P. K. Nielsen Stats
Club: Houston Dash W · Position: Defender.
P. K. Nielsen (Houston Dash W, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 22 appearances in 2026 (1738 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in NWSL: 1.61, higher than 51% of 97 defenders. Started 22 of 22.
Key Facts
Figures as of
P. K. Nielsen has a TACTIX Impact of 2.2 per match across 22 appearances in NWSL matches, the 41st percentile of 273 qualifying NWSL players.
K. Nielsen had a tackle in 7 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
In 2026, P. K. Nielsen has been shown three yellow cards across 22 appearances.
P. K. Nielsen (Houston Dash W) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.2 per match across 22 appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 1 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 22 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
P. K. Nielsen is a defender at Houston Dash W, with 22 appearances and 1738 minutes in NWSL 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.2 per match across 22 appearances in NWSL matches, the 41st percentile of 273 qualifying NWSL players. P. K. Nielsen has started 22 of 22 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 79 minutes. That is 64% of the NWSL minutes available to him (1738 of 2700 across 30 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 1.69 interceptions per 90 at home (904 minutes) against 1.19 away (834 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
Cards per 90 is up from 0.04 last season (2022 minutes in NWSL) to 0.16 in 2026. P. K. Nielsen recorded a tackle in 7 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, NWSL 2026 (n = 97): Passing (strong, 74th percentile). Lower on the radar: Creation (11th percentile) and Dribbling (15th percentile), against 97 Defenders, NWSL 2026 (n = 97).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 5.0, 2.7, 1.9, 2.8, 3.8 — broadly level, averaging 3.2 against a season figure of 2.2. Discipline: three yellow cards in 22 appearances in 2026, and 0.78 fouls per 90 in NWSL.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, NWSL 2026 (n = 97): N. Jacobs, Brooklyn Jean Courtnall and Uno Shiragaki (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 22 of 22 appearances · 79 minutes per appearance · 64% of the NWSL minutes available (1738 of 2700).
NWSL only: 22 apps · 2.2 Impact per match in 2026. See the NWSL Impact leaderboard.
P. K. Nielsen Stats per 90 · NWSL 2026, defender
| Stat | P. K. Nielsen | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.61 | higher than 51% | 1.25 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.45 | higher than 61% | 1.29 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.52 | higher than 65% | 0.58 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 3.21 | higher than 43% | 2.89 |
| Duel win rate | 57.4% | higher than 56% | 52.4% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.78 | fewer than 51% | 0.80 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.16 | fewer than 23% | 0.04 |
| Passesper 90 | 50.90 | higher than 74% | 51.36 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.8% | higher than 60% | 82.2% |
Per 90 minutes over 1738 minutes in NWSL 2026. Ranked against 97 NWSL defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 2022 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle7 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed7 of 10
- 1+ shot1 of 10
- Booked2 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-09 to 2026-11-01, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · NWSL 2026, defender
P. K. Nielsen · Defenders, NWSL 2026 (n = 97) median
| Axis | P. K. Nielsen | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.16on target 33.3% | 0.38 | 18th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31st |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.10 | 0.43 | 11th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 50.90accuracy 83.8% | 45.06 | 74th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.05success 33.3% | 0.30 | 15th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 3.21win rate 57.4% | 3.27 | 43rd |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.57 | 3.42 | 56th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.93 | 0.83 | 57th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1738 minutes in NWSL 2026. Cohort: 97 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in NWSL
2.2 per match — 41th percentile of 273 qualifying NWSL players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Houston Dash W | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3.06 | 0.10 | 2.2 |
| 2025 | Houston Dash W | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2.54 | 0.13 | 2.1 |
| 2023 | Angel City W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.7 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | v Portland Thorns W | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.4 | 5 | |
| 2026-10-24 | @ Chicago Red Stars W | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 | 2.7 | |
| 2026-10-18 | v Orlando Pride W | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.9 | 1.9 | ||
| 2026-10-04 | v Washington Spirit W | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.8 | |
| 2026-09-27 | @ Portland Thorns W | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.8 | |
| 2026-09-20 | @ Boston Legacy W | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.1 | 1.7 | |
| 2026-09-13 | v Utah Royals W | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 1.3 | ||
| 2026-09-07 | @ Orlando Pride W | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.4 | 0.4 | |
| 2026-08-16 | @ North Carolina Courage W | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 0.5 | |
| 2026-08-09 | v Kansas City W | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 1.69 at home (904 min), 1.51 away (834 min); Interceptions 1.69 at home (904 min), 1.19 away (834 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: P. K. Nielsen’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does P. K. Nielsen average per 90?
- P. K. Nielsen averages 1.61 tackles per 90 minutes in NWSL 2026 (1738 minutes) — higher than 51% of 97 NWSL defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does P. K. Nielsen have this season?
- This season P. K. Nielsen has 0 goals and 0 assists in 22 appearances (1738 minutes played).
- Does P. K. Nielsen start every game?
- P. K. Nielsen started 22 of 22 appearances in 2026, averaging 79 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does P. K. Nielsen get booked?
- P. K. Nielsen was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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