winning four tackles, intercepting three passes and making four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.
Full 90 in Carabao Cup
Bueno went the full 90 during Tuesday's 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Ham.
Analysis: Bueno has fallen out of favor in the starting XI for Wolves, making just a single bench appearance in the first two league matches. He showed his ability Tuesday though, marshaling the backline and standing tall as the best defender for Wolves. He seems set for a depth role, but when he plays Bueno is still a quality defender.
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