Nico González
Midfielder #14
Age 23 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €40M
Career
MC
◀ 2025 Manchester City from Porto
MC
2025 Manchester City from FC Porto
FP
2023 FC Porto from Barcelona
B
2023 Barcelona from Valencia
V
2022 Valencia from Barcelona
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Nicolás González Iglesias is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Manchester City. Evidence: 1.4 Interceptions/90.
Also shows: exceptional MAGNET (87 Touches/90) , solid ENFORCER (2.4 Tackles/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (73/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.
Nicolás González Iglesias Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 89%
Weight 98%
Experience 44%
vs Premier League
Height 75%
Weight 91%
Experience 39%
Traits
TANK PRIME DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 58
Shooting 42
Defense 73
Workrate 73
Passing 29
Key Strength 73 Defense
Area to Watch 29 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Nicolás González Iglesias this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid | 19' | 6.3 | - | - | 100 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | West Ham 1-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City | ' | - | - | - | 77 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham | 22' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City | 28' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Manchester City 2-0 Galatasaray | 9' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Brighton | 64' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City | 45' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City | 94' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 West Ham | 67' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City | 96' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 62 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Manchester City vs Arsenal | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Everton vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Manchester City vs Brentford | 62 |
| May 17, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 24, 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Nicolás González Iglesias's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €40.0M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q1'25)
€40.0M €20.0M €0
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Nico González is Man City’s Platinum Engine, arriving in Manchester with a resume that boasts nine career trophies. Since his high-profile move from Porto, the La Coruña native has been tasked with providing the lung-bursting energy required to sustain a title race, building on a decorated youth career at Barcelona. Having spent years developing in Spain, he represents a high-pedigree addition to the squad.
Across 20 appearances this term, González has established himself as a tireless presence in the middle third. His MAGNET badge reflects an elite capacity to find the ball, backed by a significant volume of touches per 90 minutes. However, with a current form rating of 15, he is searching for rhythm compared to his 49 season ability. His Workrate score of 76 remains his greatest asset, ensuring he remains a tactical pillar even while going through a quiet spell. With over 1,300 minutes played, his Balance on the pitch provides the platform for more creative teammates to thrive.
With a stable market value of €40M, the Stakes remain high for the 24-year-old to recapture his peak form. As City navigates the business end of the season, his defensive Intensity and versatility in the engine room will be vital to securing further silverware.