LATEST SEASON
2026
Appearances7
Starts1
Minutes129
Assists1
Rating6.62
Detailed statistics
Shots2
Passes73
Accurate passes54
Key passes2
Dribbles2
Tackles6
Interceptions1
Clearances6
Duels22
Duels won8
Fouls3
Crosses2
Accurate crosses1
Bench13
PLAYER PROFILE
Saúl Ñíguez
S. ÑíguezFootball player profile, personal information, current club, position, career and honours.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Player Details
Full NameSaúl Ñíguez Esclapez
NationalitySpain
Age31 years
Date of Birth21 November 1994
Place of BirthElche, Spain
Height184 cm
Weight76 kg
Gendermale
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Playing Profile
PositionMidfielder
Preferred Footleft
Current ClubFlamengo
PLAYER BIOGRAPHY
FlamengoAbout Saúl Ñíguez
FACTUAL PROFILE
Saúl Ñíguez is a Spain footballer listed as a Midfielder. The current structured data associates the player with Flamengo.
Saúl Ñíguez was born on 21 November 1994 and is 31 years old in Elche, Spain.
The available profile lists height 184 cm, weight 76 kg, preferred foot left.
Structured player facts are based on the football data available to HICHAM TV.
SEASON STATISTICS
Saúl Ñíguez Statistics
Season-by-season football performance based on the available competition data.
SEASON
2025
Appearances16
Starts12
Minutes1155
Assists2
Rating7.09
Detailed statistics
Shots22
Shots on target4
Passes767
Accurate passes690
Key passes23
Dribbles8
Successful dribbles5
Tackles34
Interceptions18
Clearances19
Duels128
Duels won58
Fouls30
Fouls drawn5
Crosses11
Accurate crosses6
Yellow cards3
Bench6
SEASON
2024/2025
Appearances2
Starts2
Minutes135
Rating6.72
Detailed statistics
Shots1
Passes74
Accurate passes61
Dribbles1
Successful dribbles1
Tackles5
Clearances4
Duels17
Duels won6
Fouls7
Crosses5
SEASON
2024/2025
Appearances24
Starts17
Minutes1554
Goals1
Assists6
Rating7.09
Detailed statistics
Shots42
Shots on target9
Passes634
Accurate passes510
Key passes22
Dribbles25
Successful dribbles12
Tackles47
Interceptions20
Clearances29
Duels227
Duels won110
Fouls44
Fouls drawn11
Crosses19
Accurate crosses3
Yellow cards9
Red cards1
Bench9
SEASON
2024
Appearances1
Starts1
Minutes82
Rating6.43
Detailed statistics
Passes33
Accurate passes28
Key passes1
Dribbles1
Tackles2
Clearances2
Duels6
Duels won3
Fouls1
Crosses2
SEASON
2020
Appearances4
Starts4
Minutes335
Goals1
Rating7.06
Detailed statistics
Shots13
Shots on target2
Passes281
Accurate passes256
Dribbles2
Successful dribbles1
Tackles8
Interceptions2
Clearances2
Duels43
Duels won17
Fouls9
Fouls drawn3
Crosses2
Yellow cards1
Bench4
TRANSFERS
Transfer History
Recorded club moves for Saúl Ñíguez.
23 Jul 2025Free Transfer
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COMPLETED
30 Jun 2025End of loan
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COMPLETED
15 Jul 2024Loan
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COMPLETED
30 Jun 2022End of loan
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COMPLETED
31 Aug 2021Loan
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Amount5,000,000COMPLETED
30 Jun 2014End of loan
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COMPLETED
23 Jul 2013Loan
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COMPLETED
01 Jul 2013Transfer
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COMPLETED
RECENT MATCHES
Saúl Ñíguez Match Activity
Recent appearances and available match-by-match performance statistics.
06 Sept 2026Serie A
W
VSRemoFlamengo
0 : 1SUB
MIN6PAS1
More performance data
Accurate passes1
03 Sept 2026Serie A
W
VSMirassolFlamengo
2 : 0SUB
MIN17PAS7TKL3
More performance data
Accurate passes4Clearances1
23 Aug 2026Serie A
L
VSCruzeiroFlamengo
2 : 1SUB
View match→
16 Aug 2026Serie A
WVSMirassolFlamengo
1 : 5SUB
View match→
10 Aug 2026Serie A
W
VSVitóriaFlamengo
2 : 0SUB
View match→
30 Jul 2026Serie A
D
VSInternacionalFlamengo
1 : 1SUB
View match→
26 Jul 2026Serie A
D
VSSão PauloFlamengo
1 : 1SUB
View match→
23 Jul 2026Serie A
W
VSChapecoenseFlamengo
0 : 4SUB
View match→
CAREER
Club Career
Available club history from the football data feed.
HONOURS
Player Honours
La LigaRunner-up
Runner-upRunner-up
WinnerWinner
La LigaWinner
Carabao CupRunner-up
FA CupRunner-up
Serie AWinner · 2025
PLAYER OVERVIEW
About Saúl Ñíguez
Saúl Ñíguez is a Spain football player born on 21 November 1994 in Elche, Spain.
Saúl Ñíguez is listed primarily as Midfielder and the available profile data lists the preferred foot as left.
The current available club information associates Saúl Ñíguez with Flamengo. The career section above lists additional club records where they are available.
Physical profile data lists a height of 184 cm and a weight of 76 kg.
FAQ
Saúl Ñíguez Questions
How old is Saúl Ñíguez?
Saúl Ñíguez is 31 years old based on the listed date of birth 21 November 1994.
What nationality is Saúl Ñíguez?
Saúl Ñíguez is listed as Spain.
How tall is Saúl Ñíguez?
Saúl Ñíguez is listed at 184 cm tall.
What position does Saúl Ñíguez play?
Saúl Ñíguez plays as Midfielder.
Which club does Saúl Ñíguez play for?
Saúl Ñíguez is currently associated with Flamengo in the available football data.