Sam Nicholson
Motherwell FC — Premiership — Season 2025/2026
Subject demonstrates elite shot volume operating at the 99th percentile. Interception reading sits at the 9th percentile, compensated by exceptional shot volume. Disciplinary profile is concerning (13th percentile cards/90).
Sam Nicholson Stats — Midfielder at Motherwell FC | Match Engine
Sam Nicholson is a 31-year-old Scotland Midfielder currently playing for Motherwell FC in the Premiership.
Season Output
Sam Nicholson has featured 7 times this season, totalling 89 minutes. Goal output is yet to materialise this season — 0 goals and 0 assists from 7 appearances.
Attacking Profile
Sam Nicholson averages 4.04 shots per 90 minutes this season. The expected goals rate of 0.18 xG per 90 reflects the quality of chances being created.
Creativity & Chance Creation
Sam Nicholson creates 1.01 key passes per 90 minutes. Expected assists come in at 0.13 xA per 90 — a useful gauge of pass quality beyond the assists column. Wide delivery adds another dimension: 2.02 crosses per 90 keep defences honest. 6.07 dribbles completed per 90 add direct carrier threat to the creative mix.
Defensive Contribution
The tackle rate sits at 3.03 per 90 — a combative presence. 11.12 duels won per 90 — an imposing physical presence.
Percentile Rankings
Percentile data places Sam Nicholson in the 99th percentile for shots per 90 — above most Midfielder in Premiership. Also in the upper tier: tackles at the 96th percentile. The 9th percentile for interceptions — a metric where there is clear growth potential.
Competition Breakdown
The season spans 3 competitions. The bulk of Sam Nicholson's minutes have come in Premiership (7 apps) alongside Scottish Cup duty (1 apps). Sam Nicholson has also appeared in 1 further competition this season.
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