Nico Cavallo
United States
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Nico Cavallo 2026 season stats
As a left back, Nico Cavallo has appeared in 13 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 968 minutes at an average rating of 6.18. 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.37 | 56 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 57 |
Nico Cavallo has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 242 minutes. Nico Cavallo has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 394 | 36.60 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 334 | 31.10 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.74 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.19 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 9.30 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 4.65 | 41 |
Nico Cavallo has completed 334 of 394 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.46 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.02 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 51 | 4.74 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.93 | 28 |
| Touches | 647 | 60.20 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 113 | 10.51 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.21 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.46 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.56 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 1.49 | 92 |
Nico Cavallo completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 51 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 2.88 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.67 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.02 | 41 |
| Clearances | 32 | 2.98 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 3.35 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nico Cavallo makes 31 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.56 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.02 | 15 |
| 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 |
Nico Cavallo has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (10 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nico Cavallo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5.28 |
About Nico Cavallo
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nico Cavallo has featured across 13 appearances (11 starts), totalling 968 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico Cavallo has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Nico Cavallo has contributed 5 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico Cavallo has registered 31 tackles (18 won), 11 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 334 from 394 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Nico Cavallo has won 51 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
Nico Cavallo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 5.
About Nico Cavallo
Nico Cavallo is a 24-year-old defender playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Nico Cavallo is -footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 27 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
Nico Cavallo's most recent match was away at Toronto on December 6th. New York City drew 1-1. Nico Cavallo played 63 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-1 drawatToronto(63 mins, rating 6.76)
- February 28th1-1 drawatNew England(90 mins, rating 6.59)
- July 21st2-1 lossatCincinnati(15 mins, rating 6.24)
- March 1st2-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(90 mins, rating 6.44)
- July 13th1-1 drawvsToronto(90 mins, rating 6.91)
Next fixture
Nico Cavallo and New York City are next in action on May 11th against Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Nico Cavallo currently plays alongside Agustín Ojeda, Drew Baiera, James Sands, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Luighi, Máximo Carrizo, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Andrés Perea, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Seymour Reid, Thiago Martins, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Mac Learned, Kamran Acito, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Hannes Wolf, Raul Gustavo, Matt Freese, Kevin Pierre Jr., Mitja Ilenic, Greg Ranjitsingh, Alonso Martínez, Max Murray, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.