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Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau

New York CityMLSData current as of September 12, 2026
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NationalityArgentina
PositionForward
Age26 years
Height172 cm
Weight71 kg
Shirt number7

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau: season at a glance

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau represents New York City in MLS during the 2026 season. Across 23 appearances, the player has completed 2046 minutes, scored 14 goals and recorded 4 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 47, Shots on target: 29, Shot accuracy: 61.7%, Expected goals (xG): 12.21, and Non-penalty xG: 9.41.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 39, Interceptions: 4, Clearances: 3, and Duels won: 133.

Season overview

23Appearances
2,046Minutes
14Goals
4Assists
7.84Average rating
18Goal involvements0.79 per 90

Playing time and performance

23Appearances
18Starts
2,046Minutes
0.62Goals per 90
0.18Assists per 90
7.84Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating99 / 100

Above average

Goals / per 9098 / 100

Above average

Expected goals (xG) / per 9097 / 100

Above average

Shots / per 9089 / 100

Above average

Shots on target / per 9097 / 100

Above average

Shot conversion93 / 100

Above average

Assists / per 9076 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9080 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.26
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
88.96
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Attacking

14Goals
47Shots2.65 per 90
29Shots on target1.64 per 90
61.7%Shot accuracy
27.7%Shot conversion
12.21Expected goals (xG)0.69 per 90
9.41Non-penalty xG0.53 per 90

Chance creation

4Assists0.18 per 90
4.23Expected assists (xA)0.24 per 90
32Key passes1.80 per 90
76Crosses4.29 per 90

Passing and possession

646Passes36.43 per 90
533Completed passes30.06 per 90
82.5%Pass completion
54Dribbles3.05 per 90
34Successful dribbles62.0%

Defending

39Tackles2.20 per 90
4Interceptions0.23 per 90
3Clearances0.17 per 90
1Blocks0.06 per 90
133Duels won55.0%
6Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

8Yellow cards
0Red cards
55Fouls drawn
37Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
New York City - New England RevolutionSep 10, 20261 : 2Starter01-
New York City - Nashville SCSep 04, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Toronto - New York CityAug 29, 20261 : 1Starter10🟨 1-
New England Revolution - New York CityAug 23, 20261 : 1Starter00-
FC Cincinnati - New York CityAug 19, 20262 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
New York City - TorontoJul 31, 20261 : 1Starter10🟨 1-
New York City - Chicago FireJul 25, 20263 : 1Starter10🟨 1-
Columbus Crew - New York CityJul 22, 20261 : 2Starter10-
Nashville SC - New York CityMay 24, 20262 : 1Starter10-
New York RB - New York CityMay 16, 20261 : 1Starter01-
Charlotte - New York CityMay 13, 20260 : 1Starter10🟨 1-
New York City - Columbus CrewMay 10, 20263 : 0Starter02-
New York City - DC UnitedMay 03, 20260 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Montreal Impact - New York CityApr 25, 20261 : 0Starter00🟨 1-
New York City - FC CincinnatiApr 22, 20264 : 4Starter20-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS232,046144

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau play for?

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau is listed with New York City in MLS for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau have?

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau has 14 goals and 4 assists in 23 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau played?

The 2026 record contains 2046 minutes across 23 appearances.

What statistics are available for Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.