Niklas Vesterlund stats
Denmark
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N. Vesterlund
FC UtrechtDefender
N. Vesterlund vs PEC Zwolle
2 games played, 1 more on the benchNiklas Vesterlund's next match is on Saturday at 15:30 against PEC Zwolle. See how Niklas Vesterlund did in earlier matches against PEC Zwolle.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 3, 2024 |
UTRvPEC
Saturday 15:30Sat 15:30Before the next match
FC Utrecht v PEC Zwolle, SaturdayWhat PEC Zwolle allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against PEC Zwolle in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersNiklas Vesterlund 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Niklas Vesterlund has appeared in 8 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 655 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Attacking stats
Niklas Vesterlund has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 328 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niklas Vesterlund has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 131 minutes. Niklas Vesterlund has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Niklas Vesterlund has completed 152 of 188 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Niklas Vesterlund completes 0 dribbles and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
Niklas Vesterlund makes 12 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Niklas Vesterlund has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right wing back (6 appearances), also at right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
FC Utrecht squad
A. Stepanov
19 yrs#9
Y. Cathline
24 yrs#10
Á. Alarcón
22 yrs#11
A. Blake
21 yrs#15
S. van Duijn
22 yrs#17
M. Jonathans
22 yrs#26
N. Ohio23 yrs#29
N. Amrabat39 yrs#39
E. Chigozie Owen
19 yrs#47
M. Broholm
21 yrs#80
V. Jensen
26 yrs#7
J. van Overeem32 yrs#8
D. de Wit28 yrs#20
A. Engwanda
23 yrs#27
K. Paredes
23 yrs#30
D. van den Berg26 yrs#34
O. Agougil21 yrs#38
A. Zagré
25 yrs#92
26 yrs
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 11 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.58 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 30 | 2,700 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 48 | 7.06 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,965 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 6.88 |
2021
| 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 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 655 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Vesterlund has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Vesterlund has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Niklas Vesterlund has contributed 6 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Vesterlund has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 3 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 152 from 188 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Vesterlund has won 26 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Vesterlund has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 5.
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 FC Twente on March 14th. FC Utrecht won 1-2. Niklas Vesterlund played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Niklas Vesterlund and FC Utrecht are next in action on March 24th against PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Utrecht vs PEC Zwolle match preview.
Teammates at FC Utrecht
Niklas Vesterlund currently plays alongside Joris van Overeem, Adrian Blake, Per Kloosterboer, Sem van Duijn, Nikolas Panagiotou, Siebe Horemans, Alonzo Engwanda, Miliano Jonathans, Kevin Paredes, Sergio Padt, Ferdinand Pohl, Victor Jensen, Davy van den Berg, Artem Stepanov, Marius Broholm, Matisse Didden, Yoann Cathline, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Oualid Agougil, Guus Offerhaus, Emmanuel Chigozie Owen, Vasilios Barkas, Kevin Gadellaa, Arthur Zagré, Ángel Alarcón, Mees Eppink, Jakov Medic, Dani de Wit, Niklas Vesterlund, Noah Ohio and Nordin Amrabat at FC Utrecht.