Nicolás de la Cruz
UruguayPlayer traits
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Nicolás de la Cruz 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Nicolás de la Cruz has appeared in 10 Serie A matches this season, totalling 224 minutes at an average rating of 6.00. 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 | 10 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.00 |
 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 | 25 | 1,057 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 6.73 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.60 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.80 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.80 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 5 | 2.00 | 83 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.21 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Nicolás de la Cruz has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th 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 75 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 | 137 | 55.00 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 115 | 46.20 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.01 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 2.01 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 7.63 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 8.44 | 86 |
Nicolás de la Cruz has completed 115 of 137 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.80 | 63 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.21 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 22 | 8.84 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.40 | 20 |
| Touches | 194 | 77.90 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 12.86 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.21 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 5.22 | 100 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.40 | 12 |
| 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 (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.81 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.61 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 2.01 | 97 |
| Clearances | 6 | 2.41 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 7.23 | 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Nicolás de la Cruz makes 7 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 3.21 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.80 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 8.44 | 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 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Flamengo squad
L. Araújo
30 yrs#7
Pedro29 yrs#9
Everton30 yrs#11
S. Lino26 yrs#16
G. Plata
25 yrs#19
B. Henrique35 yrs#27
W. Yan21 yrs#64
E. Pulgar
32 yrs#5
S. Ñíguez
31 yrs#8
G. de Arrascaeta
32 yrs#10
J. Carrascal
28 yrs#15
N. de la Cruz29 yrs#18
L. Paquetá28 yrs#20
Jorginho34 yrs#21
E. Araújo23 yrs#52
Lorran20 yrs#99
30 yrs
Uruguay squad
D. Núñez27 yrs#9
A. Canobbio
27 yrs#17
B. Rodríguez26 yrs#18
R. Aguirre31 yrs#19
F. Viñas28 yrs#21
F. Pellistri24 yrs#28
F. Valverde27 yrs#8G. de Arrascaeta32 yrs#10N. de la Cruz29 yrs#18
M. Ugarte25 yrs#25
R. Bentancur29 yrs#30
E. Martínez26 yrs#32
R. Zalazar26 yrs
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 10 appearances (1 starts), totalling 224 minutes. Nicolás de la Cruz has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
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 10 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 115 from 137 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás de la Cruz has won 22 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás de la Cruz has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 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 Spain on October 5th. Flamengo lost 0-1. Nicolás de la Cruz played 45 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- 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)
- December 10th3-0 winvsCusco FC(70 mins, rating 7.16)
- September 3rd0-3 lossvsPalmeiras(9 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Nicolás de la Cruz and Flamengo are next in action on January 1st against Chapecoense in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chapecoense vs Flamengo match preview.
Teammates at Flamengo
Nicolás de la Cruz currently plays alongside Vitão, Luiz Araújo, Agustín Rossi, Jorge Carrascal, Lorran, Pedro, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Wallace Yan, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Léo Pereira, Everton, Nicolás de la Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Léo Ortiz, Samuel Lino, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, Guillermo Varela, Ayrton Lucas, Dyogo Alves, Danilo, Andrew, João Souza, Saúl Ñíguez, Bruno Henrique, Gonzalo Plata and Evertton Araújo at Flamengo.