Nicolás Watson
Argentina
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Nicolás Watson 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Nicolás Watson has appeared in 19 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 932 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 19 | 932 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 6.61 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.75 |
| Total | 25 | 1,382 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 6.64 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.19 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.10 | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.90 | 43 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.68 | 55 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 45 |
Nicolás Watson has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 233 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolás Watson has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. Nicolás Watson has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 317 | 30.60 | 27 |
| Accurate passes | 193 | 18.60 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.16 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.77 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 2.12 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 74 | 7.15 | 67 |
Nicolás Watson has completed 193 of 317 passes at 61% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.29 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.97 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 86 | 8.30 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.74 | 84 |
| Touches | 504 | 48.70 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 16.61 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.26 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 2.80 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.58 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Watson completes 3 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 3.57 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 2.32 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.06 | 59 |
| Clearances | 13 | 1.26 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 5.50 | 56 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nicolás Watson makes 37 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 2.80 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.48 | 89 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 5.80 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 58 | 5.60 | 97 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolás Watson has committed 29 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 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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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 25 | 1,774 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 61 | 6.55 |
| 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 19 appearances (9 starts), totalling 932 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Watson has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Watson has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (30% success rate). Nicolás Watson has contributed 9 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Watson has registered 37 tackles (24 won), 11 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 193 from 317 pass attempts, a 61% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Watson has won 86 of 150 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Watson has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 29.
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 Vélez Sarsfield on April 10th. Deportivo Riestra drew 1-1. Nicolás Watson played 30 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawvsVélez Sarsfield(30 mins, rating 6.6)
- October 28th0-0 drawatHuracán(9 mins, rating 6.61)
- June 4th2-0 lossatNewell's Old Boys(15 mins, rating 6.82)
- October 10th2-0 winvsEstudiantes(24 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.47)
- April 27th0-1 lossvsBarracas Central(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Nicolás Watson and Deportivo Riestra are next in action on March 9th against Platense in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Platense vs Deportivo Riestra match preview.
Teammates at Deportivo Riestra
Nicolás Watson currently plays alongside Eric Tovo, Gonzalo Bravo, Juan Randazzo, Pedro Ramírez, Agustín Graneros, Antony Alonso, Cristian Paz, Gonzalo Flores, Alexander Díaz, Mariano Bracamonte, Marino Arzamendia, Facundo Miño, Nicolás Watson, Ángel Stringa, Nicolás Benegas, Thiago Lauro, Milton Céliz, Ignacio Gariglio, Gabriel Obredor, Mauro Smarra, Yeison Murillo, Yonatan Goitía, Ignacio Arce, Braian Sánchez, Rodrigo Gallo, Iván López, Pablo Monje, Ángel Almada, Tomás González, Carlos Quintana and Nicolás Sansotre at Deportivo Riestra.