Saúl Ñíguez
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Saúl Ñíguez 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Saúl Ñíguez has appeared in 6 Serie A matches this season, totalling 112 minutes at an average rating of 5.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 6 | 112 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5.51 |
 Copa Libertadores | 2 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.01 |
| Total | 8 | 191 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5.88 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.80 | 98 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.60 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.61 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.80 | 100 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.60 | 73 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.61 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.80 | 99 |
Saúl Ñíguez has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Saúl Ñíguez has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 100th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 64 | 51.40 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 49 | 39.40 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.80 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.80 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 9.64 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 8.04 | 80 |
Saúl Ñíguez has completed 49 of 64 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.61 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 6 | 4.82 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.61 | 91 |
| Touches | 96 | 77.10 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 23 | 18.48 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 2.41 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.61 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saúl Ñíguez completes 0 dribbles and wins 6 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 3.21 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 2.41 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.80 | 47 |
| Clearances | 6 | 4.82 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 5.63 | 93 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Saúl Ñíguez makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 2.41 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 2.41 | 30 |
| 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 |
Saúl Ñíguez has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Saúl Ñíguez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 16 | 1,154 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 34 | 7.04 |
| Copa Libertadores | 4 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.89 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 24 | 1,555 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 47 | 7.08 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 34 | 1,364 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 64 | 6.80 |
 Champions League | 10 | 433 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6.24 |
| Copa Del Rey | 4 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.88 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 31 | 1,089 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 6.25 |
| Champions League | 5 | 284 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 10 | 479 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 5.37 |
| Champions League | 5 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7.14 |
 Carabao Cup | 4 | 359 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 7.65 |
| La Liga | 3 | 200 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.27 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4.86 |
Premier LeagueAbout Saúl Ñíguez
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Saúl Ñíguez has scored 1 assist across 6 appearances (1 starts), totalling 112 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.8 assists per 90 minutes. Saúl Ñíguez has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saúl Ñíguez has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Saúl Ñíguez has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saúl Ñíguez has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 49 from 64 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Saúl Ñíguez has won 6 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Saúl Ñíguez has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
About Saúl Ñíguez
Saúl Ñíguez is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Flamengo in the Serie A, representing Spain. Saúl Ñíguez is left-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 21 November 1994.
Most recent appearance
Saúl Ñíguez's most recent match was away at Coritiba on April 7th. Flamengo won 3-0. Saúl Ñíguez played 14 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- April 7th3-0 winvsCoritiba(14 mins, rating 6.62)
- December 10th3-0 winvsCusco FC(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.56)
- September 3rd0-3 lossvsPalmeiras(3 mins, rating 0)
- July 7th1-0 winvsEstudiantes(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 27th1-1 drawatAthletico PR(59 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Saúl Ñíguez and Flamengo are next in action on January 1st against Chapecoense in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chapecoense vs Flamengo match preview.
Teammates at Flamengo
Saúl Ñíguez currently plays alongside Vitão, Luiz Araújo, Agustín Rossi, Jorge Carrascal, Lorran, Pedro, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Wallace Yan, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Léo Pereira, Everton, Nicolás de la Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Léo Ortiz, Samuel Lino, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, Guillermo Varela, Ayrton Lucas, Dyogo Alves, Danilo, Andrew, João Souza, Saúl Ñíguez, Bruno Henrique, Gonzalo Plata and Evertton Araújo at Flamengo.