Nicolás Capaldo

HSV

• #24 • Center Back

Nicolás Capaldo

HSV

• #24 • Center Back

Nationality

Argentina

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 14, 1998 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

165 lb

Club

Hamburger SV

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

Bundesliga

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

63.7

70/266

Impact score

7.3

82/266

Defender rank

40th

40/106

All rank

95th

95/266

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

218th

218/645

All rank

573rd

573/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Overall

39th/106 DEF

63.7

Passing

36th/105 DEF

69.2

1 V 1 Defending

66th/93 DEF

58.6

Aerial Duel

66th/95 DEF

59.9

Positioning

85th/101 DEF

58.6

Blocking

78th/96 DEF

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Aug 27, 2026

Cleared for Dortmund clash

Capaldo is available for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Borussia Dortmund after overcoming a minor hip issue, according to coach Merlin Polzin. "The rest are ready and full of energy and power for the trip to Dortmund."

Analysis: Capaldo raised some concern after being forced off in the 75th minute of the DFB-Pokal win over Verl while appearing to favor his hip, but the issue has proven minor. manager Merlin Polzin has now confirmed the defensive midfielder is ready for the trip to Dortmund, putting him in contention to retain his starting role for Saturday's league opener.

Aug 24, 2026

Returns in DFB-Pokal

Capaldo (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Monday's DEB-Pokal clash against Verl.

Analysis: Capaldo is in the starting lineup for this clash, confirming that the issue he was dealing with earlier in the preseason was indeed a minor injury. Capaldo should be a regular for Hamburger in the 2026/27 season regardless of whether he plays as a center-back or central midfielder.