Javier Fernandez
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Javier Fernandez 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Javier Fernandez has appeared in 8 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 458 minutes at an average rating of 5.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 49 |
| Shots | 10 | 2.00 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.79 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.79 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.20 | 98 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.59 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Javier Fernandez has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Javier Fernandez has 1 assist and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 180 | 35.40 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 156 | 30.70 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.36 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 7.66 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 4.52 | 48 |
Javier Fernandez has completed 156 of 180 passes at 87% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.59 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 2.36 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 26 | 5.11 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 2.16 | 91 |
| Touches | 265 | 52.10 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 45 | 8.84 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.59 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.59 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.79 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.79 | 41 |
Javier Fernandez completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.77 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.38 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.79 | 49 |
| Clearances | 16 | 3.14 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 4.13 | 45 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Javier Fernandez makes 9 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 2.75 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.59 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 3.34 | 69 |
| 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 |
Javier Fernandez has committed 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at left winger (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Javier Fernandez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 9 | 810 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 21 | 7.84 |
About Javier Fernandez
2. Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the 2. Bundesliga, Javier Fernandez has scored 1 assist across 8 appearances (5 starts), totalling 458 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Javier Fernandez has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Javier Fernandez has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Javier Fernandez has contributed 3 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Javier Fernandez has registered 9 tackles (7 won), 4 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 156 from 180 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Javier Fernandez has won 26 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Javier Fernandez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 3.
About Javier Fernandez
Javier Fernandez is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, representing Spain. and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 28 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Javier Fernandez's most recent match was away at Hannover 96 on January 17th. Nürnberg drew 3-3. Javier Fernandez played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- January 17th3-3 drawatHannover 96(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- September 18th3-0 winvsSchalke 04(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- June 28th1-1 drawatSpVgg Greuther Fürth(88 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- April 28th1-0 winvsMagdeburg(82 mins, rating 7.05)
- May 12th1-1 drawatDSC Arminia Bielefeld(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Javier Fernandez and Nürnberg are next in action on October 20th against Dynamo Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nürnberg vs Dynamo Dresden match preview.
Teammates at Nürnberg
Javier Fernandez currently plays alongside Noah Maboulou, Styopa Mkrtchyan, R. Ghrieb, Fynn Otto, Winners Osawe, Kristian Mandic, Justin von der Hitz, Tim Janisch, Eric Porstner, Sigurd Haugen, Adam Markhiev, Finn Becker, Ayoub Chaikhoun, Can Moustfa, Christian Mathenia, Giannis Masouras, Alexios Kalogeropoulos, Tino Kusanovic, Mohamed Ali Zoma, Robin Lisewski, Marko Soldic, Javier Fernandez, Adriano Grimaldi, Nicolas Ortegel, Rafael Lubach, Julian Justvan, Jan Reichert and Piet Scobel at Nürnberg.