Niklas Vesterlund

Defender #23
Age 27 years
Nationality Denmark
Market Value €1.5M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Niklas Vesterlund
Defender
Emerging creator hitting top form

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 63 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 29 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 31 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 59 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 74 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 63
Shooting 29
Defense 31
Workrate 59
Passing 74
Key Strength 74 Passing
Area to Watch 29 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jan 29, 2026 Celtic 4-2 Utrecht UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 1 89 Celtic Park
Jan 22, 2026 Utrecht 0-2 Genk UEFA Europa League 90' 6.2 0 0 39 Stadion Galgenwaard
Oct 02, 2025 Brann 1-0 Utrecht UEFA Europa League 10' 6.6 0 0 27 Brann Stadion
Sep 25, 2025 Utrecht 0-1 Lyon UEFA Europa League 80' 6.0 0 0 40 Stadion Galgenwaard

Player Market Value

Track Niklas Vesterlund's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.5M (Q2'26)
€1.5M €750K €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 Q2'26

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