Nico González
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Match-by-match stats
Nico González 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Nico González has appeared in 25 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,568 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 25 | 1,568 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 43 | 6.66 |
 Champions League | 8 | 410 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6.82 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 283 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.34 |
 Carabao Cup | 4 | 322 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 7.44 |
| Total | 41 | 2,583 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 70 | 6.83 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 12 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.80 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.17 | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.52 | 69 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.63 | 29 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 22 |
Nico González has taken 14 shots with 2 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 112 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nico González has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 143 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1316 | 75.50 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 1189 | 68.20 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 2.01 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.11 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 119 | 6.83 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 148 | 8.49 | 89 |
Nico González has completed 1189 of 1316 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.75 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.03 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 105 | 6.03 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 35 | 2.01 | 90 |
| Touches | 1571 | 90.20 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 171 | 9.82 | 27 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.57 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.03 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 0.92 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 0.80 | 22 |
Nico González completes 13 dribbles at a 72% success rate and wins 105 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 2.47 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.72 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.38 | 86 |
| Clearances | 45 | 2.58 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 88 | 5.05 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.17 | 97 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.11 | 79 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Nico González makes 43 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 45 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.72 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.34 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 2.76 | 65 |
| 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 |
Nico González has committed 30 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly central midfielder (11 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (4) and right defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 17 | 1,447 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 33 | 7.36 |
| Premier League | 11 | 764 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6.37 |
 Europa League | 7 | 562 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 7.36 |
 Taça De Portugal | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Champions League | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 25 | 1,724 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 42 | 7.11 |
| Taça De Portugal | 7 | 522 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3.12 |
| Champions League | 6 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 26 | 1,410 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 26 | 1,103 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 6.61 |
| Europa League | 3 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Champions League | 3 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.07 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7.45 |
About Nico González
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Nico González has scored 1 goal across 25 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1568 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nico González has attempted 14 shots with 2 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico González has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (72% success rate). Nico González has contributed 11 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico González has registered 43 tackles (30 won), 24 interceptions, and 45 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1189 from 1316 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Nico González has won 105 of 190 total duels.
Discipline
Nico González has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 18.
About Nico González
Nico González is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Manchester City in the Premier League, representing Spain. Nico González is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 3 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Nico González's most recent match was away at Aston Villa on May 20th. Manchester City lost 1-2. Nico González played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- May 20th1-2 lossvsAston Villa(90 mins, rating 7.1)
- February 3rd1-1 drawatAFC Bournemouth(0 mins)
- May 14th0-1 winatChelsea(0 mins)
- September 21st3-0 winvsCrystal Palace(0 mins)
- June 27th3-0 winvsBrentford(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Manchester City
Nico González currently plays alongside Nico O'Reilly, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Jack Grealish, Claudio Echeverri, Juma Bah, James Trafford, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rúben Dias, Rodri, Phil Foden, Max Alleyne, Marc Guéhi, Omar Marmoush, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico González, Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland, Abdukodir Khusanov, Jérémy Doku, Savinho, Marcus Bettinelli, Antoine Semenyo, Elliot Anderson, Rico Lewis, Issa Kaboré, Vitor Reis, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Jeremy Monga and Kalvin Phillips at Manchester City.