Ion Nicolaescu stats
Moldova
Match-by-match stats
I. Nicolaescu
Maccabi Tel AvivForward
I. Nicolaescu vs Hapoel Haifa
6 games playedIon Nicolaescu's next match is on Saturday at 17:30 against Hapoel Haifa. See how Ion Nicolaescu did in earlier matches against Hapoel Haifa.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Haifa, SaturdayWhat Hapoel Haifa allow strikers
Position stats15 appearances at ST against Hapoel Haifa in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligat ha'Al.
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Odds OutliersIon 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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| 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
Ion Nicolaescu has taken 11 shots with 6 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). 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. Ion Nicolaescu has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
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
Ion Nicolaescu completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
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
Ion Nicolaescu has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly striker (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Maccabi Tel Aviv squad
E. Sokler
27 yrs#9
S. Jehezkel
31 yrs#11
E. Madmon22 yrs#19
H. Varela
24 yrs#29
H. Layous25 yrs#33
O. Davida25 yrs#77I. Nicolaescu
28 yrs#98
G. Kanichowsky29 yrs#16
K. Belic
25 yrs#17
D. Glazer30 yrs#18
I. Sissokho
24 yrs#28
I. Noy25 yrs#30
I. Shahar25 yrs#36
D. Peretz31 yrs#42
R. Magor19 yrs#53I. Ben Simon17 yrs#60
34 yrs
29 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 393 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.90 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.46 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
Eredivisie2024
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| 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 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 27 | 2,265 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 480 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 119 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| 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. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 28-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 February 9th against Maccabi Haifa in the Ligat ha'Al. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match preview.
Teammates at Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ion Nicolaescu currently plays alongside Shalev Saadya, Elad Madmon, Roei Magor, Idan Trau, Ilay Ben Simon, Denny Gropper, Itay Ben Hemo, Kristijan Belic, Hisham Layous, Ofek Melika, Roi Mishpati, Shahar Rosen, Tyrese Asante, Hélio Varela, Ion Nicolaescu, Gabi Kanichowsky, Issouf Sissokho, Mohamed Camara, Raz Shlomo, Noam Ben Harush, Itamar Noy, James Tavernier, Dor Peretz, Dan Glazer, Sagiv Jehezkel, Osher Davida, Ido Shahar and Ester Sokler at Maccabi Tel Aviv.