Gustaf Nilsson
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Match-by-match stats
Gustaf Nilsson 2024/2025 season stats
As a striker, Gustaf Nilsson has appeared in 29 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,844 minutes at an average rating of 7.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 29 | 1,844 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 23 | 7.19 |
 Champions League | 7 | 173 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.66 |
| Total | 36 | 2,017 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 7.09 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 0.40 | 71 |
| Goal involvements | 14 | 0.68 | 81 |
| Shots | 76 | 3.70 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 31 | 1.50 | 86 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 16 | 0.78 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 29 | 1.42 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 16 | 0.78 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0.20 | 95 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Key passes | 19 | 0.90 | 23 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.34 | 15 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.34 | 54 |
Gustaf Nilsson has taken 76 shots with 31 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Gustaf Nilsson has 5 assists and 19 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 263 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 341 | 16.60 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 204 | 10.00 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.34 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 26 |
| Backward passes | 43 | 2.10 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 1.37 | 37 |
Gustaf Nilsson has completed 204 of 341 passes at 60% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.54 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 1.66 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 130 | 6.34 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 67 | 3.27 | 86 |
| Touches | 684 | 33.40 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 166 | 8.10 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.39 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 33 | 1.61 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.12 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.54 | 68 |
Gustaf Nilsson completes 11 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 130 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 1.12 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.34 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Clearances | 19 | 0.93 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 1.32 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Gustaf Nilsson makes 23 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 48 | 2.34 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.24 | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 24.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 81 | 3.95 | 91 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gustaf Nilsson has committed 48 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 24 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly striker (20 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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S. Campbell
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H. Vetlesen26 yrs#10
C. Sandra22 yrs#11
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22 yrs
Sweden squad
A. Isak26 yrs#9
A. Bernhardsson27 yrs#11
V. Gyökeres28 yrs#14G. Nilsson29 yrs#19
A. Elanga24 yrs#20
T. Ali28 yrs#22
H. Johansson28 yrs#6
B. Nygren25 yrs#8
J. Karlström31 yrs#8
L. Bergvall20 yrs#15
E. Stroud24 yrs#17
B. Zeneli
23 yrs#23
Y. Ayari22 yrs#26
M. Svanberg27 yrs#32
Gustaf Nilsson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 165 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 35 | 2,300 | 16 | 4 | 30 | 15 | 7.22 |
 Europa League | 6 | 280 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4.47 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 313 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 1,036 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 6.68 |
| Europa League | 9 | 166 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
About Gustaf Nilsson
Pro League 2024/2025 season
This season in the Pro League, Gustaf Nilsson has scored 9 goals and 5 assists across 29 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1844 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Gustaf Nilsson has attempted 76 shots with 31 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gustaf Nilsson has created 7 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (32% success rate). Gustaf Nilsson has contributed 19 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gustaf Nilsson has registered 23 tackles (7 won), 2 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 204 from 341 pass attempts, a 60% pass accuracy rate. Gustaf Nilsson has won 130 of 276 total duels.
Discipline
Gustaf Nilsson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 48 fouls and winning 33.
About Gustaf Nilsson
Gustaf Nilsson is a 29-year-old forward playing for Club Brugge in the Pro League, representing Sweden. Gustaf Nilsson is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 23 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
Gustaf Nilsson's most recent match was away at France on May 15th. Club Brugge lost 3-0. Gustaf Nilsson played 1 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Gustaf Nilsson and Club Brugge are next in action on December 16th against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Super Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Club Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise match preview.
Teammates at Club Brugge
Gustaf Nilsson currently plays alongside Andrej Vasovic, Joaquin Seys, Gustaf Nilsson, Cisse Sandra, Raphael Onyedika, Tian Nai Koren, Gianluca Okon, Joel Ordóñez, Axl De Corte, Jorne Spileers, Félix Lemaréchal, Lynnt Audoor, Hans Vanaken, Hugo Siquet, Shandre Campbell, Bjorn Meijer, Christos Tzolis, Brandon Mechele, Romeo Vermant, Mamadou Diakhon, Kyriani Sabbe, Carlos Forbs, Vince Osuji, Yann Sommer, Hugo Vetlesen, Nicolò Tresoldi, Argus Vanden Driessche, Nordin Jackers, Cheveyo Tsawa and Ludovit Reis at Club Brugge.