Nishu Kumar
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Nishu Kumar 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Nishu Kumar has appeared in 9 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 750 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.12 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 19 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Nishu Kumar has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 375 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nishu Kumar has 0 assists and 1 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 273 | 32.80 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 203 | 24.40 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 2.16 | 35 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.24 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 4.20 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 6.00 | 51 |
Nishu Kumar has completed 203 of 273 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.72 | 91 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.20 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 36 | 4.32 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.08 | 44 |
| Touches | 462 | 55.40 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 118 | 14.16 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.48 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.36 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.48 | 82 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nishu Kumar completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 2.16 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.20 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.84 | 44 |
| Clearances | 26 | 3.12 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 3.48 | 63 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nishu Kumar makes 18 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.96 | 70 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.32 | 46 |
| 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 |
Nishu Kumar has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly right back (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nishu Kumar previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 13 | 847 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 20 | 1,392 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 17 | 1,124 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 11 | 464 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.26 |
About Nishu Kumar
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Nishu Kumar has featured across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 750 minutes. Nishu Kumar has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nishu Kumar has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Nishu Kumar has contributed 1 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nishu Kumar has registered 18 tackles (10 won), 7 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 203 from 273 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Nishu Kumar has won 36 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Nishu Kumar has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About Nishu Kumar
Nishu Kumar is a 28-year-old defender playing for Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League, representing India. Nishu Kumar is both-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 5 November 1997.
Most recent appearance
Nishu Kumar's most recent match was away at East Bengal on January 21st. Inter Kashi lost 1-2. Nishu Kumar played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- January 21st1-2 lossvsEast Bengal(90 mins, rating 6.34)
- October 26th0-0 drawatSporting Delhi(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- June 1st0-0 drawatATK Mohun Bagan(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- October 2nd3-2 lossatNorthEast United(90 mins, rating 6.17)
- March 7th3-0 lossatMinerva Punjab(83 mins, rating 6.28)
Teammates at Inter Kashi
Nishu Kumar currently plays alongside Deepak Devrani, Anil Chawan, Wayne Vaz, Sumeet Passi, Ashish Jha, Mohit Singh Dhami, Ashray Bardwaj, Narender Narender, Nishu Kumar, Nishchal Chandan, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Haobam Tomba Singh, Aritra Das, Mario Barco Vila, Shubham Dhas, Jayesh Rane, Prabir Das, Karthik Panicker, Lluis Tarrés, Alfred Planas, Seiminlen Doungel, Mohammed Asif Khan and Sergio Llamas at Inter Kashi.