Julian Niehues
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Julian Niehues 2023/2024 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Julian Niehues has appeared in 26 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 1,819 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 26 | 1,819 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 53 | 6.98 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.38 |
| Total | 29 | 2,089 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 60 | 7.02 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 14 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.20 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 16.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 44 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 0.84 | 83 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 23 |
Julian Niehues has taken 25 shots with 4 on target (16% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Julian Niehues has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 778 | 38.50 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 595 | 29.40 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 2.23 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julian Niehues has completed 595 of 778 passes at 76% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.40 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.74 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 52 |
| Duels won | 125 | 6.18 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 1.98 | 89 |
| Touches | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.69 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.24 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.69 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Julian Niehues completes 8 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 125 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 53 | 2.62 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.24 | 81 |
| Clearances | 41 | 2.03 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Julian Niehues makes 53 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.34 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.30 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 52 | 2.57 | 59 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Julian Niehues has committed 27 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly right central midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and left defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Heidenheim squad
P. Hennrich
21 yrs#8
C. Conteh26 yrs#10
B. Zivzivadze
32 yrs#11
M. Honsak
29 yrs#17
M. Pieringer26 yrs#18
M. Costly30 yrs#24
M. Kaufmann
25 yrs#29
S. Conteh30 yrs#31
Y. Wagner19 yrs#38
M. Breunig25 yrs
J. Schöppner27 yrs#3
J. Niehues25 yrs#16
L. Kerber24 yrs#20
A. Beck29 yrs#21
N. Dorsch28 yrs#30M. Zrilić
18 yrs#41
L. Janes22 yrs
Julian Niehues previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 24 | 1,389 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 6.74 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 8 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5.04 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 29 | 2,090 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 49 | 6.84 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.83 |
About Julian Niehues
2. Bundesliga 2023/2024 season
This season in the 2. Bundesliga, Julian Niehues has scored 1 goal across 26 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1819 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Julian Niehues has attempted 25 shots with 4 on target, a 16% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julian Niehues has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (53% success rate). Julian Niehues has contributed 14 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julian Niehues has registered 53 tackles (0 won), 25 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 595 from 778 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Julian Niehues has won 125 of 220 total duels.
Discipline
Julian Niehues has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 25.
About Julian Niehues
Julian Niehues is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Heidenheim in the 2. Bundesliga, representing Germany. Julian Niehues is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 17 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
Julian Niehues's most recent match was away at St. Pauli on October 23rd. Heidenheim won 2-0. Julian Niehues played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- April 23rd0-2 lossvsFSV Mainz 05(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 9th1-3 winatFC Köln(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 24th3-3 drawatFC Bayern München(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 23rd2-0 winvsSt. Pauli(5 mins, rating 6.42)
- May 20th2-1 lossatSC Freiburg(46 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Julian Niehues and Heidenheim are next in action on January 3rd against Osnabrück in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Heidenheim vs Osnabrück match preview.
Teammates at Heidenheim
Julian Niehues currently plays alongside Marko Zrilić, Jan Schöppner, Marcel Costly, Paul Hennrich, Marnon Busch, Adrian Beck, Tim Siersleben, Niklas Dorsch, Budu Zivzivadze, Thomas Dähne, Mathias Honsak, Benedikt Gimber, Jonas Föhrenbach, Luka Janes, Oualid Mhamdi, Christian Conteh, Maximilian Breunig, Mikkel Kaufmann, Paul Tschernuth, Felix Mark, Yannik Wagner, Julian Niehues, Sirlord Conteh, Frank Feller, Leart Paçarada, Marvin Pieringer, Luca Kerber, Adam Kölle and Patrick Mainka at Heidenheim.