Nicolás Fernández Mercau
Argentina
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N. Fernández Mercau
New York CityForwardNicolás Fernández Mercau 2026 season stats
As a striker, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,866 minutes at an average rating of 7.80. 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 | 14 | 0.70 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 17 | 0.82 | 85 |
| Shots | 54 | 2.60 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 32 | 1.50 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 59.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 26.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.44 | n/a | 73 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.19 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.48 | 19 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.58 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Key passes | 45 | 2.20 | 88 |
| Chances created | 37 | 1.78 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.58 | 89 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has taken 54 shots with 32 on target (59% accuracy), scoring 14 goals. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.8 expected goals (xG), 9.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has 3 assists and 45 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has set up 48 shots for teammates, worth 4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 800 | 38.60 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 659 | 31.80 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 1.69 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 71 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 1.16 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 190 | 9.16 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 123 | 5.93 | 97 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has completed 659 of 800 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 34 | 1.64 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 58 | 2.80 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 141 | 6.80 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.48 | 34 |
| Touches | 1269 | 61.20 | 92 |
| Possession lost | 312 | 15.05 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.72 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 64 | 3.09 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 1.45 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 31 | 1.50 | 29 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau completes 34 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 141 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.83 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.25 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.19 | 22 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.19 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 87 | 4.20 | 86 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nicolás Fernández Mercau makes 38 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 39 | 1.88 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.39 | 93 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0.48 | 63 |
| Fouls per card | 4.88 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 103 | 4.97 | 97 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 4 | 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 39 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (14 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4) and right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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23 yrs#9
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H. Wolf
27 yrs#17
Luighi20 yrs#20
A. Ojeda22 yrs#26A. Farnós
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K. Trewin
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J. Sands
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A. Perea
25 yrs#8
M. Moralez39 yrs#10K. Pierre Jr.23 yrs#15
A. O'Neill28 yrs#21C. Flax22 yrs#27M. Carrizo18 yrs#29J. Shore19 yrs#32
M. Ilenic
21 yrs#35J. Arroyave18 yrs#47
K. Parks29 yrs#55P. Molinari17 yrs#71
33 yrs
25 yrs
Nicolás 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 14 goals and 3 assists across 21 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1866 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has attempted 54 shots with 32 on target, a 59% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.78 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has created 37 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 34 successful dribbles from 58 attempts (59% success rate). Nicolás Fernández Mercau has contributed 45 key passes and 87 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has registered 38 tackles (26 won), 4 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 659 from 800 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has won 141 of 263 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 39 fouls and winning 64.
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 Toronto on December 6th. New York City drew 1-1. Nicolás Fernández Mercau played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.83.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-1 drawatToronto(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.83)
- February 28th1-1 drawatNew England(90 mins, rating 7.78)
- July 21st2-1 lossatCincinnati(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.55)
- July 13th1-1 drawvsToronto(86 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 8.02)
- February 7th3-1 winvsChicago Fire(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.66)
Next fixture
Nicolás Fernández Mercau and New York City are next in action on May 11th against Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Nicolás Fernández Mercau currently plays alongside Agustín Ojeda, Drew Baiera, James Sands, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Luighi, Máximo Carrizo, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Andrés Perea, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Seymour Reid, Thiago Martins, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Mac Learned, Kamran Acito, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Hannes Wolf, Raul Gustavo, Matt Freese, Kevin Pierre Jr., Mitja Ilenic, Greg Ranjitsingh, Alonso Martínez, Max Murray, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.