Nico O'Reilly

ENG

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Nico O'Reilly

ENG

• #3 • Left Back

Club

Man City

League

Premier League

Position

Role

Overlapping Full Back

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 21, 2005 (21)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'4"

Weight

170 lb

National Team

England

Ranking

505thout of 704

Overall Grade66.5426th/704

Impact score2.9445th/704

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

155th/245 DEF

66.5

Passing

125th/244 DEF

66.8

Crossing

N/A

Ball Carrying

30th/125 DEF

68.9

1 V 1 Defending

169th/228 DEF

61.2

Positioning

172nd/241 DEF

63.7

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

102

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

Jun 23, 8:00pm UTCGroup L

England

Ghana

Boston Stadium

Jun 27, 9:00pm UTCGroup L

Panama

England

New York New Jersey Stadium

News

Jun 17, 2026

Decent debut shift

O'Reilly recorded two shots (one on target), two chances created and won four duels in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia.

Analysis: O'Reilly was given the start at left-back Wednesday and didn't leave the field for England, playing the entire 90. He earned a decent match as he joined the attack on several occasions, notching two shots and two chances created, although a bit was left to be desired in defense. He will look to continue in this role as the tournament moves forward, given some added help due to his flexibility of positioning when on the field.

Jun 4, 2026

Ready to shine at left-back

O'Reilly has been named in England's World Cup squad after establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League, with his versatility and quality making him a key figure in manager Tuchel's plans at left-back.

Analysis: O'Reilly ended the season having made 34 Premier League appearances for Manchester City, contributing five goals and three assists in 2,649 minutes in what has been a breakthrough campaign for the youngster, earning praise from coach Pep Guardiola for his physical presence, intelligence and technical quality in midfield and at left-back. The Manchester City academy graduate brings an exceptional combination of athleticism, composure and attacking output that makes him one of the most complete young defensive options in Europe, and manager Tuchel will be counting on him to be a consistent and dynamic presence on England's left flank throughout the competition. O'Reilly heads into the World Cup as one of the most anticipated young talents in the tournament, with Guardiola's assessment that he is so complete ringing in the ears of those who have watched his rise.