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Niklas Ruiz
CAM · Attacking Midfielder #8 On Loan Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Niklas Ruiz

📍 Nigeria · 🎂 19 yrs · 🛡️ Lagos City FC (Lagos) · 🏆 NPFL · 💶 €9.9m
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
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Current club

Lagos City FC

Lagos, Nigeria

NPFL · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Smouha SC Egypt · Egyptian Premier League · Semi-Pro
  • Real Betis Spain · La Liga · Professional
  • Urawa Red Diamonds Japan · J1 League · Professional

Player Bio

Niklas Ruiz is a right-footed attacking midfielder at Lagos City FC (Lagos). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Set-piecesVision

Key attributes

Pace87
Shooting89
Passing95
Dribbling96
Defending71
Physical86

Player radar

Pace 87 Shooting 89 Passing 95 Dribbling 96 Defending 71 Physical 86

AI Profile Rating

91

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace87
Shooting89
Passing95
Dribbling96
Defending71
Physical86

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.43
Assists / 900.23
G+A17

📈 Market value trend

Now €9.9M
€3.5M 2021 €4.9M 2022 €7.1M 2023 €7.7M 2024 €9.9M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Lagos City FC36 apps · 11 goals
  • 2023–24
    Lagos City FC II30 apps · 8 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€9.9m ↑ €1.58m
Foot
Right
Height
186 cm
Agent
Contract expiry

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 Lagos City FC II → Lagos City FC Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → Lagos City FC II €3.96m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 15, 2026

Performance score
90
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
27% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Attacking Midfielder role (fit score 93).
  • Performance metrics exceed Attacking Midfielder average by 8 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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