Newcastle United- Games
- 10
- 9 starts
- Minutes
- 683
- 68 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.1 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 0.8 xA
Player profile
683 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative deep midfielder
Nico González creates chances and moves the ball forward from deep for Newcastle more than most defensive midfielders, and reads play well. He loses most of his duels and tackles less than most in the role. From 683 minutes.
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 1.71 per 90, top 20% of defensive midfielders.
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 8.96 per 90, 77th percentile.
Intercepts. Interceptions 1.45 per 90, 70th percentile.
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 38.2%, 5th percentile.
Few tackles. Tackles 1.32 per 90, 20th percentile.
Similar players
- Sasa Lukic Ipswich TownInterceptions 70 v 69 and key passes 80 v 73.
- Alexandre Lauray Le MansDuels won 5 v 13 and interceptions 70 v 74.
- Nabil Bentaleb LilleTackles 20 v 19 and aerials won 63 v 61.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 1.71 per 90, top 20% of defensive midfielders.
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 8.96 per 90, 77th percentile.
Intercepts. Interceptions 1.45 per 90, 70th percentile.
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 38.2%, 5th percentile.
Few tackles. Tackles 1.32 per 90, 20th percentile.
Similar players
- Sasa Lukic Ipswich TownInterceptions 70 v 69 and key passes 80 v 73.
- Alexandre Lauray Le MansDuels won 5 v 13 and interceptions 70 v 74.
- Nabil Bentaleb LilleTackles 20 v 19 and aerials won 63 v 61.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 1 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 24%, Middle third 61%, Final third 15%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Shield | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Premier League | 7 | 501 | 0 | 1 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.64 | 2 | 9 | 7.13 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 1 | 4 | 6.61 |
10 games
