WG
Niklas Fernando Nygård Castro
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
29y·🇨🇱Chile
Apps17
Min981
G4P74
A3P90
xG3.5P73
xA2.5P90
Rating6.60
Form
DLDWL
Medium sampleExperienced (29–31)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.4
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.3.52
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.15
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.10
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.26
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.57
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.6
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.8
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.32
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.13
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.3
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.31.8%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
A creative wide player who excels at unlocking defenses with key passes and chance creation. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback.
outstanding key passesstrong assistsstrong xalimited duels won %limited pass accuracy
A specialist wide attacker with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.