Nile John stats
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N. John
MoreirenseMidfielderBefore the next match
Estoril v Moreirense, Sunday
What Estoril allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at RCDM against Estoril in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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As a right defensive midfielder, Nile John has appeared in 8 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 587 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal midfielders.
Attacking stats
Nile John has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nile John has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. Nile John has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nile John has completed 141 of 169 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nile John completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 24 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
Nile John makes 10 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nile John has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Moreirense squad
A. Parsemain
23 yrs#9
F. Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso
30 yrs#10
Landerson
19 yrs#11
T. Andrade20 yrs#19
M. Dacosta Gonzalez
21 yrs#44
L. Vonić
23 yrs#79
A. Vieira19 yrs#89
Y. Lincon Farias de Sousa24 yrs#99
M. Mendonça21 yrs#7
M. Stjepanović
22 yrs#8
J. Veloso21 yrs#20
R. Alonso Martín23 yrs#21N. John
23 yrs#23
A. Assis20 yrs#25
S. Chipyoka
22 yrs#28
G. Liberato Tomas de Aquino25 yrs#65
M. Andrade Silva18 yrs#87
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 14 | 669 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 6.62 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Nile John
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Nile John has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 587 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nile John has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% 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 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Nile John has contributed 5 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nile John has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 11 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 141 from 169 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Nile John has won 24 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Nile John has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 8.
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 at home against Gil Vicente on July 12th. Moreirense lost 0-1. Nile John played 66 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- February 13th1-0 lossatAVS(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 12th0-1 lossvsGil Vicente(66 mins, rating 6.91)
- February 19th1-1 drawatVitória Guimarães(89 mins, rating 7.21)
- April 2nd3-1 winvsMarítimo(69 mins, rating 6.79)
- August 13th0-4 lossvsBenfica(66 mins, rating 5.92)
Next fixture
Nile John and Moreirense are next in action on January 28th against Estoril in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estoril vs Moreirense match preview.
Teammates at Moreirense
Nile John currently plays alongside Leandro Santos, Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues, Landerson, André Ferreira, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez, Mateja Stjepanović, Álvaro Martínez Navarro, Afonso Assis, Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso, Guilherme Liberato Tomas de Aquino, Alexandre Parsemain, Dinis Lourenço Casals Namura Borges Pinto, Manuel Mendonça, Gilberto Dambi Batista, Kevyn Monteiro, Aranha, Afonso Vieira, Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga, Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa, Leonardo Vonić, Songa Chipyoka, Janderson, Miguel Andrade Silva, João Veloso, Rodrigo Alonso Martín, Tiago Andrade and Nile John at Moreirense.