Nicolás Romero
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Nicolás Romero 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nicolás Romero has appeared in 9 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 642 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.42 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.42 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Nicolás Romero has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 161 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicolás Romero has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 214 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 304 | 42.60 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 264 | 37.00 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 2.94 | 76 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 29 | 4.07 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 5.61 | 57 |
Nicolás Romero has completed 264 of 304 passes at 87% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.42 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.42 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 26 | 3.64 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.40 | 57 |
| Touches | 424 | 59.40 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 8.69 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.98 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.14 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.84 | 60 |
Nicolás Romero completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.12 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.84 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.40 | 69 |
| Clearances | 25 | 3.50 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 5.33 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.28 | 46 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Nicolás Romero makes 8 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.98 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.28 | 67 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 41 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.96 | 59 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolás Romero has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nicolás Romero previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,294 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 26 | 2,139 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 7.00 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 10 | 895 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 22 | 1,906 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 6.61 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 1,249 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 3 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
About Nicolás Romero
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nicolás Romero has featured across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 642 minutes. Nicolás Romero has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Romero has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Nicolás Romero has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Romero has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 10 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 264 from 304 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Romero has won 26 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Romero has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
About Nicolás Romero
Nicolás Romero is a 22-year-old defender playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing Argentina. Nicolás Romero is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 28 November 2003.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Romero's most recent match was away at New England on June 14th. Minnesota United lost 2-1. Nicolás Romero played 72 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawvsReal Salt Lake(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 14th2-1 lossatNew England(72 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.65)
- May 8th0-1 lossvsColorado Rapids(44 mins, rating 6.81)
- December 19th2-2 drawvsAustin(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- February 13th2-3 winatColumbus Crew(75 mins, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
Nicolás Romero and Minnesota United are next in action on January 1st against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Nicolás Romero currently plays alongside Anthony Markanich Jr., Kyle Duncan, Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Drake Callender, Mamadou Dieng, Wil Trapp, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, D.J. Taylor, Tomás Chancalay, Julian Gressel, Dominik Fitz, Joaquín Pereyra, Darius Randell, Owen Gene, Alec Smir, Peter Stroud, Nectarios Triantis, Kenyel Michel, Kieran Chandler, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Devin Padelford, Nicolás Romero, Mauricio González, Kayne Rizvanovich, Marcus Caldeira, Kelvin Yeboah and Bongokuhle Hlongwane at Minnesota United.