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Nanu
Iraklis ThessalonikiDefenderNanu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Nanu has appeared in 5 Super League matches this season, totalling 371 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.24 | 84 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.24 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.70 | 68 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.73 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Nanu has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 186 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nanu has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 124 minutes. Nanu has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 98 | 23.80 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 79 | 19.20 | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.24 | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.24 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 6.06 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 11 | 2.67 | 14 |
Nanu has completed 79 of 98 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.70 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 3.64 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 25 | 6.06 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.21 | 41 |
| Touches | 219 | 53.10 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 55 | 13.34 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.24 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.21 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.97 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 2.91 | 99 |
Nanu completes 7 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.94 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.73 | 37 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.73 | 28 |
| Clearances | 10 | 2.43 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 4.12 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.24 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Nanu makes 8 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.97 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.18 | 54 |
| 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 |
Nanu has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly left wing back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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J. Hromada30 yrs#14N. Anastasiadis23 yrs#17G. Konstantakopoulos21 yrs#19P. Panagiotidis28 yrs#20
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M. Krainz
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Portugal squad
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Franculino
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E. Baldé26 yrs#21
Beto28 yrs#23
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F. Silva30 yrs
M. Sanca22 yrsM. Ninte29 yrs
35 yrs
Nanu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 391 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 279 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.03 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 12 | 579 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 6.84 |
 Super Lig | 5 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 11 | 571 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 29 | 1,258 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 5.81 |
About Nanu
Super League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Super League, Nanu has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 371 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nanu has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nanu has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (47% success rate). Nanu has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nanu has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 3 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 79 from 98 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Nanu has won 25 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Nanu has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Nanu
Nanu is a 32-year-old defender playing for Iraklis Thessaloniki in the Super League, representing Portugal. Nanu is right-footed and wears the number 31 shirt. Born on 17 May 1994.
Most recent appearance
Nanu's most recent match was away at Aris on August 17th. Iraklis Thessaloniki drew 0-0. Nanu played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- August 17th0-0 drawatAris(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- August 19th1-1 drawvsAtromitos(57 mins, rating 6.26)
- August 8th0-2 winatAsteras Tripolis(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- February 17th1-1 drawatVolos NFC(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.16)
- January 9th4-0 lossatAEK Athens(44 mins, rating 6.11)
Next fixture
Nanu and Iraklis Thessaloniki are next in action on November 20th against Asteras Tripolis in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Iraklis Thessaloniki vs Asteras Tripolis match preview.
Teammates at Iraklis Thessaloniki
Nanu currently plays alongside Carlos Rodríguez, Marco Krainz, Carles Soria, Yoel Bárcenas, Georgios Karakasidis, Praxitelis Vouros, Kristjan Kushta, Piña, Georgios Giannoutsos, A. Žulevič, Rasmus Lauritsen, Nemanja Radoja, Dani Muñoz, Nikolaos Anastasiadis, Rob Nizet, Orestis Tsintonis, Vasilios Sourlis, Panagiotis Tsintotas, Panagiotis Panagiotidis, Soufiane Chakla, Kylian Kaïboue, Elvir Koljic, Vitor Meer, Pedro Marques, Xande Silva, Ivi López, Jakub Hromada, Georgios Athanasiadis, Georgios Konstantakopoulos, Nanu and Yohan Roche at Iraklis Thessaloniki.