Nicola Zalewski
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Match-by-match stats
Nicola Zalewski 2025/2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Nicola Zalewski has appeared in 33 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,905 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 33 | 1,905 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 29 | 6.97 |
 Champions League | 6 | 353 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6.90 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 251 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7.17 |
| Total | 42 | 2,509 | 2 | 6 | 45 | 41 | 6.97 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.28 | 93 |
| Shots | 38 | 1.80 | 97 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.14 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 19 | 0.90 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.57 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 84 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Key passes | 37 | 1.70 | 94 |
| Chances created | 29 | 1.37 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.57 | 97 |
Nicola Zalewski has taken 38 shots with 7 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicola Zalewski has 4 assists and 37 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 66 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 703 | 33.20 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 534 | 25.20 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 1.75 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.09 | 98 |
| Accurate crosses | 28 | 1.32 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 160 | 7.56 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 113 | 5.34 | 59 |
Nicola Zalewski has completed 534 of 703 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 28 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 28 | 1.32 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 67 | 3.17 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 123 | 5.81 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.66 | 21 |
| Touches | 1288 | 60.90 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 397 | 18.76 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.47 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 53 | 2.50 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.13 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 39 | 1.84 | 95 |
Nicola Zalewski completes 28 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 123 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.37 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.99 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 0.90 | 38 |
| Clearances | 23 | 1.09 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 113 | 5.34 | 95 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 18 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Nicola Zalewski makes 29 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.99 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.14 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 74 | 3.50 | 92 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicola Zalewski has committed 21 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left attacking midfielder (12 appearances), also at left wing back (11) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Nicola Zalewski previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 447 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 23 | 982 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 6.89 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 526 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.42 |
 Europa League | 4 | 216 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7.23 |
| Coppa Italia | 3 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 6 | 459 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 7.33 |
 European Championship | 3 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.45 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 162 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 22 | 964 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 6.87 |
| Europa League | 9 | 480 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6.17 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 33 | 2,208 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 46 | 6.84 |
| Europa League | 12 | 858 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 6.86 |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 341 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6.68 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 16 | 797 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 6.53 |
 Europa Conference League | 7 | 409 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.89 |
About Nicola Zalewski
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Nicola Zalewski has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 33 appearances (24 starts), totalling 1905 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nicola Zalewski has attempted 38 shots with 7 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicola Zalewski has created 29 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 28 successful dribbles from 67 attempts (42% success rate). Nicola Zalewski has contributed 37 key passes and 127 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicola Zalewski has registered 29 tackles (21 won), 19 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 534 from 703 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Nicola Zalewski has won 123 of 232 total duels.
Discipline
Nicola Zalewski has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 53.
About Nicola Zalewski
Nicola Zalewski is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Atalanta in the Serie A, representing Italy. Nicola Zalewski is right-footed and wears the number 59 shirt. Born on 23 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Nicola Zalewski's most recent match was away at Ukraine on August 9th. Atalanta lost 0-2. Nicola Zalewski played 59 minutes with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
Teammates at Atalanta
Nicola Zalewski currently plays alongside Paolo Vismara, Berat Djimsiti, Mario Pašalić, Vanja Vlahović, Nikola Krstović, Mitchel Bakker, Charles De Ketelaere, Davide Zappacosta, Odilon Kossounou, Marten de Roon, Francesco Rossi, Lazar Samardžić, Giovanni Bonfanti, Gianluca Scamacca, Ibrahim Sulemana, Gianluca Gaetano, El Bilal Touré, Éderson, Daniel Maldini, Isak Hien, Nicola Zalewski, Giorgio Scalvini, Raoul Bellanova, Lorenzo Bernasconi, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Marco Sportiello, Giacomo Raspadori, Honest Ahanor, Marco Carnesecchi and Sead Kolasinac at Atalanta.