Nicky Clescenco
MoldovaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Nicky Clescenco 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Nicky Clescenco has appeared in 5 Premiership matches this season, totalling 247 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 5 | 247 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.64 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 106 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.51 |
| Total | 7 | 353 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6.60 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.36 | 80 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.10 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.70 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.36 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.10 | 53 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.73 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Nicky Clescenco has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicky Clescenco has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 124 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 72 | 26.20 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 62 | 22.60 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.73 | 12 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.73 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 37 | 13.48 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 4 | 1.46 | 2 |
Nicky Clescenco has completed 62 of 72 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.46 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 4.37 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 13 | 4.74 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.36 | 5 |
| Touches | 127 | 46.30 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 12.75 | 51 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.82 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.36 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.09 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.36 | 2 |
Nicky Clescenco completes 4 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.55 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.46 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.73 | 34 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.82 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 2.91 | 5 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nicky Clescenco makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.09 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.46 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicky Clescenco has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left winger (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Moldova squad
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Ș. Bodișteanu
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D. Puscas25 yrs#37
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V. Stina28 yrs#13
S. Perciun20 yrs#21
V. Rață33 yrs#22O. David19 yrs#24
T. Lungu31 yrs#39
V. Bogaciuc26 yrs#79
Nicky Clescenco previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nicky Clescenco
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Nicky Clescenco has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 247 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicky Clescenco has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicky Clescenco has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (33% success rate). Nicky Clescenco has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicky Clescenco has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 62 from 72 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Nicky Clescenco has won 13 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Nicky Clescenco has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Nicky Clescenco
Nicky Clescenco is a 24-year-old forward playing for Kilmarnock in the Premiership, representing Moldova. Nicky Clescenco is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 23 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Nicky Clescenco's most recent match was away at Livingston on December 27th. Kilmarnock won 1-4. Nicky Clescenco played 66 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-4 winatLivingston(66 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.31)
- December 16th3-1 winvsDundee(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th0-3 winatSt. Mirren(46 mins, rating 6.34)
- January 14th3-0 winvsDundee United(46 mins, rating 6.33)
- November 13th1-0 lossatAberdeen(77 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Nicky Clescenco and Kilmarnock are next in action on October 22nd against St. Johnstone in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at Kilmarnock
Nicky Clescenco currently plays alongside Ethan Schilte-Brown, Erik Ring, Dominic Thompson, Nicky Clescenco, Scott Tiffoney, George Stanger, Tyreece John-Jules, Aaron Tshibola, Tom Lowery, Joe Hugill, Djenairo Daniels, Maksymilian Stryjek, Michael Schjönning-Larsen, Jamie Brandon, Jack Thomson, Robbie Deas, Callum Ferie, Roshaun Mathurin, Bailey Rice, Rory McKenzie, Eddie Beach, Greg Kiltie and Mark O'Hara at Kilmarnock.