Nicolás Fernández Mercau
NYC
Center Forward
Attacking Midfielder
Playmaking Forward
Jan 11, 2000 (26)
Left
5'8"
157 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
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Scores from the spot in loss
Fernandez took five shots (three on target), sent in four crosses, took two corners, and scored a penalty kick in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC. He also committed four fouls and suffered one foul.
Analysis: Fernandez has been on a tear leading up to the World Cup break, notching two goals and four assists over the last four games. He has 10 goals and 4 assists through 15 games, and he's been NYCFC's primary attacker while they deal with injuries to key players. He'll return to action after the World Cup in a road tilt at Columbus on Wednesday, July 22.
Assists Saturday
Fernandez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Fernandez is on the scoresheet for a third straight game in a row, assisting the lone goal for NYCFC on Saturday. He's recorded four goals and three assists in the last seven league appearances, recording nine shots on target with 39 crosses and creating 11 chances in that span.
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