Niklas Vesterlund
Denmark
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Niklas Vesterlund 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Niklas Vesterlund has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 326 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.55 | 92 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.60 | 97 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.40 | 84 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.10 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.55 | 97 |
Niklas Vesterlund has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 326 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niklas Vesterlund has 2 assists and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Niklas Vesterlund has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 80 | 22.10 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 60 | 16.60 | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.38 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.28 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 3.31 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 3.59 | 15 |
Niklas Vesterlund has completed 60 of 80 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 6th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 13 | 3.59 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.10 | 49 |
| Touches | 139 | 38.40 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 28 | 7.73 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.28 | 26 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.55 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.28 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niklas Vesterlund completes 0 dribbles and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.21 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.10 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.55 | 16 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.10 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.66 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Niklas Vesterlund makes 8 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.38 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.93 | 66 |
| 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 |
Niklas Vesterlund has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right back (2 appearances), also at right wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Niklas Vesterlund previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 20 | 1,464 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 6.67 |
 Europa League | 7 | 335 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6.56 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.40 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 8 | 638 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 7.00 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 11 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 30 | 2,700 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 48 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,965 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 25 | 1,362 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 6.05 |
About Niklas Vesterlund
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Niklas Vesterlund has scored 2 assists across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 326 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Vesterlund has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Vesterlund has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Niklas Vesterlund has contributed 5 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Vesterlund has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 60 from 80 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Vesterlund has won 13 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Vesterlund has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Niklas Vesterlund
Niklas Vesterlund is a 27-year-old defender playing for FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, representing Denmark. Niklas Vesterlund is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 6 June 1999.
Most recent appearance
Niklas Vesterlund's most recent match was away at PSV on February 27th. FC Utrecht lost 1-6. Niklas Vesterlund played 56 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- February 27th1-6 lossvsPSV(56 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.95)
- December 29th3-3 drawatSparta Rotterdam(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.94)
- October 29th1-4 lossvsAZ Alkmaar(90 mins, rating 6.09)
- November 30th2-1 lossatFC Groningen(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- November 4th1-1 drawatAjax(120 mins, rating 6.62)
Next fixture
Niklas Vesterlund and FC Utrecht are next in action on April 28th against Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Utrecht vs Go Ahead Eagles match preview.
Teammates at FC Utrecht
Niklas Vesterlund currently plays alongside Nikolas Panagiotou, Miliano Jonathans, Jamie Schuldes, Sem van Duijn, Ferdinand Pohl, Yoann Cathline, Adrian Blake, Guus Offerhaus, Emmanuel Chigozie Owen, Mees Eppink, Siebe Horemans, Matisse Didden, Victor Jensen, Davy van den Berg, Alonzo Engwanda, Kevin Paredes, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Joris van Overeem, Per Kloosterboer, Oualid Agougil, Jakov Medic, Marius Broholm, Artem Stepanov, Kevin Gadellaa, Vasilios Barkas, Arthur Zagré, Ángel Alarcón, Dani de Wit, Niklas Vesterlund, Noah Ohio and Nordin Amrabat at FC Utrecht.