Nicolás Watson stats
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N. Watson
Deportivo RiestraMidfielder
N. Watson vs Instituto
2 games playedNicolás Watson's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 00:15 against Instituto. See how Nicolás Watson did in earlier matches against Instituto.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 4, 2025 |
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Tue 27 Oct 00:15Tue 00:15Before the next match
Instituto v Deportivo Riestra, Tue 27 OctWhat Instituto allow right central midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCM against Instituto in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersNicolás Watson 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Nicolás Watson has appeared in 21 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 982 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 21 | 982 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 40 | 6.59 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.75 |
| Total | 27 | 1,432 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 50 | 6.63 |
Attacking stats
Nicolás Watson has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 196 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolás Watson has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 123 minutes. Nicolás Watson has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 62nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nicolás Watson has completed 207 of 339 passes at 61% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nicolás Watson completes 3 dribbles at a 27% success rate and wins 90 duels .
Defending stats
Nicolás Watson makes 40 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nicolás Watson has committed 30 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right wing back (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Deportivo Riestra squad
A. Alonso
28 yrs#7
N. Benegas
30 yrs#9
A. Díaz26 yrs#11Á. Almada26 yrs#17
T. González23 yrs#21
A. Graneros30 yrs#29G. Flores24 yrs#32
Á. Stringa30 yrs#35
G. Obredor29 yrs#40
M. Céliz34 yrs#8
B. Sánchez33 yrs#10
P. Monje29 yrs#14N. Watson28 yrs#16T. Lauro21 yrs#20
Y. Goitía32 yrs#27
M. Smarra27 yrs#31
G. Bravo36 yrs
36 yrs
28 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 25 | 1,774 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 61 | 6.55 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 7 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.73 |
About Nicolás Watson
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Nicolás Watson has scored 1 assist across 21 appearances (9 starts), totalling 982 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Watson has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Watson has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (27% success rate). Nicolás Watson has contributed 10 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Watson has registered 40 tackles (26 won), 11 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 207 from 339 pass attempts, a 61% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Watson has won 90 of 159 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Watson has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 30.
About Nicolás Watson
Nicolás Watson is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Nicolás Watson is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 22 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Watson's most recent match was away at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza on September 28th. Deportivo Riestra drew 0-0. Nicolás Watson played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.25.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-0 lossatSan Lorenzo(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 21st1-1 drawvsCentral Cordoba SdE(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 28th0-0 drawatGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(6 mins, rating 6.25)
- July 25th0-3 lossvsLanús(44 mins, rating 6.53)
- March 9th1-1 drawatPlatense(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Nicolás Watson and Deportivo Riestra are next in action on August 25th against Unión Santa Fe in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Riestra vs Unión Santa Fe match preview.
Teammates at Deportivo Riestra
Nicolás Watson currently plays alongside Nicolás Watson, Juan Randazzo, Ignacio Gariglio, Gabriel Obredor, Pedro Ramírez, Gonzalo Bravo, Yeison Murillo, Agustín Graneros, Yonatan Goitía, Mauro Smarra, Cristian Paz, Iván López, Pablo Monje, Thiago Lauro, Rodrigo Gallo, Ignacio Arce, Marino Arzamendia, Gonzalo Flores, Ángel Stringa, Alexander Díaz, Braian Sánchez, Mariano Bracamonte, Eric Tovo, Facundo Miño, Nicolás Benegas, Milton Céliz, Antony Alonso, Ángel Almada, Tomás González, Carlos Quintana and Nicolás Sansotre at Deportivo Riestra.