Nicolás Fernández Mercau

NYC

• #7 • Center Forward

Nicolás Fernández Mercau

NYC

• #7 • Center Forward

Nationality

Argentina

Position (Secondary)

CF (CM)

Role

Playmaking Forward

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 11, 2000 (26)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

5'8"

Weight

157 lb

Club

New York City

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

94.9

1/701

Impact score

9/701

Forward rank

1st

1/244

All rank

1st

1/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

1st/248 FWD

94.9

Shooting

1st/225 FWD

91.4

Passing

4th/247 FWD

77.3

Tackle Resistance

2nd/240 FWD

81.9

Aerial Duel

129th/239 FWD

61.3

Headed Shooting

13th/147 FWD

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1645

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

TQL Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Boston Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

Aug 16, 2026

Back from suspension

Fernandez has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to FC Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Analysis: Fernandez is set to rejoin the starting XI after missing the Union match due to suspension. He had scored in four straight games before the ban and remains among the league's top scorers, with 13 goals in 18 matches.

Aug 15, 2026

Serving suspension

Fernandez is banned for Sunday's MLS matchup versus Philadelphia Union, according to the league.

Analysis: Fernandez has served as a key element in his team's midfield given his offensive impact and set-piece responsibilities, and his suspension removes those skills from a squad that has been short of forward depth throughout the season. He'll be ineligible to face the Union and could see action again in a midweek challenge versus Cincinnati. Meanwhile, Andres Perea will likely operate in the No. 10 role.