Nico Yennaris
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Match-by-match stats
Nico Yennaris 2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Nico Yennaris has appeared in 4 Super League matches this season, totalling 157 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 4 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.72 |
 WC Qualification Asia | 2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.55 |
| Total | 6 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.66 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.10 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.15 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.57 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.57 | 90 |
Nico Yennaris has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nico Yennaris has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 157 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 81 | 46.40 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 71 | 40.70 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 3.44 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 5.73 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 5.73 | 53 |
Nico Yennaris has completed 71 of 81 passes at 88% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 8 | 4.59 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.57 | 33 |
| Touches | 112 | 64.20 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 15 | 8.60 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.15 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.15 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nico Yennaris completes 0 dribbles and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 2.87 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.57 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 2.29 | 99 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.72 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 6.31 | 94 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Nico Yennaris makes 5 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.15 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.29 | 33 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nico Yennaris has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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23 yrs
Nico Yennaris previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 28 | 2,162 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 55 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 23 | 1,622 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 31 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 19 | 1,093 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 3 | 165 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6.90 |
About Nico Yennaris
Super League 2026 season
This season in the Super League, Nico Yennaris has featured across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 157 minutes. Nico Yennaris has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico Yennaris has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Nico Yennaris has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico Yennaris has registered 5 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 71 from 81 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Nico Yennaris has won 8 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Nico Yennaris has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Nico Yennaris
Nico Yennaris is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League, representing England. Nico Yennaris is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 24 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Nico Yennaris's most recent match was away at Qingdao West Coast on March 28th. Shanghai Shenhua drew 2-2. Nico Yennaris played 13 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- March 28th2-2 drawatQingdao West Coast(13 mins, rating 6.74)
- January 16th1-2 lossvsShenzhen Peng City(14 mins, rating 6.78)
- January 15th2-2 drawvsWuhan Three Towns(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 6th1-0 winvsShanghai Port(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 1st2-3 winatTianjin Jinmen Tiger(64 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Nico Yennaris and Shanghai Shenhua are next in action on September 28th against Shanghai Port in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shanghai Port vs Shanghai Shenhua match preview.
Teammates at Shanghai Shenhua
Nico Yennaris currently plays alongside Chenjie Zhu, Zhen Ma, Xue Qinghao, Shilong Wang, Yang Shuai, Haoyu Yang, Huang Ming, Wu Qipeng, Xi Wu, Songyi Li, Shenglong Jiang, Luis Asué, Yue Zhu, Tianyi Gao, Haoyang Xu, Pengfei Xie, Haijian Wang, Jie Wang, Wilson Manafá, Shunkai Jin, Chengyu Liu, Rafael Ratão, Shinichi Chan, Zexiang Yang, Han Jiawen, Makhtar Gueye, Saulo Mineiro, Nico Yennaris and João Carlos Teixeira at Shanghai Shenhua.