Nico Cavallo
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Nico Cavallo 2026 season stats
As a left back, Nico Cavallo has appeared in 6 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 447 minutes at an average rating of 5.59. 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 | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 79 |
Nico Cavallo has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 224 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 | 187 | 37.70 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 162 | 32.60 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.01 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 10.87 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 3.62 | 19 |
Nico Cavallo has completed 162 of 187 passes at 87% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.01 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 20 | 4.03 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.81 | 21 |
| Touches | 299 | 60.20 | 26 |
| Possession lost | 47 | 9.46 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.21 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.81 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.61 | 88 |
Nico Cavallo completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 2.42 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.61 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.01 | 40 |
| Clearances | 11 | 2.21 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 2.82 | 23 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Nico Cavallo makes 12 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.81 | 33 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.20 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.21 | 23 |
| 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 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (4 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 447 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nico Cavallo has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Nico Cavallo has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nico Cavallo has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 5 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 162 from 187 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Nico Cavallo has won 20 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
Nico Cavallo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
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 Nashville SC on September 23rd. New York City lost 2-1. Nico Cavallo played 85 minutes with a match rating of 5.89.
Recent matches
- September 23rd2-1 lossatNashville SC(85 mins, rating 5.89)
- June 14th1-1 drawatNew York RB(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.26)
- March 17th0-1 winatCharlotte(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- September 6th3-0 winvsColumbus Crew(90 mins, rating 7.13)
- May 6th0-2 lossvsDC United(90 mins, rating 6.47)
Next fixture
Nico Cavallo and New York City are next in action on November 21st against Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Nico Cavallo currently plays alongside Cooper Flax, Andrés Perea, Seymour Reid, Drew Baiera, Matt Freese, Mitja Ilenič, Arnau Farnós, Jonathan Shore, Tayvon Gray, Hannes Wolf, P. Molinari, Malachi Jones, Thiago Martins, Bénie Traoré, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Mac Learned, Max Murray, Greg Ranjitsingh, Talles Magno, Máximo Carrizo, James Sands, Jacob Arroyave, Kamran Acito, Alonso Martínez, Keaton Parks, Raul Gustavo, Nico Cavallo, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Kevin Pierre Jr., Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.