Nikhil Poojary stats
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N. Poojary
BengaluruDefender
N. Poojary vs NorthEast United
6 games playedNikhil Poojary's next match is on Fri 30 Oct at 14:00 against NorthEast United. See how Nikhil Poojary did in earlier matches against NorthEast United.
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NUNvBFC
Fri 30 Oct 14:00Fri 14:00Before the next match
NorthEast United v Bengaluru, Fri 30 OctWhat NorthEast United allow right backs
Position stats17 appearances at RB against NorthEast United in their last 20 matches; league average from the Indian Super League.
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Odds OutliersNikhil Poojary 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Nikhil Poojary 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.
Attacking stats
Nikhil Poojary has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 431 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nikhil Poojary has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 431 minutes. Nikhil Poojary has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nikhil Poojary 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
Nikhil Poojary completes 4 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
Nikhil Poojary 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
Nikhil Poojary 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
Bengaluru squad
B. Martínez
32 yrs#7
M. Perovic
29 yrs#9R. Williams
32 yrs#10
S. Chhetri42 yrs#11S. Varshneya22 yrs#14M. Molla21 yrs#17A. Kuruniyan29 yrs#22H. Palande21 yrs#26S. Worneilen Kom22 yrs#29T. Kelvin Singh20 yrs#37S. Sakthi N25 yrsM. de Iriondo
33 yrs#5S. Singh26 yrs#8L. F22 yrs#23V. Venkatesh21 yrs#31N. Rishi Singh18 yrs#38M. Arbash18 yrs#48C. Shivaldo Singh22 yrs#51Y. Chingakham18 yrs#72
32 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 17 | 1,376 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 6.96 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 3 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.63 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.40 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 21 | 1,810 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 6.77 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 21 | 1,847 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 39 | 6.83 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 19 | 1,363 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 28 | 6.46 |
About Nikhil Poojary
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Nikhil Poojary 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 Poojary has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikhil Poojary has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (40% success rate). Nikhil Poojary has contributed 9 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikhil Poojary 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 Poojary has won 20 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Nikhil Poojary has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Nikhil Poojary
Nikhil Poojary is a 31-year-old defender playing for Bengaluru in the Indian Super League, representing India. Nikhil Poojary is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 3 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Nikhil Poojary's most recent match was at home against Chennaiyin on January 2nd. Bengaluru won 2-0. Nikhil Poojary played 27 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- January 2nd2-0 winvsChennaiyin(27 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- July 21st3-2 winvsSporting Delhi(1 mins, rating 0)
- 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)
Next fixture
Nikhil Poojary and Bengaluru are next in action on August 6th against NorthEast United in the Indian Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NorthEast United vs Bengaluru match preview.
Teammates at Bengaluru
Nikhil Poojary currently plays alongside Mihailo Perovic, Ryan Williams, Borja Martínez, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Manuel de Iriondo, Sandro Embaló, MD Arbash, Harsh Palande, Aheibam Suraj Singh, Lalremtluanga F, Taorem Kelvin Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan, Ricky Meetei, Sunil Chhetri, Soham Varshneya, Vinith Venkatesh, Takhellambam Bungson Singh, Serto Worneilen Kom, Menno Koch, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Chinglensana Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Suresh Singh, Monirul Molla, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Sahil Poonia, Lalthuammawia Ralte, Chingambam Shivaldo Singh, Siva Sakthi N and Naorem Roshan Singh at Bengaluru.