CM
Juan Pablo Nieto Salazar
CM · Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
32y·🇨🇴Colombia
Apps48
Min3,840
G4P63
A4P64
xG3.5P63
xA3.3P65
Rating7.14
Form
WWDLL
Strong sampleExperienced (31–33)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.4
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.3.28
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.33
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.260
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.59
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.21
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.16
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.60%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.10
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.14
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.79
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.4
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.3.52
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.43
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.20
Radar
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Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
A defensively dominant midfielder who excels at breaking up opposition play. Goal threat from midfield is limited, better suited to a deeper or facilitating role.
outstanding duels won %limited dribbleslimited pass accuracy
A midfielder with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
Role Suitability
Box-to-Box