Nicky Devlin
Scotland
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Nicky Devlin 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Nicky Devlin has appeared in 29 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,189 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 29 | 2,189 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 6.64 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 459 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.38 |
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.33 |
| Total | 36 | 2,738 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 6.59 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 35 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 51 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.08 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.04 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.16 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.33 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Nicky Devlin has taken 10 shots with 5 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 219 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicky Devlin has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 274 minutes. Nicky Devlin has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 764 | 31.40 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 612 | 25.20 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 1.11 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.33 | 55 |
| Backward passes | 82 | 3.37 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 108 | 4.44 | 19 |
Nicky Devlin has completed 612 of 764 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.33 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 0.74 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 115 | 4.73 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 38 | 1.56 | 39 |
| Touches | 1240 | 51.00 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 267 | 10.98 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.53 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 1.60 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.33 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 0.82 | 57 |
Nicky Devlin completes 8 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 115 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 1.44 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 1.19 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.66 | 13 |
| Clearances | 93 | 3.82 | 38 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 70 | 2.88 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.12 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 80 |
Nicky Devlin makes 35 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 93 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.32 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.29 | 80 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Foul involvements | 71 | 2.92 | 92 |
| 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 |
Nicky Devlin has committed 32 fouls and received 7 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (12 appearances), also at right back (7) and right wing back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 31 | 2,394 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 37 | 3,205 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 53 | 6.99 |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 392 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6.87 |
| Europa League | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 38 | 3,342 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 60 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 37 | 3,142 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 64 | 7.13 |
About Nicky Devlin
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Nicky Devlin has scored 1 goal across 29 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2189 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicky Devlin has attempted 10 shots with 5 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.41 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicky Devlin has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (44% success rate). Nicky Devlin has contributed 9 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicky Devlin has registered 35 tackles (29 won), 16 interceptions, and 93 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 612 from 764 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Nicky Devlin has won 115 of 202 total duels.
Discipline
Nicky Devlin has received 7 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 39.
About Nicky Devlin
Nicky Devlin is a 32-year-old defender playing for Aberdeen in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Nicky Devlin is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 17 October 1993.
Most recent appearance
Nicky Devlin's most recent match was away at Dundee on December 27th. Aberdeen lost 3-2. Nicky Devlin played 76 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 lossatCeltic(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th2-0 lossatDundee(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 27th3-2 lossatDundee(76 mins, rating 6.28)
- December 16th0-2 lossvsSt. Mirren(68 mins, rating 6.78)
- March 15th2-0 winvsDundee United(15 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Nicky Devlin and Aberdeen are next in action on January 4th against Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at Aberdeen
Nicky Devlin currently plays alongside Findlay Marshall, Connor Ronan, Ayoub Mouloua, Mats Knoester, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Daniel Happe, Brad Lyons, Marius Müller, Toyosi Olusanya, Mitchel Frame, Kristers Tobers, Gavin Molloy, Nick Suman, Alexander Briedl, Lewis Smith, Kenan Bilalovic, Mitchy Ntelo, Kevin Nisbet, Jack Milne, Nicky Devlin, Chris Cadden, Stuart Armstrong, Afeez Aremu, Kusini Yengi, Ante Palaversa, Lewis Mayo and Tony Yogane at Aberdeen.