Active in UEFA Europa League
Niklas Vesterlund
Defender #23
Age 26 years
Nationality Denmark
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Niklas Brøndsted Vesterlund Nielsen's season performance cards
Infamy
GHOST
42 Touches/90
42 Touches/90
33 Passes/90
6.3 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Niklas Brøndsted Vesterlund Nielsen is a notable GHOST for Utrecht. Evidence: 42 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Passing (75/100) but has room to grow in Defense.
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 63
Shooting 29
Defense 27
Workrate 56
Passing 75
Key Strength 75 Passing
Area to Watch 27 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Niklas Brøndsted Vesterlund Nielsen this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Celtic 4-2 Utrecht | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 1 | 79 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Utrecht 0-2 Genk | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Oct 02, 2025 | Brann 1-0 Utrecht | 10' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Utrecht 0-1 Lyon | 80' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Niklas Brøndsted Vesterlund Nielsen's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €800K
Peak Value €1.2M (Q4'23)
€1.2M €600K €0
Q3'17 Q4'18 Q4'20 Q1'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Niklas Vesterlund operates as Utrecht's Bronze Creator. Arriving from Tromsø to test himself in the Dutch top flight, the Danish right-footer is still searching for the first major trophy of his career. With limited pitch time so far, he is slowly building his body of work and adapting to the demands of a new division.
A modest sample size reveals a playmaker trying to establish his rhythm. Earning the main card in just one of his five appearances, he has managed 270 minutes of football. The data paints a picture of a midfielder who struggles to demand the ball, earning him the GHOST badge for a noticeable lack of touches. Yet, there is undeniable quality when he does find possession. His Passing rating is his strongest asset, allowing him to grab an assist despite his limited involvement. Crucially, his form is on an upward trajectory, performing at a level far above his baseline ability and hinting at a bright future.
The stakes are getting higher for the Dane. With his market value falling to €1M, he faces a battle to prove his long-term worth. Our verdict is that he needs more touches to truly unlock his creative potential.