Paul Nebel
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Paul Nebel 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Paul Nebel has appeared in 30 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 2,078 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 30 | 2,078 | 5 | 2 | 41 | 51 | 6.89 |
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 924 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 6.97 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.96 |
| Total | 44 | 3,167 | 5 | 5 | 74 | 67 | 6.92 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.20 | 63 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.30 | 55 |
| Shots | 32 | 1.40 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.63 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.26 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.56 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.56 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.13 | 88 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Key passes | 41 | 1.80 | 83 |
| Chances created | 34 | 1.47 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.43 | 79 |
Paul Nebel has taken 32 shots with 8 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paul Nebel has 2 assists and 41 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 770 | 33.30 | 30 |
| Accurate passes | 604 | 26.20 | 30 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 0.61 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.09 | 70 |
| Accurate crosses | 29 | 1.26 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 234 | 10.13 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 2.43 | 11 |
Paul Nebel has completed 604 of 770 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 29 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 0.87 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 51 | 2.21 | 74 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 104 | 4.50 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 0.65 | 38 |
| Touches | 1273 | 55.10 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 389 | 16.85 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.87 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 0.87 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.04 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 59 | 2.56 | 89 |
Paul Nebel completes 20 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 104 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 2.21 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 1.34 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.56 | 27 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.13 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 95 | 4.11 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Paul Nebel makes 51 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.26 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 24 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.09 | 98 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.13 | 68 |
| Fouls per card | 7.25 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 2.12 | 45 |
| 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 |
Paul Nebel has committed 29 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly right central midfielder (13 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (10) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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R. Königsdörffer24 yrs#11
W. Bøving
23 yrs#14
B. Hollerbach25 yrs#17
S. Becker
31 yrs#23
Silas
27 yrs#26
E. Martel24 yrs#5
K. Sano
25 yrs#6
J. Lee
33 yrs#7
P. Nebel23 yrs#8
N. Amiri29 yrs#10
H. Hong27 yrs#13
L. Maloney26 yrs#15
O. Ruoppi
20 yrs#20
M. Richter28 yrs#22
S. Kawasaki24 yrs#24
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Paul Nebel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 31 | 2,348 | 10 | 5 | 35 | 39 | 7.29 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 142 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 33 | 2,787 | 5 | 9 | 73 | 51 | 7.33 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 32 | 2,251 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 54 | 7.06 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 65 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 10 | 224 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6.03 |
About Paul Nebel
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Paul Nebel has scored 5 goals and 2 assists across 30 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2078 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Paul Nebel has attempted 32 shots with 8 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Nebel has created 34 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 20 successful dribbles from 51 attempts (39% success rate). Paul Nebel has contributed 41 key passes and 125 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Nebel has registered 51 tackles (31 won), 13 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 604 from 770 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Paul Nebel has won 104 of 248 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Nebel has received 2 yellow cards and 2 red cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 20.
About Paul Nebel
Paul Nebel is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, representing Germany. Paul Nebel is both-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 10 October 2002.
Most recent appearance
Paul Nebel's most recent match was away at Heidenheim on April 23rd. FSV Mainz 05 won 0-2. Paul Nebel played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- April 23rd0-2 winatHeidenheim(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- May 4th1-3 lossvsFC Union Berlin(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.96)
- September 19th1-2 winatSt. Pauli(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 23rd3-4 lossvsFC Bayern München(85 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.15)
- November 3rd1-1 drawatBorussia Mönchengladbach(76 mins, rating 6.82)
Teammates at FSV Mainz 05
Paul Nebel currently plays alongside Silas, Otto Ruoppi, Phillip Tietz, Phillipp Mwene, Fabio Gruber, Benedict Hollerbach, Anthony Caci, William Bøving, Hyun-seok Hong, Robin Zentner, Dominik Kohr, Nadiem Amiri, M. Kinzig, Ransford Königsdörffer, Stefan Bell, Danny da Costa, Jae-sung Lee, Kaishu Sano, Silvan Widmer, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Marco Richter, Kacper Potulski, Sheraldo Becker, Lennard Maloney, Eric Martel, Sota Kawasaki and Paul Nebel at FSV Mainz 05.