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Heel injury (Jan 13)Expected return: Late February 2026
Height
8
Shirt
31 years
Nov 21, 1994
Left
Preferred foot
Spain
Country
€2M
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches78%Shot attempts90%Goals0%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won93%Defensive contributions95%
Transfer value: €2M
Highest: €74.9M(Dec 31, 2020)
€75M
€56M
€37M
€19M
€0

Serie A 2025

0
Goals
2
Assists
12
Started
16
Matches
1,155
Minutes played
7.24
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Dec 17, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain
D1-1
45
0
0
1
0
6.9

Dec 13, 2025

Pyramids FC
W2-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 10, 2025

Cruz Azul
W1-2
3
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 4, 2025

Ceara
W1-0
5
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 29, 2025

Palmeiras
W0-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 26, 2025

Atletico MG
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 20, 2025

Fluminense
L2-1
90
0
0
1
0
6.6

Nov 15, 2025

Sport Recife
W1-5
90
0
1
1
0
8.0

Nov 9, 2025

Santos FC
W3-2
23
0
0
0
0
6.7

Nov 6, 2025

Sao Paulo
D2-2
82
0
0
0
0
7.3
Flamengo

Dec 17, 2025

FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Paris Saint-Germain
1-1
45‎’‎
6.9

Dec 13, 2025

FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Pyramids FC
2-0
Bench

Dec 10, 2025

FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Cruz Azul
1-2
3‎’‎
-

Dec 4, 2025

Serie A
Ceara
1-0
5‎’‎
-

Nov 29, 2025

Copa Libertadores Final Stage
Palmeiras
0-1
Bench
2025

Season shot map

On target: 14%
  • 22Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 1.34xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationThrow in set pieceResultBlocked
0.16xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,155

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
1.34
xG on target (xGOT)
0.44
Non-penalty xG
1.34
Shots
22
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
2
Expected assists (xA)
1.53
Successful passes
689
Successful passes %
89.9%
Accurate long balls
19
Accurate long balls %
59.4%
Chances created
23
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
5
Successful crosses %
45.5%

Possession

Successful dribbles
5
Successful dribbles %
62.5%
Duels won
58
Duels won %
45.3%
Aerial duels won
14
Aerial duels won %
50.0%
Touches
943
Touches in opposition box
13
Dispossessed
11
Fouls won
5

Defending

Tackles
34
Interceptions
18
Blocked shots
5
Fouls committed
30
Recoveries
58
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
18
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
14
xG against while on pitch
13.83

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

Saul Niguez is a 31-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Flamengo, born on November 21, 1994, who is left-footed. Follow Saul Niguez on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 Serie A season, Saul Niguez has recorded 0 goals, 2 assists, 1,155 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.24, 3 yellow cards.

Saul Niguez scores highly on Rating and Assists compared to defensive midfielders in the Serie A.

Saul Niguez's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Saul Niguez's next match is on February 22, 2026 when Flamengo face Madureira RJ in the Carioca Taca Guanabara Playoff.

Explore Saul Niguez's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Saul Niguez's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Saul Niguez currently plays for Flamengo alongside Agustin Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Erick Pulgar, Ayrton Lucas, Luiz Araujo, Pedro, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Éverton, Danilo, Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Dias Lino, Nicolás de la Cruz, Gonzalo Plata, Lucas Paquetá, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Alex Sandro, Bruno Henrique, Andrew, Vitao, Dyogo, Evertton Araujo, Joao Victor, Wallace Yan, and Douglas Telles. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Saul Niguez's career has also included time at Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Chelsea, Rayo Vallecano, and Atletico Madrileno.

On the international stage, Saul Niguez has represented Spain, Spain U21, Spain U20, Spain U19, and Spain U17.

Saul Niguez is from Spain, and the national teams include Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo, Álex Baena, Alex Remiro, Aymeric Laporte, Borja Iglesias, Dani Olmo, Daniel Vivian, David Raya, Dean Huijsen, Fabián Ruiz, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, Marc Cucurella, Marcos Llorente, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Pablo Barrios, Pablo Fornals, Pau Cubarsi, Pedro Porro, Samuel Aghehowa, Unai Simon, Yéremi Pino, Adriana Nanclares, Aitana Bonmati, Alba Redondo, Alexia Putellas, Athenea del Castillo, Catalina Coll, Clara Serrajordi, Claudia Pina, Cristina Martin-Prieto, Edna Imade, Esther González, Eunate Astralaga, Eva Maria Navarro, Fiamma Benitez, Irene Paredes, Jana Fernandez, Jennifer Hermoso, Laia Aleixandri, Leila Ouahabi, Mapi Leon, Maria Mendez, Mariona Caldentey, Olga Carmona, Ona Batlle, and Vicky Lopez. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Saul Niguez has won 11 titles: Copa Libertadores (2025) and Serie A (2025) with Flamengo, FIFA Club World Cup (2021 UAE) with Chelsea, and LaLiga (2020/2021), Europa League (2017/2018, 2011/2012), Audi Cup (2017), UEFA Super Cup (2018/2019, 2012/2013), Copa del Rey (2012/2013), and Super Cup (2014/2015) with Atletico Madrid.

