Nelson Palacio
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Nelson Palacio 2025 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Nelson Palacio has appeared in 10 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 586 minutes at an average rating of 6.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.40 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.46 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.61 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 31 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.31 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 11 |
Nelson Palacio has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nelson Palacio has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 293 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 358 | 55.00 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 313 | 48.10 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 5.38 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 50 | 7.68 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 53 | 8.14 | 78 |
Nelson Palacio has completed 313 of 358 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.46 | 28 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.92 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 52 |
| Duels won | 31 | 4.76 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.23 | 90 |
| Touches | 445 | 68.30 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 9.52 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.23 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.77 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.46 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 1.08 | 64 |
Nelson Palacio completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 2.30 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.23 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.38 | 77 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.38 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 3.53 | 18 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.15 | 93 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Nelson Palacio makes 15 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.69 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.46 | 41 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nelson Palacio has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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37 yrsNelson Palacio previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 32 | 2,614 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 58 | 6.81 |
 Super League Play-offs | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 25 | 825 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 5.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 13 | 1,107 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6.83 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Libertadores | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.73 |
About Nelson Palacio
Major League Soccer 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nelson Palacio has featured across 10 appearances (6 starts), totalling 586 minutes. Nelson Palacio has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nelson Palacio has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Nelson Palacio has contributed 5 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nelson Palacio has registered 15 tackles (8 won), 9 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 313 from 358 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Nelson Palacio has won 31 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
Nelson Palacio has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 5.
About Nelson Palacio
Nelson Palacio is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Toronto in the Major League Soccer, representing Colombia. Nelson Palacio is right-footed. Born on 16 June 2001.
Most recent appearance
Nelson Palacio's most recent match was away at Servette on August 5th. Toronto lost 0-2. Nelson Palacio played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- August 5th0-2 lossvsServette(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- December 5th1-0 lossatLuzern(90 mins, rating 7.15)
- June 6th2-1 winvsGrasshopper(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- April 6th2-2 drawatWinterthur(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.97)
- February 4th3-0 lossatLausanne Sport(90 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Nelson Palacio and Toronto are next in action on November 21st against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New England vs Toronto match preview.
Teammates at Toronto
Nelson Palacio currently plays alongside Raheem Edwards, Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, Dániel Sallói, Djordje Mihailovic, Malik Henry, Jackson Gilman, Richard Chukwu, Benjamín Kuscevic, Jonathan Osorio, Nicksoen Gomis, Richie Laryea, Luka Gavran, Markus Cimermancic, Deandre Kerr, Adisa De Rosario, William Yarbrough, Josh Sargent, Derrick Etienne Jr., Alonso Coello, Theo Corbeanu, Stefan Kapor, Matheus Pereira, Emilio Aristizábal, Lazar Stefanović, Henry Wingo, Zane Monlouis, Kobe Franklin, Walker Zimmerman and Nelson Palacio at Toronto.