David Niyo
RwandaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
David Niyo 2025/2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, David Niyo has appeared in 5 Premier League matches this season, totalling 161 minutes at an average rating of 5.27. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.10 | 35 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.56 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.56 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.70 | 89 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
David Niyo has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 35th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. David Niyo has 0 assists and 3 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 72 | 40.20 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 51 | 28.50 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.68 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Niyo has completed 51 of 72 passes at 71% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.12 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.12 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 16 | 8.94 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 2.24 | 91 |
| Touches | 104 | 58.10 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 16.21 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 2.24 | 92 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.56 | 41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Niyo completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.12 | 55 |
| Clearances | 2 | 1.12 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Niyo makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 2.24 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 4.47 | 95 |
| 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 |
David Niyo has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout David Niyo
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, David Niyo has featured across 5 appearances (1 starts), totalling 161 minutes. David Niyo has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David Niyo has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). David Niyo has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David Niyo has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 51 from 72 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. David Niyo has won 16 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
David Niyo has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About David Niyo
David Niyo is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Veres in the Premier League, representing Rwanda. and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 23 June 2007.
Most recent appearance
David Niyo's most recent match was away at Metalist 1925 Kharkiv on October 24th. Veres lost 0-1. David Niyo played 20 minutes with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- October 24th0-1 lossvsMetalist 1925 Kharkiv(20 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 21st2-0 lossatKarpaty(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- July 13th1-3 lossvsKryvbas Kryvyi Rih(23 mins, rating 6.42)
- September 29th0-0 drawatRukh Vynnyky(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 12th3-3 drawvsEpitsentr Dunayivtsi(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
David Niyo and Veres are next in action on January 4th against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Veres match preview.
Teammates at Veres
David Niyo currently plays alongside Andriy Kozhukhar, Konstantinos Stamoulis, Dmytro Godya, Guilherme Bahia, Danyil Checher, Igor Kharatin, Fabrício Yan, Rostyslav Baran, Maksym Smiyan, Vitaliy Boyko, Alagie Wally, André Gonçalves, Semen Vovchenko, Mykhaylo Protasevych, Pavlo Stefanyuk, David Niyo, Vladyslav Sharay, Valentyn Gorokh, K. Cipot, Wesley Pomba and Nathanael Blair at Veres.