Brad Nicholson
EnglandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Brad Nicholson 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Brad Nicholson has appeared in 41 Enterprise National League matches this season, totalling 3,455 minutes at an average rating of 5.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Enterprise National League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.16 | 71 |
| Shots | 19 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 76 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.23 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.08 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 35 | 0.90 | 82 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Brad Nicholson has taken 19 shots with 7 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 182 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Brad Nicholson has 3 assists and 35 key passes . His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1825 | 47.50 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 1415 | 36.90 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 139 | 3.62 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 36 | 0.94 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Brad Nicholson has completed 1415 of 1825 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 36 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 0.52 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 0.76 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 223 | 5.81 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 115 | 3.00 | 65 |
| Touches | 2265 | 59.00 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 613 | 15.97 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.42 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Brad Nicholson completes 20 dribbles at a 69% success rate and wins 223 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.26 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 82 | 2.14 | 85 |
| Clearances | 117 | 3.05 | 71 |
| 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 | 18 | 0.47 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Brad Nicholson makes 10 tackles and 82 interceptions , adding 117 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 346 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 0.73 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.18 | 55 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 93 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 44 | 1.15 | 22 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | 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 |
Brad Nicholson has committed 28 fouls and received 7 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Enterprise National LeagueMainly left center back (22 appearances), also at left back (17).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Brad Nicholson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 19 | 1,601 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Brad Nicholson
Enterprise National League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Enterprise National League, Brad Nicholson has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 41 appearances (39 starts), totalling 3455 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Brad Nicholson has attempted 19 shots with 7 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Brad Nicholson has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 20 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (69% success rate). Brad Nicholson has contributed 35 key passes and 67 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Brad Nicholson has registered 10 tackles (0 won), 82 interceptions, and 117 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1415 from 1825 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Brad Nicholson has won 223 of 554 total duels.
Discipline
Brad Nicholson has received 7 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 16.
About Brad Nicholson
Brad Nicholson is a 27-year-old defender playing for Carlisle United in the Enterprise National League, representing England. Brad Nicholson is left-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 13 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Brad Nicholson's most recent match was away at Woking on September 14th. Carlisle United lost 0-3. Brad Nicholson played 72 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- September 14th0-3 lossvsWoking(72 mins, rating 6.34)
- July 16th0-1 winatAldershot Town(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- November 6th2-0 winvsScunthorpe United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.72)
- August 20th0-0 drawatCarlisle United(90 mins, rating 6.21)
- April 28th2-1 winvsYeovil Town(90 mins, rating 7.12)
Next fixture
Brad Nicholson and Carlisle United are next in action on May 7th against Worthing in the Enterprise National League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Carlisle United vs Worthing match preview.
Teammates at Carlisle United
Brad Nicholson currently plays alongside Harvey Bunker, Miguel Azeez, Kenton Richardson, Stephen Wearne, Elliot Embleton, Regan Linney, Archie Mair, David Ajiboye, Ethan Robson, M. Feeney, Hayden Atkinson, Ryan Galvin, Brad Nicholson, Thomas Randall, Jack Ellis, Seb Mason, Callum Whelan, Cameron Harper, L. Armstrong, Gabriel Breeze, Junior Luamba, Harvey Macadam, Josh Williams, Georgie Kelly and Bevis Mugabi at Carlisle United.