Liverpool- Games
- 12
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 598
- 50 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 0.3 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.4 xA
Player profile
513 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Intercepting, tidy holding midfielder
Nyoni reads the game as well as almost any defensive midfielder for Liverpool, intercepting a lot, tackling well and passing accurately. He never dribbles past anyone, rarely gets into the box and has no goals yet. From 513 minutes.
Key strengths
Reads the game. Interceptions 2.63 per 90, top 2% of defensive midfielders.
Accurate passer. Pass accuracy 91.4%, top 20%.
Tackles. Tackles 2.63 per 90, 72nd percentile.
Areas for development
No dribbles. Dribbles won 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Little box presence. Touches in the box 0.53 per 90, 18th percentile.
Creates little. Chances created 0.70 per 90, 24th percentile.
Similar players
- Aurélien Tchouaméni Real MadridInterceptions 98 v 96 and non-penalty xG 25 v 34.
- Exequiel Palacios Ipswich TownPass accuracy 80 v 87 and passes into the final third 66 v 65.
- Facundo Bernal Real BetisTouches in the box 18 v 17 and tackles 72 v 78.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Reads the game. Interceptions 2.63 per 90, top 2% of defensive midfielders.
Accurate passer. Pass accuracy 91.4%, top 20%.
Tackles. Tackles 2.63 per 90, 72nd percentile.
Areas for development
No dribbles. Dribbles won 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Little box presence. Touches in the box 0.53 per 90, 18th percentile.
Creates little. Chances created 0.70 per 90, 24th percentile.
Similar players
- Aurélien Tchouaméni Real MadridInterceptions 98 v 96 and non-penalty xG 25 v 34.
- Exequiel Palacios Ipswich TownPass accuracy 80 v 87 and passes into the final third 66 v 65.
- Facundo Bernal Real BetisTouches in the box 18 v 17 and tackles 72 v 78.
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 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (15%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 20%, Middle third 65%, Final third 14%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 7 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 2 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Champions League | 3 | 251 | 1 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.19 | 3 | 3 | 7.80 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 2 | 0 | 7.22 |
12 games
