Nico González stats
Spain
Match-by-match stats
N. González
NewcastleMidfielder
N. González vs Crystal Palace
2 games played, 1 more on the benchNico González's next match is on Sunday at 14:00 against Crystal Palace. See how Nico González did in earlier matches against Crystal Palace.
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Sunday 14:00Sun 14:00Before the next match
Crystal Palace v Newcastle, SundayWhat Crystal Palace allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCDM against Crystal Palace in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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Odds OutliersNico González 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Nico González has appeared in 5 Premier League matches this season, totalling 347 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 5 | 347 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 6.78 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.91 |
| Total | 6 | 437 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 6.80 |
Attacking stats
Nico González has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 174 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nico González has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. Nico González has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nico González has completed 217 of 251 passes at 86% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nico González completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 14 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
Nico González makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nico González has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Newcastle squad
Y. Wissa
30 yrs#9
W. Osula
23 yrs#10
H. Barnes
28 yrs#11
B. Touré
20 yrs#17
A. Elanga
24 yrs#19
M. Fernández-Pardo
21 yrs#20
J. Murphy31 yrs#23N. González
24 yrs#6
Joelinton
30 yrs#7
A. Bamba20 yrs#8
S. Steur
18 yrs#14
J. Willock27 yrs#28
J. Ramsey25 yrs#41
L. Miley20 yrs#67
34 yrs
25 yrs
24 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
Champions League2024/2025
| 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 | - |
| Champions League | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.36 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 26 | 1,410 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 6.86 |
2021/2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Nico González has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 347 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nico González has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico González has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Nico González has contributed 9 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico González has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 4 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 217 from 251 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Nico González has won 14 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Nico González has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 4.
About Nico González
Nico González is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League, representing Spain. Nico González is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 3 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Nico González's most recent match was at home against Aston Villa on April 15th. Newcastle lost 0-1. Nico González played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- April 15th0-1 lossvsAston Villa(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.76)
- November 19th4-1 lossatCoventry City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.75)
- March 22nd4-1 lossatLeeds United(19 mins, rating 6.42)
- October 17th0-1 winatMillwall(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- September 22nd2-2 drawvsAFC Bournemouth(77 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Nico González and Newcastle United are next in action on November 27th against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United match preview.
Teammates at Newcastle United
Nico González currently plays alongside Bazoumana Touré, Jacob Murphy, Joelinton, Nick Pope, Yoane Wissa, Lukas Hornicek, Aladji Bamba, Joe Willock, Fabian Schär, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga, Sean Steur, Ewen Jaouen, Matías Fernández-Pardo, Mark Gillespie, Jacob Ramsey, Tino Livramento, Nico González, Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, William Osula, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall and Amar Dedic at Newcastle United.