Crest of El Paso Locomotive
DefenderSeason 2026

Nicolás Cardona

El Paso LocomotiveUSL ChampionshipData current as of 04 November 2026
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NationalityPuerto Rico
PositionDefender
Age27 years
Height180 cm
Weight77 kg
Shirt number2

Nicolás Cardona: season at a glance

Nicolás Cardona represents El Paso Locomotive in USL Championship during the 2026 season. Across 18 appearances, the player has completed 997 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 2, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.16 and Non-penalty xG: 0.16.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 18, Interceptions: 10, Clearances: 46 and Duels won: 32.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 3 seasons.

Season overview

Playing time and performance

Player strengths

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

Average rating24 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9075 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9065 / 100

Around average

Clearances / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9042 / 100

Around average

Duels won / per 9020 / 100

Below average

Pass completion51 / 100

Around average

xG per shot
0.08
Starting rate
55.56%
Minutes per appearance
55.39
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Attacking

2Shots0.18 per 90
1Shots on target0.09 per 90
0.16Expected goals (xG)0.01 per 90
0.16Non-penalty xG0.01 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.09 per 90
1.76Expected assists (xA)0.16 per 90
9Key passes0.81 per 90
18Crosses1.61 per 90

Passing and possession

435Passes38.96 per 90
348Completed passes31.16 per 90

Defending

18Tackles1.61 per 90
10Interceptions0.90 per 90
46Clearances4.12 per 90
6Blocks0.54 per 90
32Duels won52.0%

Discipline

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
El Paso Locomotive - New Mexico United25 Oct 20260 : 1Substitute00-
El Paso Locomotive - Sacramento Republic18 Oct 20260 : 1Substitute00-
El Paso Locomotive - Orange County SC11 Oct 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Phoenix Rising - El Paso Locomotive20 Sept 20261 : 3Starter01🟨 1-
Louisville City - El Paso Locomotive12 Sept 20261 : 2Starter00-
El Paso Locomotive - Loudoun United30 Aug 20264 : 1Starter00-
El Paso Locomotive - Pittsburgh Riverhounds27 Aug 20262 : 1Starter00-
Colorado Springs - El Paso Locomotive23 Aug 20260 : 1Substitute00-
San Antonio - El Paso Locomotive16 Aug 20260 : 3Substitute00-
El Paso Locomotive - Oakland Roots09 Aug 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Orange County SC - El Paso Locomotive02 Aug 20262 : 0Starter00-
El Paso Locomotive - Sporting JAX26 Jul 20262 : 0Starter00-
Tulsa Roughnecks - El Paso Locomotive19 Jul 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Las Vegas Lights - El Paso Locomotive05 Jul 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Monterey Bay - El Paso Locomotive21 Jun 20261 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship1899701
2025USL Championship737900
2024USL Championship292,45203

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Nicolás Cardona play for?

Nicolás Cardona is listed with El Paso Locomotive in USL Championship for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Nicolás Cardona have?

Nicolás Cardona has 0 goals and 1 assist in 18 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Nicolás Cardona played?

The 2026 record contains 997 minutes across 18 appearances.

What statistics are available for Nicolás Cardona?

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