Niklas Castro
Norway
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Niklas Castro 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Niklas Castro has appeared in 6 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 415 minutes at an average rating of 7.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 68 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.87 | 93 |
| Shots | 15 | 3.30 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.50 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 47.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.87 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.87 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Key passes | 14 | 3.00 | 99 |
| Chances created | 15 | 3.25 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.87 | 99 |
Niklas Castro has taken 15 shots with 7 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 1.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Niklas Castro has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 28 minutes. Niklas Castro has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 2.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 240 | 52.00 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 188 | 40.80 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.08 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 2.82 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 59 | 12.80 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 4.55 | 94 |
Niklas Castro has completed 188 of 240 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.52 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 4.99 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 28 | 6.07 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.22 | 17 |
| Touches | 395 | 85.70 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 123 | 26.67 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.22 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 2.17 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 2.17 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niklas Castro completes 7 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.17 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.22 | 35 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.43 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 3.90 | 88 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Niklas Castro makes 10 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 2.39 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.65 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.43 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 3.67 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 4.55 | 98 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Niklas Castro has committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left winger (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Brann squad
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C. Cyprain Ononogbo
19 yrs#30
J. Lægreid19 yrs#39
S. Opsahl27 yrs#5
K. Már Kjartansson20 yrs#7
K. Máni Ingason24 yrs#10
K. Eriksen31 yrs#16
J. Lungi Sørensen
28 yrs#18
E. Aron Gudmundsson22 yrs#19
N. Jensen Wassberg22 yrs#25
S. Tronstad31 yrs
20 yrs
24 yrs
Niklas Castro previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 420 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 9 | 402 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 17 | 980 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 5 | 411 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,029 | 9 | 7 | 53 | 29 | 7.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 291 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 20 | 915 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 6.91 |
About Niklas Castro
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Niklas Castro has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 6 appearances (4 starts), totalling 415 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Castro has attempted 15 shots with 7 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.71 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Castro has created 15 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (30% success rate). Niklas Castro has contributed 14 key passes and 41 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Castro has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 188 from 240 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Castro has won 28 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Castro has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 10.
About Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro is a 30-year-old forward playing for Brann in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Niklas Castro is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 8 January 1996.
Most recent appearance
Niklas Castro's most recent match was away at Sandefjord on September 12th. Brann drew 0-0. Niklas Castro played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.88.
Recent matches
- September 12th0-0 drawatSandefjord(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.88)
- September 17th3-2 winvsPAOK(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
- May 14th3-0 winvsHamKam(90 mins, rating 8.61)
- November 26th2-4 winatApollon(89 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- June 23rd0-1 lossvsApollon(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Niklas Castro and Brann are next in action on March 28th against Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Lillestrøm match preview.
Teammates at Brann
Niklas Castro currently plays alongside Joachim Soltvedt, Sondre Tronstad, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Kristall Máni Ingason, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Jonas Torsvik, Jacob Lungi Sørensen, Sakarias Opsahl, Niklas Castro, Tom Bramel, Noah Holm, Thore Pedersen, Leo Cornic, Vetle Dragsnes, Eggert Aron Gudmundsson, Bård Finne, Simen Vidtun Nilsen, Ulrik Mathisen, Chinedu Cyprain Ononogbo, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Mathias Dyngeland, Kristian Eriksen, Sævar Atli Magnússon, Håkon Hellesøy, Nana Kwame Boakye, Kjartan Már Kjartansson and Julian Lægreid at Brann.