Nicolás Fernández stats
Uruguay
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N. Fernández
PeñarolMidfielder
N. Fernández vs Juventud
1 game playedNicolás Fernández's next match is on Saturday at 20:00 against Juventud. See how Nicolás Fernández did in earlier matches against Juventud.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 |
JUVvPEN
Saturday 20:00Sat 20:00Before the next match
Juventud v Peñarol, SaturdayWhat Juventud allow right central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at RCM against Juventud in their last 20 matches; league average from the Primera Division.
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Odds OutliersNicolás Fernández 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Nicolás Fernández has appeared in 28 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 2,132 minutes at an average rating of 6.46. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 28 | 2,132 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 6.46 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 416 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 6.90 |
| Total | 33 | 2,548 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 34 | 6.53 |
Attacking stats
Nicolás Fernández has taken 38 shots with 13 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolás Fernández has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Nicolás Fernández has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 1.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nicolás Fernández has completed 805 of 967 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nicolás Fernández completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 151 duels .
Defending stats
Nicolás Fernández makes 15 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 142 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nicolás Fernández has committed 46 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.2 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right central midfielder (8) and right defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Peñarol squad
J. Cabrera
34 yrs#7
F. Batista27 yrs#9
L. Jaime
20 yrs#11
L. González20 yrs#17
M. Arezo23 yrs#19G. Gelini19 yrs#23
J. Rodríguez33 yrs#33B. Álvarez19 yrs#40
L. Angulo
22 yrs#77
A. Hernández36 yrs#99
E. Remedi31 yrs#5N. Fernández28 yrs#8
L. Fernández27 yrs#10
E. Darias28 yrs#13T. Olase22 yrs#16
J. Trindade33 yrs#21S. Muhlethaler20 yrs#30L. Umpiérrez22 yrs#32
F. González22 yrs#80
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 29 | 2,327 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 68 | 7.04 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 410 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7.00 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 17 | 1,314 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 22 | 6.93 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 12 | 886 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 7.31 |
| Copa Libertadores | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.19 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 26 | 2,108 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 51 | 6.84 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 16 | 1,472 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 41 | 6.76 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 27 | 2,154 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Nicolás Fernández
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Nicolás Fernández has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 28 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2132 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Fernández has attempted 38 shots with 13 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.39 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Fernández has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). Nicolás Fernández has contributed 20 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Fernández has registered 15 tackles (0 won), 38 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 805 from 967 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Fernández has won 151 of 402 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Fernández has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 46 fouls and winning 22.
About Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Peñarol in the Primera Division, representing Uruguay. Nicolás Fernández is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 2 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Fernández's most recent match was away at Liverpool on August 6th. Peñarol lost 1-0. Nicolás Fernández played 15 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- August 6th1-0 lossatLiverpool(15 mins, rating 0)
- September 10th1-1 drawvsAtlético Progreso(46 mins, rating 6.37)
- May 19th0-1 winatRacing(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 27th1-1 drawatMontevideo City Torque(74 mins, rating 6.64)
- May 13th2-1 winvsBoston River(90 mins, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
Nicolás Fernández and Peñarol are next in action on September 27th against Juventud in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Juventud vs Peñarol match preview.
Teammates at Peñarol
Nicolás Fernández currently plays alongside Jonathan Rodríguez, Brian Barboza, Nicolás Fernández, Leandro Umpiérrez, Eduardo Darias, Ignacio Alegre, Stiven Muhlethaler, Leonel Jaime, Tomás Olase, Brandon Álvarez, Nahuel Herrera, Maximiliano Olivera, Lucas Hernández, Rasmus Jansson, Thiago Espinosa, Eric Remedi, Javier Cabrera, Gonzalo Gelini, Luciano González, Franco Romero, Facundo Álvez, Luis Angulo, Mauricio Lemos, Matías Arezo, Sebastián Britos, Abel Hernández, Jesús Trindade, Leonardo Fernández, Facundo Batista, Franco González, Diego Laxalt, Washington Aguerre and Lucas Ferreira at Peñarol.