Nicolás Fernández Mercau

Attacker #7
Age 25 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €8M

Career

No transfer history

Nicolás Fernández Mercau is New York City's Platinum Engine. Having crossed the Atlantic to join the club in the summer of 2025, the Argentine midfielder is still hunting for the first major silverware of his professional career. Nevertheless, his trajectory suggests he is exactly the type of relentless catalyst needed to mount a serious challenge.

Operating with a hybrid engine-sniper profile, he is hitting top form in the early stages of the campaign. The sample size may be emerging, but five goals in just five appearances across 452 minutes of action is a breathtaking return. His clinical edge is certified by a PLATINUM BOOT, proving he can finish chances as effectively as he creates them. Additionally, his DRIBBLER badge highlights a capacity to break lines and carry the ball through congested midfields. An off-the-charts Shooting dimension underlines his massive offensive threat, transforming him from a traditional box-to-box runner into a lethal final-third weapon.

Commanding a stable market valuation of €6M, the 26-year-old is entering his prime years with vital momentum. If he maintains this devastating output, he will undoubtedly be a central figure in New York City's pursuit of domestic glory.

Player Rating

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau
94
Rating
94
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 91
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 90
📊 Ability 75
💰 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.

elite PLATINUM BOOT (80% Goal Frequency)

Also shows: above average DRIBBLER (1.4 Dribbles/90)

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Shooting (96/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Compact Build.

Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau Traits

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

vs Attackers

Height 6%
Weight 31%
Experience 56%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 8%
Weight 30%
Experience 50%

Traits

POCKET ROCKET PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 77 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 96 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 74 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 63 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 51 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 77
Shooting 96
Defense 74
Workrate 63
Passing 51
Key Strength 96 Shooting
Area to Watch 51 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Aug 29, 2026 Toronto FC 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 91' 8.0 1 - 46 BMO Field
Aug 23, 2026 New England Revolution 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 88' 7.2 - - 43 Gillette Stadium
Aug 19, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 76' 6.9 - - 66 TQL Stadium
Jul 31, 2026 New York City FC 1-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 86' 7.9 1 0 54 Yankee Stadium
Jul 25, 2026 New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 94' 8.5 1 - 51 Yankee Stadium
Jul 22, 2026 Columbus Crew 1-2 New York City FC Major League Soccer 97' 8.2 1 - 68 Lower.com Field
May 24, 2026 Nashville SC 2-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 95' 7.0 1 - 70 Geodis Park
May 16, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 89' 6.9 - 1 47 Sports Illustrated Stadium
May 13, 2026 Charlotte 0-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 81' 7.6 1 - 30 Bank of America Stadium
May 10, 2026 New York City FC 3-0 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 92' 8.2 - 2 34 Yankee Stadium
May 03, 2026 New York City FC 0-2 DC United Major League Soccer 97' 8.5 - - 60 Citi Field
Apr 25, 2026 CF Montreal 1-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 88' 7.3 - - 37 Saputo Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 84' 10.0 2 - 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 New York City FC 1-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 96' 8.3 1 0 63 Citi Field
Apr 11, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 89' 7.6 0 0 45 BC Place

Player Market Value

Track Nicolás Ezequiel Fernández Mercau's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €7.5M
Peak Value €7.5M (Q2'26)
€7.5M €3.8M €0
Q1'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q2'26