Nikola Krstović

Attacker #90
Age 25 years
Nationality Montenegro
Market Value €20M

Career

No transfer history

Nikola Krstović is Atalanta's Bronze Engine. At 26, the Montenegrin striker arrived in Bergamo following a significant €25M move, bringing a tireless work rate to a side that demands physical dominance. While he is still hunting for his first major career trophy, his integration into the squad has been immediate, providing a focal point for an attack that thrives on high-pressure football.

His identity as an Engine is backed by 22 appearances and over 1,000 minutes of relentless running. Despite his primary role in linking play, he has earned the THREAT and SUPER SUB badges at Platinum level, highlighting his ability to change the complexion of a match late on. Six goals across the campaign prove his efficiency, while a Shooting focus in his pentagon profile marks him as the squad's most persistent finisher. Currently maintaining a steady form direction, he has contributed two goals and an assist in his last five outings, showing he is a picture of reliability in the final third.

With a market value hovering around €20M, the Stakes are high for Krstović to justify his heavy price tag. Though the valuation shows a slight downward trend, his Intensity remains a key asset for Atalanta as they push for European spots, making him a vital component of their tactical setup and a headache for opposing center-backs.

Player Rating

Nikola Krstović
85
Rating
73
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 65
🎯 Clutch 58
🎨 Style 62
📊 Ability 62
💰 Fair Value
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Nikola Krstović is a solid ARCHITECT for Atalanta. Evidence: 1.47 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: elite SUPER SUB (3 Super Sub Goals) , above average SILVER BOOT (27% Goal Frequency) , elite THREAT (4.1 Shots/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (69/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Nikola Krstović Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 57%
Weight 84%
Experience 53%

vs Serie A

Height 45%
Weight 80%
Experience 53%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 47 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 69 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 63 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 59 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 47
Shooting 69
Defense 53
Workrate 63
Passing 59
Key Strength 69 Shooting
Area to Watch 47 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Nikola Krstović this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Atalanta 0-0 Genoa Serie A 94' 5.9 - - 29 New Balance Arena
Apr 27, 2026 Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta Serie A 39' 5.9 - - 100 Unipol Domus
Apr 18, 2026 AS Roma 1-1 Atalanta Serie A 92' 7.0 1 0 53 Stadio Olimpico
Apr 11, 2026 Atalanta 0-1 Juventus Serie A 72' 6.6 0 0 48 New Balance Arena
Apr 06, 2026 Lecce 0-3 Atalanta Serie A 80' 6.2 1 0 42 Stadio Via del Mare
Mar 22, 2026 Atalanta 1-0 Hellas Verona Serie A 93' 7.3 0 0 28 New Balance Arena
Mar 18, 2026 Bayern München 4-1 Atalanta UEFA Champions League 21' 6.7 0 0 70 Allianz Arena
Mar 14, 2026 Inter 1-1 Atalanta Serie A 45' 6.6 1 0 74 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Mar 10, 2026 Atalanta 1-6 Bayern München UEFA Champions League 93' 6.9 0 0 79 New Balance Arena
Mar 07, 2026 Atalanta 2-2 Udinese Serie A 38' 5.7 0 0 78 New Balance Arena
Mar 01, 2026 Sassuolo 2-1 Atalanta Serie A 50' 6.9 0 0 82 MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
Feb 25, 2026 Atalanta 4-1 Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 25' 6.3 0 0 85 New Balance Arena
Feb 22, 2026 Atalanta 2-1 Napoli Serie A 57' 6.7 0 0 64 New Balance Arena
Feb 17, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta UEFA Champions League 45' 6.9 0 0 34 Signal Iduna Park
Feb 14, 2026 Lazio 0-2 Atalanta Serie A 94' 6.6 0 0 46 Stadio Olimpico

Player Market Value

Track Nikola Krstović's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €20.0M
Peak Value €24.0M (Q4'25)
€24.0M €12.0M €0
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