Nihal Sudheesh stats
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N. Sudheesh
Odisha FCForward
N. Sudheesh vs NorthEast United
3 games played, 2 more on the benchNihal Sudheesh's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against NorthEast United. See how Nihal Sudheesh did in earlier matches against NorthEast United.
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| Nov 5, 2022 |
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Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Odisha FC v NorthEast United, SaturdayWhat NorthEast United allow left wingers
Position stats10 appearances at LW against NorthEast United in their last 20 matches; league average from the Indian Super League.
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As a right wing back, Nihal Sudheesh has appeared in 10 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 545 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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
Nihal Sudheesh has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nihal Sudheesh has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 545 minutes. Nihal Sudheesh has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nihal Sudheesh has completed 91 of 112 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nihal Sudheesh completes 1 dribbles at a 13% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Nihal Sudheesh makes 6 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 91 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nihal Sudheesh has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly right wing back (4 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Odisha FC squad
Everton
33 yrs#8
K. Hantal
24 yrs#9R. Kannoly Praveen26 yrs#10
R. Ali26 yrs#11
S. VP34 yrs#15
I. Khan31 yrs#17R. Das29 yrs#18H. Sanathoi Singh20 yrs#19N. Sekar30 yrs#22N. Sudheesh25 yrs#77
M. Eid
33 yrs#93L. Khawlhring28 yrs#7
M. Molina
34 yrs#12K. Lalrinfela26 yrs#25
G. Aburjania
31 yrs#29N. Naik21 yrs#39A. Mohamed Vazhappill Salim
20 yrs#47
32 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 20 | 1,043 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6.52 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 8 | 250 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5.85 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 5 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.47 |
About Nihal Sudheesh
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Nihal Sudheesh has scored 1 goal across 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 545 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nihal Sudheesh has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nihal Sudheesh has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (13% success rate). Nihal Sudheesh has contributed 6 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nihal Sudheesh has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 91 from 112 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Nihal Sudheesh has won 13 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Nihal Sudheesh has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 2.
About Nihal Sudheesh
Nihal Sudheesh is a 25-year-old forward playing for Odisha FC in the Indian Super League, representing India. Nihal Sudheesh is right-footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 18 June 2001.
Most recent appearance
Nihal Sudheesh's most recent match was away at Inter Kashi on September 20th. Odisha FC drew 1-1. Nihal Sudheesh played 14 minutes with a match rating of 6.21.
Recent matches
- September 20th1-1 drawatInter Kashi(14 mins, rating 6.21)
- October 16th2-1 lossatMinerva Punjab(8 mins, rating 6.49)
- November 4th2-1 winvsGoa(46 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 27th3-1 winvsMohammedan(46 mins, rating 6.22)
- May 24th2-1 winvsOdisha FC(57 mins, rating 6.47)
Next fixture
Nihal Sudheesh and Odisha FC are next in action on March 3rd against NorthEast United in the Indian Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United match preview.
Teammates at Odisha FC
Nihal Sudheesh currently plays alongside Manas Dubey, Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Everton, Mahmoud Eid, Nihal Sudheesh, Heikrujam Sanathoi Singh, Kojam Beyong, Saurabh Bhanwala, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Rahim Ali, Raj Kumar Sanyasi, Narendra Naik, Subham Bhattacharya, Tejas Krishna, S. Suresh, Suhair VP, K Lalrinfela, Hrithik Tiwari, Saviour Gama, Moirangthem Thoiba Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Manu Molina, Giorgi Aburjania, Nandhakumar Sekar, Imran Khan, Aashir Mohamed Vazhappill Salim, Jeremy Zohminghlua, Stephen Eze, Ritwik Das, Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Kartik Hantal and Tankadhar Bag at Odisha FC.