Nicolai Poulsen
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Match-by-match stats
Nicolai Poulsen 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Nicolai Poulsen has appeared in 20 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,341 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 45 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.70 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.47 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Key passes | 16 | 1.10 | 51 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.81 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 43 |
Nicolai Poulsen has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolai Poulsen has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 882 | 59.20 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 742 | 49.80 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 44 | 2.95 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.27 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 139 | 9.33 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 161 | 10.81 | 98 |
Nicolai Poulsen has completed 742 of 882 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.20 | 1 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 1 |
| Duels won | 54 | 3.62 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.60 | 39 |
| Touches | 1036 | 69.50 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 160 | 10.74 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.94 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 1.07 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.34 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolai Poulsen completes 0 dribbles and wins 54 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.95 | 54 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.21 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.01 | 45 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.41 | 44 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 56 | 3.76 | 20 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Nicolai Poulsen makes 29 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.81 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.34 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 5.40 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 2.89 | 63 |
| 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 |
Nicolai Poulsen has committed 27 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right central midfielder (13 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nicolai Poulsen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 28 | 1,995 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 54 | 6.79 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 25 | 1,908 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 49 | 7.10 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 28 | 2,264 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 67 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 28 | 2,236 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 74 | 6.95 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nicolai Poulsen
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Nicolai Poulsen has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 20 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1341 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolai Poulsen has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolai Poulsen has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Nicolai Poulsen has contributed 16 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolai Poulsen has registered 29 tackles (18 won), 15 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 742 from 882 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Nicolai Poulsen has won 54 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolai Poulsen has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 16.
About Nicolai Poulsen
Nicolai Poulsen is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for AGF in the Superliga, representing Denmark. Nicolai Poulsen is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 15 August 1993.
Most recent appearance
Nicolai Poulsen's most recent match was away at Sønderjyske Fodbold on January 1st. AGF won 2-1. Nicolai Poulsen played 20 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- March 2nd0-2 winatBrøndby IF(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 1st2-1 winvsSønderjyske Fodbold(20 mins, rating 6.51)
- January 24th0-0 drawvsFC Midtjylland(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 10th2-1 lossatFC Midtjylland(15 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.25)
- February 14th0-0 drawvsBrøndby IF(34 mins, rating 6.89)
Next fixture
Nicolai Poulsen and AGF are next in action on May 30th against Lech Poznań in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AGF vs Lech Poznań match preview.
Teammates at AGF
Nicolai Poulsen currently plays alongside Luka Callø, Nicolai Poulsen, Kevin Yakob, Jesper Hansen, Rasmus Carstensen, Eric Kahl, Sebastian Jørgensen, Janni Serra, O. Haugstrup, Stefen Tchamche, Kristian Arnstad, Markus Solbakken, Gift Links, Tobias Bech, Youssouph Badji, Jacob Andersen, Jonas Jensen-Abbew, Jens Jönsson, Tobias Mölgaard, Frederik Emmery, Mads Hedenstad, Frederik Tingager, Mikael Anderson, Magnus Knudsen, Tómas Óli Kristjánsson, R. Gyamfi and James Bogere at AGF.