Nicolás de la Cruz
Uruguay
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Nicolás de la Cruz 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Nicolás de la Cruz has appeared in 11 Serie A matches this season, totalling 230 minutes at an average rating of 6.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 11 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.04 |
 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 | 26 | 1,063 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 6.72 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.60 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.78 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.78 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 5 | 2.00 | 81 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.17 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Nicolás de la Cruz has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th 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 77 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 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 148 | 57.90 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 125 | 48.90 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.96 | 58 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.96 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 7.83 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 9.00 | 86 |
Nicolás de la Cruz has completed 125 of 148 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.78 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.17 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 22 | 8.61 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.39 | 24 |
| Touches | 206 | 80.60 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 34 | 13.30 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.17 | 76 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 5.09 | 100 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.39 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolás de la Cruz completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 22 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.74 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.57 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.96 | 96 |
| Clearances | 6 | 2.35 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 7.04 | 100 |
| 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 | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Nicolás de la Cruz makes 7 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 3.52 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1.17 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 8.61 | 100 |
| 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 |
Nicolás de la Cruz has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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E. Pulgar
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S. Ñíguez
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G. de Arrascaeta
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J. Carrascal
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N. de la Cruz29 yrs#18
L. Paquetá29 yrs#20
Jorginho34 yrs#21
E. Araújo23 yrs#52
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F. Viñas28 yrs#16
A. Canobbio
27 yrs#17
R. Aguirre31 yrs#17
F. Pellistri24 yrs#28
D. Núñez27 yrs#29
F. Valverde28 yrs#8G. de Arrascaeta32 yrs#10
R. Zalazar27 yrs#17N. de la Cruz29 yrs#18
M. Ugarte25 yrs#25
R. Bentancur29 yrs#30
E. Martínez27 yrs#32
Nicolás de la Cruz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 11 appearances (1 starts), totalling 230 minutes. Nicolás de la Cruz has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.26 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 7 tackles (4 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 125 from 148 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás de la Cruz has won 22 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás de la Cruz has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 13.
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 away at Internacional on December 9th. Flamengo drew 1-1. Nicolás de la Cruz played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- June 30th1-1 drawatCruzeiro(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 9th1-1 drawatInternacional(6 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.39)
- October 5th0-1 lossvsSpain(45 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- November 3rd2-2 drawvsCape Verde Islands(20 mins, rating 6.78)
- May 31st1-1 drawatSaudi Arabia(18 mins, rating 7.33)
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 Evertton Araújo, Nicolás de la Cruz, Alex Sandro, Vitão, Joaquín Freitas, Everton, João Souza, Jorge Carrascal, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Agustín Rossi, Danilo, Luiz Araújo, Guillermo Varela, Lorran, Wallace Yan, Léo Pereira, Anthony Valencia, Pedro, Gonzalo Plata, Andrew, Saúl Ñíguez, Erick Pulgar, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Léo Ortiz, Bruno Henrique, Lucas Paquetá, Samuel Lino and Dyogo Alves at Flamengo.