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10Caps- 0International goals
- 28AgeBorn 6 Apr 1998
- Newcastle UnitedClub
- Coppa ItaliaLeague
- ArgentinaNational team
The shape of him
Nico González is a 28-year-old midfielder at Newcastle United and a Argentina international. In 26/27 that meant 27 club appearances and 1,352 minutes. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Season snapshot 26/27
| Appearances | 27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 1,352 | |
| Goals | 4 | |
| Assists | 3 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.5 | |
| Pass accuracy | — | |
| Tackles per 90 | 1.6 | |
| Duels won | 58% |
Playing style
Percentile against midfielders we track, 26/27
Stat comparison
vs midfielders we track (160), 26/27
| Stat | Bar | González | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key passes per 90 | 1.5 | 1.4 | |
| Tackles per 90 | 1.6 | 1.6 | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.0 | 0.9 | |
| Duels won | 58% | 50% |
Honours 9
- 3CONMEBOL Copa America
- 2Primera Nacional
- 2Pan American Games
- 2CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima
Transfers & rumours
- MCManchester City→NUNewcastle UnitedConfirmed
Quick facts
- Full name
- Nicolás Iván González
- Date of birth
- 6 Apr 1998 (28)
- Place of birth
- Belén de Escobar, Argentina
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- NUNewcastle United
Strengths
- Duels
CF card
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Our rating from 26/27's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
78MID
NU
González
- 82
- SHO
- 77
- PAS
- 79
- DRI
- 73
- DEF
- 89
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Europa League |  Rennes | H | D2–2 | 30' | |
| 18 Oct 2026 |  Serie A - Italy |  Lazio | H | L0–3 | 67' | |
| 15 Oct 2026 | UEFA Europa League |  Celta Vigo | A | W2–1 | 26' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Serie A - Italy |  Cagliari | A | D1–1 | 60' | |
| 4 Oct 2026 |  International Friendlies |  Burkina Faso | H | W7–0 | 21' |
More on Nico González
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Argentina | All competitions | 22 | 1,063 | 2 | 3 |
| 25/26 | Atletico Madrid | All competitions | 37 | 1,926 | 5 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Juventus | All competitions | 35 | 2,238 | 5 | 4 |
| 23/24 | Fiorentina | All competitions | 44 | 3,166 | 16 | 5 |
| 22/23 | Fiorentina | All competitions | 48 | 2,761 | 14 | 3 |
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