Niklas Stark
Germany
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Niklas Stark 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Niklas Stark has appeared in 14 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 709 minutes at an average rating of 5.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 14 | 709 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5.58 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.59 |
| Total | 15 | 799 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.13 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.25 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Niklas Stark has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 236 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niklas Stark has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Niklas Stark has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 456 | 57.90 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 401 | 50.90 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 2.92 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 2.54 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 43 | 5.46 | 47 |
Niklas Stark has completed 401 of 456 passes at 88% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.13 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 34 | 4.32 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.40 | 45 |
| Touches | 579 | 73.50 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 61 | 7.74 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.13 | 3 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.89 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.13 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.38 | 15 |
Niklas Stark completes 0 dribbles and wins 34 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 2.03 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.40 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.78 | 93 |
| Clearances | 59 | 7.49 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 1.90 | 0 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.38 | 68 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Niklas Stark makes 16 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 59 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.40 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.76 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 1.83 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.28 | 79 |
| 2nd yellows | 2 | 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Niklas Stark has committed 11 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.8 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 26 | 2,112 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 7.16 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 17 | 1,086 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 6.54 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 27 | 2,080 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 6.71 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 26 | 2,028 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 6.94 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
About Niklas Stark
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Niklas Stark has featured across 14 appearances (9 starts), totalling 709 minutes. Niklas Stark has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.40 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Stark has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Stark has registered 16 tackles (11 won), 14 interceptions, and 59 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 401 from 456 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Stark has won 34 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Stark has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About Niklas Stark
Niklas Stark is a 31-year-old defender playing for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, representing Germany. Niklas Stark is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 14 April 1995.
Most recent appearance
Niklas Stark's most recent match was away at VfB Stuttgart on July 20th. Werder Bremen drew 1-1. Niklas Stark played 65 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- April 23rd0-2 lossvsBorussia Dortmund(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 22nd1-0 lossatTSG Hoffenheim(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 24th1-3 lossvsFC Augsburg(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 20th1-1 drawatVfB Stuttgart(65 mins, rating 6.81)
- August 24th3-1 winvsHamburger SV(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Niklas Stark and Werder Bremen are next in action on December 14th against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig match preview.
Teammates at Werder Bremen
Niklas Stark currently plays alongside Arthur, Dawid Kownacki, Amos Pieper, Marco Friedl, Olivier Deman, Dariusz Stalmach, Keke Topp, Mitchell Weiser, Darwin Soylu, Karl Hein, Oskar Wojcik, Youri Regeer, Chuki, Niklas Stark, Felix Agu, Jens Stage, Salim Musah, Justin Njinmah, Senne Lynen, Markus Kolke, Marco Grüll, Eren Dinkçi, Cedric Itten, Stefan Smarkalev, Moussa Ndiaye, Niclas Füllkrug, Alexander Schlager, Mick Schmetgens, Skelly Alvero, Ludovit Reis and Kenny Quetant at Werder Bremen.