WG
Niklas Fernando Nygård Castro
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Wide attacker
29y·🇨🇱Chile·173cm
Apps29
Min2,028
G9
A7
xG7.9
xA5.7
Rating7.49
Strong sampleExperienced (29–31)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.9
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.7.92
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.38
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.23
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.7
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.5.74
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.46
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.108
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.17
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.24
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.75
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.27
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.7
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.1
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.40.7%
Radar
vs. Winger / Attacking Mids across domestic leagues, 2024/25
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Role Suitability
Inverted Winger
Wide Playmaker
Touchline Winger