Nick Fernandez
United States
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Nick Fernandez 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Nick Fernandez has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 594 minutes at an average rating of 5.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.45 | 80 |
| Shots | 13 | 2.00 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.30 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.91 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.70 | 76 |
| Chances created | 11 | 1.67 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 47 |
Nick Fernandez has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 2.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nick Fernandez has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. Nick Fernandez has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 280 | 42.40 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 215 | 32.60 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.36 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.45 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 42 | 6.36 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 7.42 | 71 |
Nick Fernandez has completed 215 of 280 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.30 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.76 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 30 | 4.55 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.45 | 33 |
| Touches | 405 | 61.40 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 99 | 15.00 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.97 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 2.42 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.36 | 81 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 1.67 | 77 |
Nick Fernandez completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.36 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.06 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.36 | 78 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.76 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 5.00 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nick Fernandez makes 9 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.82 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 4.24 | 93 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nick Fernandez has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Nick Fernandez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3.46 |
About Nick Fernandez
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nick Fernandez has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 17 appearances (7 starts), totalling 594 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nick Fernandez has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.36 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nick Fernandez has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Nick Fernandez has contributed 11 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nick Fernandez has registered 9 tackles (7 won), 9 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 215 from 280 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Nick Fernandez has won 30 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Nick Fernandez has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 16.
About Nick Fernandez
Nick Fernandez is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Nick Fernandez is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 22 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
Nick Fernandez's most recent match was away at Houston Dynamo on January 16th. SJ Earthquakes drew 0-0. Nick Fernandez played 17 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.87.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-0 drawatHouston Dynamo(17 mins, rating 6.87)
- February 9th1-5 lossvsMinnesota United(24 mins, rating 6.81)
- November 23rd1-0 lossatLA Galaxy(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.75)
- December 9th1-3 lossvsSt. Louis City(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 11th4-2 lossatCincinnati(46 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Nick Fernandez and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on March 17th against Austin in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Austin vs SJ Earthquakes match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Nick Fernandez currently plays alongside Reid Roberts, Timo Werner, Preston Judd, Ian Harkes, Jamar Ricketts, Ousseni Bouda, Luka Jovanovic, Jonathan González, Eduard Löwen, DeJuan Jones, Max Floriani, Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Noel Buck, Francesco Montali, Jack Skahan, Earl Edwards Jr., Daniel Munie, Vítor Costa, Edwyn Mendoza, Dave Romney, Nick Fernandez, Niko Tsakiris, Nonso Adimabua, Beau Leroux, N. Crockford, Rohan Rajagopal, Jack Jasinski, Ronaldo Vieira, Benji Kikanović, Kaedren Spivey and Angus Gunn at SJ Earthquakes.