Nicolás Fernández
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Match-by-match stats
Nicolás Fernández 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Nicolás Fernández has appeared in 16 Primera Division matches this season, totalling 1,305 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Primera Division midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 16 | 1,305 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 6.71 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 416 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 6.90 |
| Total | 21 | 1,721 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 33 | 6.76 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.21 | 59 |
| Shots | 27 | 1.90 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.90 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.34 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 64 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.80 | 54 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
Nicolás Fernández has taken 27 shots with 9 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolás Fernández has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 64th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 719 | 49.60 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 601 | 41.40 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 1.79 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 17 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Fernández has completed 601 of 719 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.55 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 1.03 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 96 | 6.62 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 37 | 2.55 | 98 |
| Touches | 976 | 67.30 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 190 | 13.10 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.03 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.83 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Fernández completes 8 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 96 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 0.97 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.72 | 79 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.45 | 88 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Fernández makes 14 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 93 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 2.28 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.28 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.14 | 74 |
| Fouls per card | 8.25 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 3.31 | 81 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Nicolás Fernández has committed 33 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.3 fouls.
Positions played
Primera DivisionMainly right central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and right defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Nicolás Fernández previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 27 | 2,154 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nicolás Fernández
Primera Division 2026 season
This season in the Primera Division, Nicolás Fernández has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 16 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1305 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Fernández has attempted 27 shots with 9 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Fernández has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (53% success rate). Nicolás Fernández has contributed 12 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Fernández has registered 14 tackles (0 won), 25 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 601 from 719 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Fernández has won 96 of 297 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Fernández has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 15.
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 Racing on April 12th. Peñarol drew 1-1. Nicolás Fernández played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.08.
Recent matches
- April 12th1-1 drawatRacing(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.08)
- January 21st0-1 winatCerro(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- March 14th0-1 lossvsCentral Español(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- September 5th0-1 lossvsSanta Fe(90 mins, rating 7.47)
- April 2nd1-1 drawvsCorinthians(0 mins)
Next fixture
Nicolás Fernández and Peñarol are next in action on June 4th against Boston River in the Primera Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Peñarol vs Boston River match preview.
Teammates at Peñarol
Nicolás Fernández currently plays alongside Leandro Umpiérrez, Lucas Ferreira, Gastón Togni, Luis Angulo, Javier Cabrera, Cristian Jaime, Matías Arezo, Kevin Rodríguez, Brian Barboza, Facundo Alvez, Washington Aguerre, Diego Laxalt, Lucas Hernández, Nahuel Herrera, Maximiliano Olivera, Andrés Madruga, Stiven Muhlethaler, Mauricio Lemos, Eric Remedi, Brandon Álvarez, Eduardo Darias, Nicolás Fernández, Sebastián Britos, Abel Hernández, Franco Romero, Leonardo Fernández, Jesús Trindade, Franco González and Facundo Batista at Peñarol.