Nias Hefti
SwitzerlandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Nias Hefti 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Nias Hefti has appeared in 37 Super League matches this season, totalling 3,324 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 37 | 3,324 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 78 | 6.94 |
 Super League Play-offs | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.46 |
| Total | 38 | 3,414 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 82 | 6.95 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.16 | 74 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.50 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 6.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.24 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.22 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.20 | 88 |
| Key passes | 54 | 1.50 | 91 |
| Chances created | 36 | 0.97 | 92 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.16 | 76 |
Nias Hefti has taken 17 shots with 1 on target (6% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 196 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nias Hefti has 6 assists and 54 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 88th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1423 | 38.50 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 1069 | 28.90 | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 54 | 1.46 | 8 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 48 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 253 | 6.85 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 214 | 5.79 | 38 |
Nias Hefti has completed 1069 of 1423 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 48 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 28 | 0.76 | 78 |
| Dribble attempts | 57 | 1.54 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 166 | 4.49 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 0.57 | 13 |
| Touches | 2468 | 66.80 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 629 | 17.03 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 0.70 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 1.06 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.49 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nias Hefti completes 28 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 166 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 78 | 2.11 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 57 | 1.54 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 37 | 1.00 | 23 |
| Clearances | 94 | 2.55 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 156 | 4.22 | 53 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Nias Hefti makes 78 tackles and 37 interceptions , adding 94 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 0.79 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.11 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 7.25 | n/a | 80 |
| Foul involvements | 68 | 1.84 | 36 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nias Hefti has committed 29 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly left back (36 appearances), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nias Hefti previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 25 | 1,787 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 69 | 6.82 |
About Nias Hefti
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Nias Hefti has scored 6 assists across 37 appearances (37 starts), totalling 3324 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nias Hefti has attempted 17 shots with 1 on target, a 6% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nias Hefti has created 36 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 28 successful dribbles from 57 attempts (49% success rate). Nias Hefti has contributed 54 key passes and 187 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nias Hefti has registered 78 tackles (57 won), 37 interceptions, and 94 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1069 from 1423 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Nias Hefti has won 166 of 292 total duels.
Discipline
Nias Hefti has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 39.
About Nias Hefti
Nias Hefti is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sion in the Super League, representing Switzerland. Nias Hefti is left-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 18 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Nias Hefti's most recent match was away at Lugano on December 12th. Sion drew 2-2. Nias Hefti played 90 minutes, registering 7 tackles with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- December 12th2-2 drawvsLugano(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
- December 30th2-0 winvsThun(90 mins, rating 7.12)
- July 19th0-3 winatSt. Gallen(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- May 19th0-2 winatBasel(90 mins, rating 7.46)
- May 2nd3-0 winvsLausanne Sport(90 mins, rating 7.66)
Next fixture
Nias Hefti and Sion are next in action on November 19th against BATE in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the BATE vs Sion match preview.
Teammates at Sion
Nias Hefti currently plays alongside Ryan Kessler, Simon Caillet, Adrien Llukes, Josias Lukembila, Marquinhos Cipriano, Dinis Rodrigues, Jan Kronig, Rayan Stoll, Nevio Biner, Théo Berdayes, Donat Rrudhani, Burak Alili, Ilyas Chouaref, Francesco Ruberto, Franck Surdez, Noé Sow, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Nias Hefti, Baltazar, Gabriele Mulazzi, Gilles Richard, Timothy Fayulu, Altin Shala, Numa Lavanchy, Benjamin Kololli, Liam Chipperfield, Ali Kabacalman, Anthony Racioppi, Winsley Boteli and Rilind Nivokazi at Sion.