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Ion Nicolăescu · Heerenveen — Tifolab

Players HeerenveenIon Nicolăescu

Ion Nicolăescu

ST

Ion Nicolăescu

Heerenveen

Heerenveen·Eredivisie

ST · Centre-Forward · Forward · ST

27y·Moldova·184cm

Strong samplePrime (25–29)

Apps29

Min1,442

G12

A0

xG10.6

xA0.0

Rating6.82

Form

WWLWL

Apps29

Min1,442

G12

A0

xG10.6

xA0.0

Rating6.82

Form

WWLWL

Strong sample

6.82

Overview

At a glance

Headline season numbers with cohort percentiles.

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar, AI summary, and role fit.

Role Suitability

Poacher

Target Forward

Prime (25–29)

Complete Forward

False Nine

Pressing Forward

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar vs position cohort.

Fit

Role fit

How the profile maps to archetypes.

Role Suitability

Poacher

Target Forward

Complete Forward

False Nine

Pressing Forward

Season stats

Attributes

Position-aware totals with per-90 toggle.

Attributes

Shooting

GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.12

xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.10.56

ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.33

Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.21

Passing

Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.8

Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.26

Possession

DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.15

Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.21

Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.55

Pitch

Position & notes

Average position and league context.

Shot Map

Total Shots

33

On Target

21

Goals

12

xG

10.56

Goal (1)

Saved (1)

Off Target (3)

Blocked (1)

Circle size = xG

xG · match events

Nicolăescu · 2024/25