Casper Nielsen
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Match-by-match stats
Casper Nielsen 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Casper Nielsen has appeared in 26 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,879 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.34 | 80 |
| Shots | 32 | 1.50 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.50 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.45 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.19 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.38 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.67 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.67 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.29 | 72 |
Casper Nielsen has taken 32 shots with 11 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Casper Nielsen has 2 assists and 20 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 707 | 33.90 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 466 | 22.30 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 2.16 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 25 | 1.20 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 124 | 5.94 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 164 | 7.86 | 85 |
Casper Nielsen has completed 466 of 707 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 25 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.43 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 1.10 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 101 | 4.84 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 1.29 | 67 |
| Touches | 1123 | 53.80 | 42 |
| Possession lost | 392 | 18.78 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.81 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 1.29 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.57 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.29 | 24 |
Casper Nielsen completes 9 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 101 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 2.01 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 27 | 1.29 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.53 | 17 |
| Clearances | 34 | 1.63 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 76 | 3.64 | 18 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Casper Nielsen makes 42 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 0.96 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.24 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.19 | 85 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 2.25 | 43 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Casper Nielsen has committed 20 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right central midfielder (13 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and right defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrsCasper Nielsen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 19 | 551 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5.67 |
 Champions League | 6 | 146 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.84 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 31 | 1,444 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 39 | 6.46 |
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 401 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 5.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 36 | 2,657 | 9 | 0 | 41 | 63 | 7.21 |
| Champions League | 8 | 645 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 38 | 3,395 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 78 | 7.40 |
About Casper Nielsen
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Casper Nielsen has scored 5 goals and 2 assists across 26 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1879 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Casper Nielsen has attempted 32 shots with 11 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Casper Nielsen has created 14 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (39% success rate). Casper Nielsen has contributed 20 key passes and 97 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Casper Nielsen has registered 42 tackles (27 won), 11 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 466 from 707 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Casper Nielsen has won 101 of 212 total duels.
Discipline
Casper Nielsen has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 27.
About Casper Nielsen
Casper Nielsen is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Standard Liège in the Pro League, representing Denmark. Casper Nielsen is right-footed and wears the number 94 shirt. Born on 29 April 1994.
Most recent appearance
Casper Nielsen's most recent match was away at Sporting Charleroi on January 27th. Standard Liège lost 0-2. Casper Nielsen played 23 minutes with a match rating of 6.18.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Casper Nielsen and Standard Liège are next in action on August 9th against Cercle Brugge in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge match preview.
Teammates at Standard Liège
Casper Nielsen currently plays alongside Ibe Hautekiet, Daan Dierckx, Josué Homawoo, Timothé Nkada, Tobias Mohr, Laurens Goemaere, Ibrahim Karamoko, Dennis Eckert Ayensa, Alexis Trouillet, Marlon Fossey, Henry Lawrence, Casper Nielsen, Belmin Dizdarevic, Grejohn Kyei, Bosko Sutalo, Lucas Pirard, Mohammed El Hankouri, Rayan Touzghar, Adnane Abid, Gustav Julius Mortensen, Matthieu Epolo, Dimitri Lavalée, Bruny Nsimba, Marco Ilaimaharitra, René Mitongo, Bernard Nguene, Steeven Assengue, Thomas Henry and Salieu Drammeh at Standard Liège.