Saul Niguez has competed in Serie A, Copa Libertadores, LaLiga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Super Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, EURO Qualification qualification, UEFA Nations League A, Europa League, EURO U21, and World Cup UEFA qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Saul Niguez, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Saul Niguez to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches78%Shot attempts90%Goals0%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won93%Defensive contributions95%

Career

Senior career

Flamengo (Free transfer)Jul 2025 - now
24
0
26
1
87
5
23
1
328
43
37
2
70
8
12
0

National team

19
3
20
7
5
0
7
0
5
1
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Flamengo

Brazil
1
Copa Libertadores(2025)
1
Serie A(2025)

Atletico Madrid

Spain
1
LaLiga(20/21)
2
Europa League(17/18 · 11/12)
1
Audi Cup(2017)
2
UEFA Super Cup(18/19 · 12/13)
1
1
Super Cup(14/15)

News

About

Saul Niguez is a 31-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Flamengo, born on November 21, 1994, who is left-footed. Follow Saul Niguez on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025 Serie A season, Saul Niguez has recorded 0 goals, 2 assists, 1,155 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.24, 3 yellow cards.

Saul Niguez scores highly on Rating and Assists compared to defensive midfielders in the Serie A.

Saul Niguez's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Saul Niguez's next match is on February 22, 2026 when Flamengo face Madureira RJ in the Carioca Taca Guanabara Playoff.

Explore Saul Niguez's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Saul Niguez's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Saul Niguez currently plays for Flamengo alongside Agustin Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Erick Pulgar, Ayrton Lucas, Luiz Araujo, Pedro, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Éverton, Danilo, Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Dias Lino, Nicolás de la Cruz, Gonzalo Plata, Lucas Paquetá, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Alex Sandro, Bruno Henrique, Andrew, Vitao, Dyogo, Evertton Araujo, Joao Victor, Wallace Yan, and Douglas Telles. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Saul Niguez's career has also included time at Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Chelsea, Rayo Vallecano, and Atletico Madrileno.

On the international stage, Saul Niguez has represented Spain, Spain U21, Spain U20, Spain U19, and Spain U17.

Saul Niguez is from Spain, and the national teams include Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo, Álex Baena, Alex Remiro, Aymeric Laporte, Borja Iglesias, Dani Olmo, Daniel Vivian, David Raya, Dean Huijsen, Fabián Ruiz, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, Marc Cucurella, Marcos Llorente, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Pablo Barrios, Pablo Fornals, Pau Cubarsi, Pedro Porro, Samuel Aghehowa, Unai Simon, Yéremi Pino, Adriana Nanclares, Aitana Bonmati, Alba Redondo, Alexia Putellas, Athenea del Castillo, Catalina Coll, Clara Serrajordi, Claudia Pina, Cristina Martin-Prieto, Edna Imade, Esther González, Eunate Astralaga, Eva Maria Navarro, Fiamma Benitez, Irene Paredes, Jana Fernandez, Jennifer Hermoso, Laia Aleixandri, Leila Ouahabi, Mapi Leon, Maria Mendez, Mariona Caldentey, Olga Carmona, Ona Batlle, and Vicky Lopez. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Saul Niguez has won 11 titles: Copa Libertadores (2025) and Serie A (2025) with Flamengo, FIFA Club World Cup (2021 UAE) with Chelsea, and LaLiga (2020/2021), Europa League (2017/2018, 2011/2012), Audi Cup (2017), UEFA Super Cup (2018/2019, 2012/2013), Copa del Rey (2012/2013), and Super Cup (2014/2015) with Atletico Madrid.

Saul Niguez has competed in Serie A, Copa Libertadores, LaLiga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Super Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, EURO Qualification qualification, UEFA Nations League A, Europa League, EURO U21, and World Cup UEFA qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Saul Niguez, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Saul Niguez to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.