Nicolás de la Cruz stats
Uruguay
Match-by-match stats
N. de la Cruz
FlamengoMidfielder
N. de la Cruz vs Estudiantes
4 games played, 3 more on the benchNicolás de la Cruz's next match is on Friday at 01:30 against Estudiantes. See how Nicolás de la Cruz did in earlier matches against Estudiantes.
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Friday 01:30Fri 01:30Before the next match
Flamengo v Estudiantes, FridayWhat Estudiantes allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at LCDM against Estudiantes in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Best odds on N. de la Cruz
Odds OutliersNicolás de la Cruz 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Nicolás de la Cruz has appeared in 13 Serie A matches this season, totalling 242 minutes at an average rating of 5.63. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 13 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 5.63 |
 WC Qualification South America | 8 | 568 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 7.47 |
 Copa Libertadores | 4 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.94 |
 World Cup | 3 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Total | 28 | 1,075 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 19 | 6.48 |
Attacking stats
Nicolás de la Cruz has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolás de la Cruz has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 81 minutes. Nicolás de la Cruz has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nicolás de la Cruz has completed 131 of 155 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nicolás de la Cruz completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
Nicolás de la Cruz makes 9 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nicolás de la Cruz has committed 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Flamengo squad
L. Araújo
30 yrs#7
Pedro29 yrs#9
A. Valencia
23 yrs#14
S. Lino26 yrs#16
G. Plata25 yrs#19
B. Henrique35 yrs#27
J. Freitas
19 yrs#30
E. Pulgar
32 yrs#5
S. Ñíguez
31 yrs#8
G. de Arrascaeta
32 yrs#10
L. Paquetá29 yrs#11
J. Carrascal
28 yrs#15N. de la Cruz29 yrs#18
Jorginho34 yrs#21
E. Araújo23 yrs#52
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 19 | 1,020 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 22 | 7.01 |
| Copa Libertadores | 5 | 385 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7.24 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.62 |
 Supercopa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.22 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 15 | 1,013 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 20 | 7.59 |
| Copa Libertadores | 9 | 687 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 6.96 |
 Copa do Brasil | 6 | 417 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7.58 |
 Copa America | 5 | 355 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 7.39 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 17 | 1,107 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 28 | 7.28 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 11 | 879 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 6.95 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 557 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 7.29 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 32 | 2,117 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 63 | 7.24 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 580 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 7.48 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,687 | 5 | 4 | 49 | 39 | 7.66 |
| Copa America | 4 | 262 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.83 |
About Nicolás de la Cruz
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Nicolás de la Cruz has featured across 13 appearances (1 starts), totalling 242 minutes. Nicolás de la Cruz has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás de la Cruz has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Nicolás de la Cruz has contributed 5 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás de la Cruz has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 131 from 155 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás de la Cruz has won 25 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás de la Cruz has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 14.
About Nicolás de la Cruz
Nicolás de la Cruz is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Flamengo in the Serie A, representing Uruguay. Nicolás de la Cruz is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 1 June 1997.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás de la Cruz's most recent match was at home against Fluminense on April 26th. Flamengo won 1-0. Nicolás de la Cruz played 11 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- September 22nd0-0 drawatEstudiantes(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 26th1-0 winvsFluminense(11 mins, rating 6.72)
- May 1st2-2 drawatSantos(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 7th2-1 winvsBragantino(1 mins, rating 0)
- January 23rd1-1 drawvsIndependiente del Valle(0 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
Next fixture
Nicolás de la Cruz and Flamengo are next in action on December 3rd against Independiente Medellín in the Copa Libertadores. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Independiente Medellín vs Flamengo match preview.
Teammates at Flamengo
Nicolás de la Cruz currently plays alongside Joaquín Freitas, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Erick Pulgar, Agustín Rossi, Saúl Ñíguez, Andrew, Jorginho, Anthony Valencia, Luiz Araújo, Guillermo Varela, Vitão, Nicolás de la Cruz, João Souza, Jorge Carrascal, Evertton Araújo, Alex Sandro, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, Léo Pereira, Gonzalo Plata, Pedro, Léo Ortiz, Lucas Paquetá, Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino and Dyogo Alves at Flamengo.