Nicolás Watson
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Nicolás Watson 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Nicolás Watson has appeared in 12 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 736 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. 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 | 12 | 736 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 6.54 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.75 |
| Total | 18 | 1,186 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 6.61 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.24 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.73 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Nicolás Watson has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 245 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolás Watson has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 123 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 232 | 28.40 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 141 | 17.20 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.86 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.98 | 75 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 1.96 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 7.34 | 73 |
Nicolás Watson has completed 141 of 232 passes at 61% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.37 | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.10 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 60 | 7.34 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.35 | 72 |
| Touches | 371 | 45.40 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 131 | 16.02 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 1.22 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 2.69 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.61 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás Watson completes 3 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 60 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 2.93 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.83 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.61 | 27 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.47 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 5.01 | 46 |
| 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 24 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 2.81 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.24 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 11.50 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 45 | 5.50 | 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 23 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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32 yrs
28 yrsNicolás Watson previous seasons
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 featured across 12 appearances (8 starts), totalling 736 minutes. Nicolás Watson has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Watson has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (33% success rate). Nicolás Watson has contributed 8 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Watson has registered 24 tackles (15 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 141 from 232 pass attempts, a 61% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Watson has won 60 of 111 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Watson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 22.
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 Palestino on August 28th. Deportivo Riestra drew 1-1. Nicolás Watson played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- August 28th1-1 drawatPalestino(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.47)
- June 29th4-1 lossatMontevideo City Torque(44 mins, rating 6.78)
- February 28th0-3 lossvsGrêmio(46 mins, rating 6.76)
- June 8th0-0 drawatLanús(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- September 24th2-1 winvsMontevideo City Torque(90 mins, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
Nicolás Watson and Deportivo Riestra are next in action on September 22nd against Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Riestra vs Boca Juniors match preview.
Teammates at Deportivo Riestra
Nicolás Watson currently plays alongside T. González, Thiago Lauro, Marino Arzamendia, Ángel Almada, Brian Sánchez, Eric Tovo, Antony Alonso, Gabriel Obredor, Miguel Barbieri, Mauro Smarra, Ignacio Arce, Nicolás Sansotre, Mariano Bracamonte, Facundo Miño, Yeison Murillo, Pablo Monje, Alexander Díaz, Nicolás Watson, Matias Garcia, I. López, Pedro Ramírez, Cristian Paz, Juan Randazzo, Gonzalo Nahuel Flores, Nicolás Benegas, Rodrigo Gallo, Ángel Stringa, Carlos Quintana, Yonatan Goitía, Ignacio Gariglio, Jonathan Herrera, Milton Céliz and Agustín Graneros at Deportivo Riestra.