Nile John
England
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Nile John 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Nile John has appeared in 3 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 230 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.39 | 85 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.60 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.39 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.39 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.78 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Nile John has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nile John has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. Nile John has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 72 | 28.20 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 65 | 25.40 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.39 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 7.04 | 66 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 3.52 | 47 |
Nile John has completed 65 of 72 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.39 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.57 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 9 | 3.52 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Touches | 109 | 42.70 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 18 | 7.04 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.78 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.96 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.39 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nile John completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.17 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.39 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 2.35 | 98 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 2.35 | 34 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Nile John makes 3 tackles and 6 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.96 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.78 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 3.91 | 79 |
| 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 |
Nile John has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrs
Nile John previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 14 | 669 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nile John
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Nile John has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 230 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nile John has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nile John has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Nile John has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nile John has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 6 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 65 from 72 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Nile John has won 9 of 21 total duels.
Discipline
Nile John has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
About Nile John
Nile John is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Moreirense in the Liga Portugal, representing England. Nile John is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 6 March 2003.
Most recent appearance
Nile John's most recent match was away at Casa Pia on December 4th. Moreirense won 0-1. Nile John played 65 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nile John and Moreirense are next in action on November 15th against Porto in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs Moreirense match preview.
Teammates at Moreirense
Nile John currently plays alongside Leonardo Vonić, Alexandre Parsemain, Gilberto Dambi Batista, Janderson, Tiago Andrade, Rodrigo Alonso Martín, Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa, Manuel Mendonça, Miguel Andrade Silva, Kevyn Monteiro, Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues, Landerson, Leandro Santos, Aranha, Afonso Assis, Nile John, Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez, André Ferreira, Koby Mottoh, Mateja Stjepanović, Jimi Gower, Dinis Lourenço Casals Namura Borges Pinto, Álvaro Martínez Navarro, Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga, João Veloso and Guilherme Liberato Tomas de Aquino at Moreirense.