Nicolás Fernández Mercau
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Nicolás Fernández Mercau 2026 season stats
As a striker, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,330 minutes at an average rating of 7.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.70 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.88 | 82 |
| Shots | 42 | 2.80 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 25 | 1.70 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 24.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 58 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.27 | 41 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.54 | 27 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.61 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 68 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.60 | 69 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.22 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.54 | 82 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has taken 42 shots with 25 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has 3 assists and 24 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 512 | 34.60 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 415 | 28.10 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 1.29 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 71 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 1.08 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 124 | 8.39 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 4.74 | 91 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has completed 415 of 512 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 25 | 1.69 | 78 |
| Dribble attempts | 44 | 2.98 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 98 | 6.63 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.34 | 27 |
| Touches | 853 | 57.70 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 224 | 15.16 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.68 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 45 | 3.05 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.42 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 1.76 | 27 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau completes 25 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 98 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 1.83 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.29 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.27 | 38 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.20 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 3.59 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau makes 27 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 31 | 2.10 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.27 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0.68 | 81 |
| Fouls per card | 7.75 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 76 | 5.14 | 98 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has committed 31 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (14 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsNicolás Fernández Mercau previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1,328 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 30 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 32 | 2,493 | 6 | 8 | 67 | 46 | 7.44 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 160 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 40 | 3,271 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 46 | 7.31 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 18 | 502 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 6.37 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 26 | 2,177 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 80 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 19 | 1,379 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 6.72 |
About Nicolás Fernández Mercau
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has scored 10 goals and 3 assists across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1330 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has attempted 42 shots with 25 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has created 18 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 25 successful dribbles from 44 attempts (57% success rate). Nicolás Fernández Mercau has contributed 24 key passes and 65 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has registered 27 tackles (19 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 415 from 512 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has won 98 of 190 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 45.
About Nicolás Fernández Mercau
Nicolás Fernández Mercau is a 26-year-old forward playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing Argentina. Nicolás Fernández Mercau is left-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 11 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Nicolás Fernández Mercau's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on September 23rd. New York City lost 2-1. Nicolás Fernández Mercau played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 5 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- September 23rd2-1 lossatNashville SC(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.57)
- June 14th1-1 drawatNew York RB(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.24)
- March 17th0-1 winatCharlotte(81 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.8)
- September 6th3-0 winvsColumbus Crew(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.54)
- May 6th0-2 lossvsDC United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.27)
Next fixture
Nicolás Fernández Mercau and New York City are next in action on November 21st against Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Nicolás Fernández Mercau currently plays alongside Cooper Flax, Andrés Perea, Seymour Reid, Drew Baiera, Matt Freese, Mitja Ilenič, Arnau Farnós, Jonathan Shore, Tayvon Gray, Hannes Wolf, P. Molinari, Malachi Jones, Thiago Martins, Bénie Traoré, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Mac Learned, Max Murray, Greg Ranjitsingh, Talles Magno, Máximo Carrizo, James Sands, Jacob Arroyave, Kamran Acito, Alonso Martínez, Keaton Parks, Raul Gustavo, Nico Cavallo, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Kevin Pierre Jr., Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.