Nikhil Poojari
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Nikhil Poojari 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Nikhil Poojari has appeared in 10 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 861 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.21 | 91 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 91 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.90 | 85 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.21 | 51 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 88 |
Nikhil Poojari has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 431 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nikhil Poojari has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 431 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 294 | 30.70 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 220 | 23.00 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.67 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.63 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 3.97 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 5.85 | 49 |
Nikhil Poojari has completed 220 of 294 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.42 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.05 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 20 | 2.09 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.52 | 12 |
| Touches | 506 | 52.90 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 120 | 12.54 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.63 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.84 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nikhil Poojari completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 0.73 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.52 | 23 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.84 | 44 |
| Clearances | 38 | 3.97 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 3.24 | 57 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nikhil Poojari makes 7 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 38 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 123 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.94 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.57 | 58 |
| 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 |
Nikhil Poojari has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly right back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nikhil Poojari previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 17 | 1,376 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 3 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 21 | 1,810 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 21 | 1,847 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 39 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 19 | 1,363 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 28 | 6.46 |
About Nikhil Poojari
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Nikhil Poojari has scored 2 assists across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 861 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nikhil Poojari has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikhil Poojari has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Nikhil Poojari has contributed 9 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikhil Poojari has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 8 interceptions, and 38 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 220 from 294 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Nikhil Poojari has won 20 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Nikhil Poojari has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Nikhil Poojari
Nikhil Poojari is a 30-year-old defender playing for Bengaluru in the Indian Super League, representing India. Nikhil Poojari is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 3 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Nikhil Poojari's most recent match was away at Mumbai City on August 1st. Bengaluru drew 0-0. Nikhil Poojari played 54 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- March 10th1-1 drawatTajikistan(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 28th3-1 lossatTajikistan(0 mins, rating 5.88)
- August 21st1-0 lossatZimbabwe(0 mins, rating 6.26)
- January 30th1-2 winatChennaiyin(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 1st0-0 drawvsMumbai City(54 mins, rating 6.44)
Teammates at Bengaluru
Nikhil Poojari currently plays alongside Ricky Meetei Haobam, Rahul Bheke, Jaspreet Singh, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Kelvin Singh Taorem, Namgyal Bhutia, Holi Charan Narzary, Sunil Chhetri, Soham Varshneya, Vinith Venkatesh, Ryan Williams, Mohammed Salah, Takhellambam Bungson Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojari, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Suresh Singh, Monirul Molla, Sirozhiddin Kuziev, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Shivaldo Singh, Sahil Sahil, Lalthuammawia Ralte and Roshan Singh at Bengaluru.