Niklas Vesterlund
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Niklas Vesterlund 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Niklas Vesterlund has appeared in 20 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,464 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 28 | 1,889 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 6.63 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.18 | 71 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.18 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.18 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.60 | 55 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 40 |
Niklas Vesterlund has taken 10 shots with 4 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 146 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niklas Vesterlund has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 366 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 67th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 471 | 29.00 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 370 | 22.70 | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 1.48 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.25 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 98 | 6.02 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 38 | 2.34 | 1 |
Niklas Vesterlund has completed 370 of 471 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 4 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 | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.12 | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 56 | 3.44 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 1.66 | 52 |
| Touches | 760 | 46.70 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 141 | 8.67 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.37 | 26 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.49 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.37 | 38 |
Niklas Vesterlund completes 0 dribbles and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.48 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.23 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.31 | 2 |
| Clearances | 63 | 3.87 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 45 | 2.77 | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 28 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 57 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Niklas Vesterlund makes 24 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 63 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.55 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 1.05 | 13 |
| 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 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right back (15 appearances), also at right winger (1) and right wing back (1).
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 | 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Niklas Vesterlund has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 20 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1464 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Vesterlund has attempted 10 shots with 4 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Vesterlund has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Niklas Vesterlund has contributed 9 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Vesterlund has registered 24 tackles (20 won), 5 interceptions, and 63 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 370 from 471 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Vesterlund has won 56 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Vesterlund has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 8.
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 Ajax on November 4th. FC Utrecht drew 1-1. Niklas Vesterlund played 120 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- November 4th1-1 drawatAjax(120 mins, rating 6.62)
- August 16th3-2 winvsSC Heerenveen(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.99)
- December 6th2-0 winvsFortuna Sittard(72 mins, rating 6.99)
- January 9th1-2 winatAjax(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.46)
- February 4th2-0 winvsNAC Breda(74 mins, rating 7.02)
Next fixture
Niklas Vesterlund and FC Utrecht are next in action on November 30th against FC Groningen in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Groningen vs FC Utrecht match preview.
Teammates at FC Utrecht
Niklas Vesterlund currently plays alongside Siebe Horemans, David Min, Miliano Jonathans, Miguel Rodríguez, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Jamie Schuldes, Mees Eppink, Zidane Iqbal, Adrian Blake, Alonzo Engwanda, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Artem Stepanov, Ángel Alarcón, Guus Offerhaus, Victor Jensen, Kevin Paredes, Emmanuel Chigozie Owen, Vasilios Barkas, Dani de Wit, Michael Brouwer, Davy van den Berg, Emirhan Demircan, Emeka Adiele, Oualid Agougil, Niklas Vesterlund, Yoann Cathline, Rafik El Arguioui, Noah Ohio, Arthur Zagré, Kevin Gadellaa and Matisse Didden at FC Utrecht.