Nico González — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Newcastle United · ENG-Premier League · age 24 · €43m
Nico González is a robust central midfielder, excelling as a dynamic defensive presence with a knack for winning aerial duels and maintaining possession. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 24% of his peers, underscoring his quality; he thrives in duels and delivers accurate passes in the final third. While his finishing may not be his standout trait, his durability is impressive, having missed only five games in three seasons. Expect him to anchor the midfield effectively while contributing to the team's build-up play.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Duels won /90
- Successful dribbles /90
Weaknesses
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Clearances /90
- Big chances created /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Nico González (central midfielder) are Mikel Merino, Elliot Anderson, Mats Wieffer, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Nico González play?
- Nico González plays as a central midfielder for Newcastle United in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is Nico González's market value?
- Nico González's market value is €43m.
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