Néiser Villarreal stats
Colombia
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N. Villarreal
CruzeiroForwardBefore the next match
Cruzeiro v Remo, Friday
What Remo allow strikers
Position stats18 appearances at ST against Remo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
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As a striker, Néiser Villarreal has appeared in 14 Serie A matches this season, totalling 655 minutes at an average rating of 5.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 14 | 655 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5.60 |
 Copa Libertadores | 4 | 123 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Total | 18 | 778 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 5.85 |
Attacking stats
Néiser Villarreal has taken 21 shots with 8 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 4 expected goals (xG), 3.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Néiser Villarreal has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Néiser Villarreal has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 49th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Néiser Villarreal has completed 51 of 69 passes at 74% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Néiser Villarreal completes 1 dribbles at a 20% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
Néiser Villarreal makes 8 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Néiser Villarreal has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie AMainly striker (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Cruzeiro squad
B. Rodrigues
29 yrs#9
Marquinhos23 yrs#11
L. Sinisterra
27 yrs#17
K. Jorge24 yrs#19
Wesley21 yrs#20N. Villarreal21 yrs#22
J. Costa21 yrs#67
K. Kenji
20 yrs#70
G. Pec25 yrs#77
Wanderson32 yrs#94
L. Rodríguez
23 yrs#97
K. Arroyo
20 yrs#99
Z. Lucas18 yrs#5
M. Henrique28 yrs#7
Gerson29 yrs#8
M. Pereira30 yrs#10
L. Silva33 yrs#16
L. Romero
32 yrs#29F. Morais18 yrs#38
F. Peralta
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Néiser Villarreal
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Néiser Villarreal has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 14 appearances (7 starts), totalling 655 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Néiser Villarreal has attempted 21 shots with 8 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.99 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Néiser Villarreal has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (20% success rate). Néiser Villarreal has contributed 10 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Néiser Villarreal has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 51 from 69 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Néiser Villarreal has won 31 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Néiser Villarreal has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 16.
About Néiser Villarreal
Néiser Villarreal is a 21-year-old forward playing for Cruzeiro in the Serie A, representing Colombia. Néiser Villarreal is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 24 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Néiser Villarreal's most recent match was away at Atlético Mineiro on March 15th. Cruzeiro lost 2-1. Néiser Villarreal played 25 minutes with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(25 mins, rating 6.15)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(84 mins, rating 6.4)
- January 14th1-1 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(3 mins, rating 0)
- October 7th2-1 winvsFlamengo(14 mins, rating 6.62)
- January 1st1-2 winatInternacional(3 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Néiser Villarreal and Cruzeiro are next in action on June 16th against Remo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Remo match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Néiser Villarreal currently plays alongside Lucas Romero, Wesley, Matheus Pereira, Felipe Morais, João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique, Kauã Moraes, Cássio, Keny Arroyo, Jonathan Jesus, Gerson, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Fagner, Fabrizio Peralta, Néiser Villarreal, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Marquinhos, Fabrício Bruno, Gabriel Pec, Matías Viña, Bruno Rodrigues, William, Léo Aragão, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.