Nelson Luz
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Match-by-match stats
Nelson Luz 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Nelson Luz has appeared in 17 Super League matches this season, totalling 1,443 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.75 | 98 |
| Shots | 38 | 2.40 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 18 | 1.10 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 47.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 21.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.44 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.62 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.62 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.12 | 85 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 17 | 1.06 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 28 |
Nelson Luz has taken 38 shots with 18 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nelson Luz has 4 assists and 18 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 85 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 363 | 22.60 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 287 | 17.90 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.37 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.56 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 103 | 6.42 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 44 | 2.74 | 14 |
Nelson Luz has completed 287 of 363 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 48 | 2.99 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 87 | 5.43 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 127 | 7.92 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.12 | 66 |
| Touches | 765 | 47.70 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 219 | 13.66 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.75 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 1.68 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 40 | 2.49 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nelson Luz completes 48 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 127 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 2.18 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 1.50 | 79 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.50 | 26 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.31 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 4.99 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Nelson Luz makes 35 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.75 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.19 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 28.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 3.43 | 73 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Nelson Luz has committed 28 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 28 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly right midfielder (8 appearances), also at right winger (4) and attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nelson Luz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 27 | 2,141 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 25 | 2,060 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 45 | 7.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 15 | 403 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 29 | 1,159 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 6.81 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 12 | 332 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.33 |
About Nelson Luz
Super League 2026 season
This season in the Super League, Nelson Luz has scored 8 goals and 4 assists across 17 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1443 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nelson Luz has attempted 38 shots with 18 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nelson Luz has created 17 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 48 successful dribbles from 87 attempts (55% success rate). Nelson Luz has contributed 18 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nelson Luz has registered 35 tackles (24 won), 8 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 287 from 363 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Nelson Luz has won 127 of 281 total duels.
Discipline
Nelson Luz has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 27.
About Nelson Luz
Nelson Luz is a 28-year-old forward playing for Qingdao West Coast in the Super League, representing Angola. Nelson Luz is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 4 February 1998.
Most recent appearance
Nelson Luz's most recent match was away at Chengdu Rongcheng on October 10th. Qingdao West Coast drew 1-1. Nelson Luz played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 4 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.22.
Recent matches
- October 10th1-1 drawvsChengdu Rongcheng(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.22)
- May 30th3-0 lossatShenzhen Peng City(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- March 6th2-1 winvsShanghai Port(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.78)
- August 21st3-1 winvsZhejiang(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.63)
- March 28th2-2 drawvsShanghai Shenhua(90 mins, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Nelson Luz and Qingdao West Coast are next in action on September 28th against Liaoning Tieren FC in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Liaoning Tieren FC vs Qingdao West Coast match preview.
Teammates at Qingdao West Coast
Nelson Luz currently plays alongside Zhicheng Liu, Barak Braunshtain, Alexander Chujun Xie, Samir Memisevic, Shiming Jin, Elnizar Lohman, Meng Jingchao, Davidson, Hao Li, Rúben Trigo, Peng Wang, Song Nan, Xinli Peng, Yu Dong, Rezende, Shibo Liu, Weiwei Jia, Afrden Asqer, Abdul Aziz Yakubu, He Xiaoke, Nelson Luz, Xiuwei Zhang, Dong Hang, Haifeng Ding, Longhai He, Gengrui Wang, Chengdong Zhang, Honglüe Zhao and Zhanpeng Yang at Qingdao West Coast.