Ion Nicolaescu
MoldovaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Ion Nicolaescu 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Ion Nicolaescu has appeared in 9 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 368 minutes at an average rating of 5.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 9 | 368 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5.89 |
 Europa League | 6 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.51 |
| Total | 15 | 567 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6.14 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.73 | 86 |
| Shots | 11 | 2.70 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.50 | 93 |
| Shot accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 57 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1.22 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.49 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.73 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.20 | 49 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.22 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.24 | 52 |
Ion Nicolaescu has taken 11 shots with 6 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Ion Nicolaescu has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 44 | 10.80 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 36 | 8.80 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.24 | 12 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 4.16 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 1 | 0.24 | 2 |
Ion Nicolaescu has completed 36 of 44 passes at 82% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.49 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.96 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 10 | 2.45 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.73 | 39 |
| Touches | 97 | 23.70 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 31 | 7.58 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.24 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.73 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.73 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ion Nicolaescu completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.49 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.49 | 40 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.73 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 3 | 0.73 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.24 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Ion Nicolaescu makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 184 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 2.45 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 3.18 | 53 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ion Nicolaescu has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly striker (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ion Nicolaescu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 393 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 26 | 1,294 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 6.91 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 152 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.84 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.00 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 8 | 620 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.03 |
| Friendly International | 6 | 290 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 19 | 696 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.76 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 27 | 2,265 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 480 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 119 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 530 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.75 |
About Ion Nicolaescu
Ligat ha'Al 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Ion Nicolaescu has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 368 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ion Nicolaescu has attempted 11 shots with 6 on target, a 55% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ion Nicolaescu has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Ion Nicolaescu has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ion Nicolaescu has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 36 from 44 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ion Nicolaescu has won 10 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Ion Nicolaescu has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 3.
About Ion Nicolaescu
Ion Nicolaescu is a 27-year-old forward playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Moldova. Ion Nicolaescu is right-footed and wears the number 98 shirt. Born on 7 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Ion Nicolaescu's most recent match was away at Hapoel Be'er Sheva on October 24th. Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 1-0. Ion Nicolaescu played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- October 24th1-0 lossatHapoel Be'er Sheva(15 mins, rating 6.45)
- October 21st2-1 winvsHapoel Haifa(61 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.23)
- August 4th2-2 drawatAshdod(67 mins, rating 6.54)
- August 9th0-6 lossvsOlympique Lyonnais(33 mins, rating 6.55)
- June 17th4-1 lossatIsrael(66 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.37)
Next fixture
Ion Nicolaescu and Maccabi Tel Aviv are next in action on November 19th against Sheriff in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match preview.
Teammates at Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ion Nicolaescu currently plays alongside Roei Magor, Ido Shahar, Denny Gropper, Osher Davida, Shahar Rosen, Henry Addo, Ofek Melika, Ilay Ben Simon, Adir Córdoba, Dan Glazer, Kervin Andrade, Itay Ben Hemo, Ori Azo, Roy Revivo, Amit Karadi, Issouf Sissokho, Hisham Layous, Hélio Varela, Raz Shlomo, Dor Peretz, Orel Baye, Noam Ben Harush, Sagiv Jehezkel, Elad Madmon, Sayed Abu Farkhi, Ion Nicolaescu, Idan Weinberg, Kristijan Belic, Lotem Assras, Shalev Saadya, Yonas Malede, Mohamed Camara, Anis Porat Ayash, Tyrese Asante, Itamar Noy and Roi Mishpati at Maccabi Tel Aviv.