Nathaniel Atkinson
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Nathaniel Atkinson 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Nathaniel Atkinson has appeared in 22 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 1,805 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 22 | 1,805 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 57 | 6.92 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 658 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 6.77 |
| Total | 30 | 2,463 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 74 | 6.88 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.70 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 7.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.45 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.25 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.20 | 87 |
| Chances created | 22 | 1.10 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
Nathaniel Atkinson has taken 15 shots with 1 on target (7% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 120 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nathaniel Atkinson has 2 assists and 24 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1051 | 52.40 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 858 | 42.80 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 2.24 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 0.75 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 154 | 7.68 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 182 | 9.07 | 97 |
Nathaniel Atkinson has completed 858 of 1051 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 27 | 1.35 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 2.29 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 119 | 5.93 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.90 | 16 |
| Touches | 1676 | 83.60 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 358 | 17.85 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 1.05 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.90 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 1.10 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathaniel Atkinson completes 27 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 119 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 57 | 2.84 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 34 | 1.70 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 38 | 1.89 | 91 |
| Clearances | 42 | 2.09 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 137 | 6.83 | 98 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.15 | 84 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Nathaniel Atkinson makes 57 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 42 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.20 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 2.09 | 80 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Nathaniel Atkinson has committed 24 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right back (17 appearances), also at left back (2) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nathaniel Atkinson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 28 | 2,344 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 79 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 19 | 1,229 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 6.75 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 352 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.52 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 18 | 1,081 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 39 | 6.83 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 227 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 15 | 1,158 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 6.82 |
| A-League Men | 4 | 131 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7.09 |
About Nathaniel Atkinson
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Nathaniel Atkinson has scored 2 assists across 22 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1805 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nathaniel Atkinson has attempted 15 shots with 1 on target, a 7% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathaniel Atkinson has created 22 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 27 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (59% success rate). Nathaniel Atkinson has contributed 24 key passes and 47 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathaniel Atkinson has registered 57 tackles (34 won), 38 interceptions, and 42 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 858 from 1051 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Nathaniel Atkinson has won 119 of 226 total duels.
Discipline
Nathaniel Atkinson has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 18.
About Nathaniel Atkinson
Nathaniel Atkinson is a 27-year-old defender playing for Melbourne City in the A-League Men, representing Australia. Nathaniel Atkinson is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 13 June 1999.
Most recent appearance
Nathaniel Atkinson's most recent match was away at Auckland on January 4th. Melbourne City drew 1-1. Nathaniel Atkinson played 120 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.39.
Recent matches
- January 4th1-1 drawatAuckland(120 mins, rating 7.39)
- April 1st2-0 winvsWellington Phoenix(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.04)
- January 7th2-1 winvsCentral Coast Mariners(90 mins, rating 7.79)
- October 3rd3-0 winvsWestern Sydney Wanderers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.33)
- February 4th1-1 drawatPerth Glory(90 mins, rating 6.96)
Teammates at Melbourne City
Nathaniel Atkinson currently plays alongside Medin Memeti, Lawrence Wong, Quinn MacNicol, Mathew Leckie, Roland Ballah, Harrison Delbridge, Besian Kutleshi, Jayden Necovski, Alessandro Lopane, Mathew Baker, Akeem Gerald, Benjamin Mazzeo, Beckham Baker, Lachie Charles, Elbasan Rashani, Takeshi Kanamori, Kavian Rahmani, Nathaniel Atkinson, Liam Bonetig, Max Caputo, Andrew Nabbout, Ryan Kalms, Peter Antoniou, James Nieuwenhuizen, Aziz Behich and Patrick Beach at Melbourne City.