Nicolas Saint-Ruf
France
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Nicolas Saint-Ruf 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Nicolas Saint-Ruf has appeared in 24 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 1,866 minutes at an average rating of 6.31. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 24 | 1,866 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 6.31 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.03 |
| Total | 25 | 1,946 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 6.34 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.29 | 96 |
| Shots | 22 | 1.10 | 92 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 27.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.48 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.24 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 45 |
Nicolas Saint-Ruf has taken 22 shots with 10 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 85 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicolas Saint-Ruf has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 373 minutes. Nicolas Saint-Ruf has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 706 | 34.10 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 578 | 27.90 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 79 | 3.81 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 1.98 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 111 | 5.35 | 31 |
Nicolas Saint-Ruf has completed 578 of 706 passes at 82% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.05 | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.05 | 3 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 94 | 4.53 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 63 | 3.04 | 92 |
| Touches | 1009 | 48.70 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 140 | 6.75 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.43 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.53 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.05 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolas Saint-Ruf completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 94 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 0.96 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.53 | 7 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.01 | 34 |
| Clearances | 151 | 7.28 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 54 | 2.60 | 7 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.05 | 90 |
Nicolas Saint-Ruf makes 20 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 151 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 93 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.16 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.19 | 53 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.10 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 1.69 | 21 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolas Saint-Ruf has committed 24 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly center back (21 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrs
Nicolas Saint-Ruf previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.09 |
About Nicolas Saint-Ruf
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Nicolas Saint-Ruf has scored 6 goals across 24 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1866 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolas Saint-Ruf has attempted 22 shots with 10 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolas Saint-Ruf has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Nicolas Saint-Ruf has contributed 6 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolas Saint-Ruf has registered 20 tackles (11 won), 21 interceptions, and 151 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 578 from 706 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Nicolas Saint-Ruf has won 94 of 156 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolas Saint-Ruf has received 4 yellow cards and 2 red cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 11.
About Nicolas Saint-Ruf
Nicolas Saint-Ruf is a 33-year-old defender playing for Nancy in the Ligue 2, representing France. Nicolas Saint-Ruf is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 24 October 1992.
Most recent appearance
Nicolas Saint-Ruf's most recent match was away at Dunkerque on August 29th. Nancy won 3-2. Nicolas Saint-Ruf played 62 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.8.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nicolas Saint-Ruf and Nancy are next in action on January 11th against Nantes in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nantes vs Nancy match preview.
Teammates at Nancy
Nicolas Saint-Ruf currently plays alongside Yanis Delaveau, Enzo Tacafred, Yannis Nahounou, Pape Meïssa Ba, Noam Obougou, Zakaria Ztouti, Brandon Bokangu, Chafik El Hansar, Geoffrey Lembet, Mamadou Fofana, Elydjah Mendy, Zakaria Fdaouch, Enzo Basilio, Walid Bouabdeli, Joel Emmanuel Coulibaly, Kouroufia Kebe, Kenzo Noël, Ilyes Housni, Logan Ndenbe, Nordine Kandil, Héliohdino Tavares, Thierno Baldé, Nicolas Saint-Ruf, Jérémy Gélin, Yanis Paul Kouini, Sidi Ibrahim Cissé, Nehemiah Fernandez, Issam Bouaoune, El Hadary Raheriniaina, Adrian Dabasse and Hugo Barbier at Nancy.