Nikhil Poojary
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Nikhil 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.
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 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
| 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 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
| 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 Poojary 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 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
| 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 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
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Nikhil Poojary 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 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 21 shirt. Born on 3 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Nikhil Poojary's most recent match was away at Mumbai City on August 1st. Bengaluru drew 0-0. Nikhil Poojary 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 Poojary currently plays alongside Ricky Meetei, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Jaspreet Singh, Kelvin Singh Taorem, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Namgyal Bhutia, Holi Charan Narzary, Sunil Chhetri, Soham Varshneya, Vinith Venkatesh, Ryan Williams, Mohammed Salah, Takhellambam Bungson Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Suresh Singh, Monirul Molla, Sirozhiddin Kuziev, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Sahil Sahil, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Shivaldo Singh, Lalthuammawia Ralte and Naorem Roshan Singh at Bengaluru.