Nicolás Fernández Mercau stats
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N. Fernández Mercau
New York CityForward
N. Fernández Mercau vs Orlando
1 game playedNicolás Fernández Mercau's next match is on Sunday at 00:30 against Orlando. See how Nicolás Fernández Mercau did in earlier matches against Orlando.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 |
ORLvNYC
Sunday 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Orlando v New York City, SaturdayWhat Orlando allow attacking midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at CAM against Orlando in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersNicolás Fernández Mercau 2026 season stats
As a striker, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has appeared in 29 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,586 minutes at an average rating of 7.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Attacking stats
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has taken 78 shots with 43 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 15 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 7.4 expected goals (xG), 11.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has 5 assists and 66 key passes , creating 19 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 46 minutes. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has set up 71 shots for teammates, worth 6.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has completed 961 of 1160 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 40 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Nicolás Fernández Mercau completes 47 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 202 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
Nicolás Fernández Mercau makes 49 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has committed 51 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (14 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (8) and right central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
New York City squad
N. Fernández Mercau
26 yrs#7
B. Traoré
23 yrs#9
T. Magno
24 yrs#11
A. Martínez
28 yrs#16
H. Wolf
27 yrs#17
Luighi20 yrs#20
A. Ojeda22 yrs#26A. Farnós
23 yrs#87M. Jones
23 yrs#88
K. Trewin
25 yrs#5
J. Sands
26 yrs#6
A. Perea
25 yrs#8
M. Moralez39 yrs#10K. Pierre Jr.23 yrs#15
A. O'Neill28 yrs#21C. Flax22 yrs#27M. Augusto Carrizo Ballesteros18 yrs#29J. Shore19 yrs#32J. Arroyave18 yrs#47
K. Parks29 yrs#55P. Molinari17 yrs#71
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1,328 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 30 | 7.30 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 26 | 2,177 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 80 | 7.10 |
2021
| 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 15 goals and 5 assists across 29 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2586 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has attempted 78 shots with 43 on target, a 55% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 7.38 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has created 56 chances including 19 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 47 successful dribbles from 88 attempts (53% success rate). Nicolás Fernández Mercau has contributed 66 key passes and 143 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolás Fernández Mercau has registered 49 tackles (30 won), 7 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 961 from 1160 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Nicolás Fernández Mercau has won 202 of 376 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolás Fernández Mercau has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 51 fouls and winning 100.
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 at home against Los Angeles FC on February 1st. New York City drew 1-1. Nicolás Fernández Mercau played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 6 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 8.5.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-1 drawvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.5)
- November 15th2-0 lossatInter Miami(90 mins, rating 7.6)
- May 8th2-1 lossatChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 7.51)
- August 5th2-2 drawatAtlanta United(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- September 8th0-1 lossvsNew York RB(90 mins, rating 7.77)
Next fixture
Nicolás Fernández Mercau and New York City are next in action on April 2nd against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Orlando City vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Nicolás Fernández Mercau currently plays alongside Luighi, Agustín Ojeda, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Drew Baiera, Andrés Perea, James Sands, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Máximo Augusto Carrizo Ballesteros, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Nico Cavallo, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Raul Gustavo, Mac Learned, Jonathan Shore, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Matt Freese, Kamran Acito, Hannes Wolf, Kevin Pierre Jr., Greg Ranjitsingh, Max Murray, Mitja Ilenic, Alonso Martínez, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin, Matt Miazga and Tomás Romero at New York City.