Niklas Castro stats
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N. Castro
BrannForwardBefore the next match
Kauno Žalgiris v Brann, Thursday
What Kauno Žalgiris allow left wingers
Position stats11 appearances at LW against Kauno Žalgiris in their last 20 matches; league average from the Europa Conference League.
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As a left winger, Niklas Castro has appeared in 10 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 750 minutes at an average rating of 7.36. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien attackers.
Attacking stats
Niklas Castro has taken 23 shots with 10 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.1 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Niklas Castro has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 29 minutes. Niklas Castro has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 4.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 63rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Niklas Castro has completed 329 of 426 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 22 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Niklas Castro completes 9 dribbles at a 28% success rate and wins 38 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
Niklas Castro makes 13 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Niklas Castro has committed 15 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left winger (7 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Brann squad
N. Castro
30 yrs#9
B. Finne31 yrs#11
U. Mathisen27 yrs#14
S. Atli Magnússon
26 yrs#22
N. Holm25 yrs#29
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 Guðmundsson22 yrs#19
N. Jensen Wassberg22 yrs#25
S. Tronstad31 yrs
20 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 502 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7.13 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 9 | 402 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5.93 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 17 | 980 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 7.04 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 5 | 411 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1.67 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,029 | 9 | 7 | 53 | 29 | 7.37 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 291 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.70 |
2023
| 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 2 assists across 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 750 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Castro has attempted 23 shots with 10 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Castro has created 26 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (28% success rate). Niklas Castro has contributed 25 key passes and 84 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Castro has registered 13 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 329 from 426 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Castro has won 38 of 108 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Castro has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 13.
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 Vålerenga on November 9th. Brann lost 3-1. Niklas Castro played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 4 key passs with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- November 9th3-1 lossatVålerenga(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 5th2-1 winvsLincoln Red Imps(82 mins, 2 goals, 1 yellow card, rating 8.74)
- June 11th0-2 lossvsViking(0 mins)
- June 13th2-1 winvsBodø / Glimt(72 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.35)
- January 11th2-0 lossatStart(90 mins, rating 7.19)
Next fixture
Niklas Castro and Brann are next in action on January 2nd against Kauno Žalgiris in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kauno Žalgiris vs Brann match preview.
Teammates at Brann
Niklas Castro currently plays alongside Thore Pedersen, Jacob Lungi Sørensen, Eggert Aron Guðmundsson, Simen Vidtun Nilsen, Ulrik Mathisen, Tom Bramel, Jonas Torsvik, Kristall Máni Ingason, Joachim Soltvedt, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Vetle Dragsnes, Niklas Castro, Sakarias Opsahl, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Bård Finne, Sondre Tronstad, Chinedu Cyprain Ononogbo, Noah Holm, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Mathias Dyngeland, Leo Cornic, Kristian Eriksen, Kjartan Már Kjartansson, Sævar Atli Magnússon, Nana Kwame Boakye, Håkon Hellesøy and Julian Lægreid at Brann.