Magnus Westergaard
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Match-by-match stats
Magnus Westergaard 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Magnus Westergaard has appeared in 13 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 877 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.21 | 44 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.40 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 54 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.82 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.21 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.41 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.21 | 68 |
Magnus Westergaard has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Magnus Westergaard has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 219 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 356 | 36.50 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 281 | 28.80 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.82 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 59 | 6.05 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 5.34 | 59 |
Magnus Westergaard has completed 281 of 356 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.72 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.95 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 51 | 5.23 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.13 | 73 |
| Touches | 521 | 53.50 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 120 | 12.31 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.51 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.92 | 27 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.82 | 41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Magnus Westergaard completes 7 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 2.57 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.95 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.54 | 86 |
| Clearances | 15 | 1.54 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.59 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Magnus Westergaard makes 25 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.85 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 63 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.77 | 59 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Magnus Westergaard has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Magnus Westergaard previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 9 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 6.71 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6.91 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 15 | 1,222 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 29 | 7.28 |
| League One | 7 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.68 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 23 | 1,134 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 31 | 1,837 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 55 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 25 | 1,667 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Magnus Westergaard
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Magnus Westergaard has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 13 appearances (11 starts), totalling 877 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Magnus Westergaard has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Magnus Westergaard has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (37% success rate). Magnus Westergaard has contributed 7 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Magnus Westergaard has registered 25 tackles (19 won), 15 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 281 from 356 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Magnus Westergaard has won 51 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Magnus Westergaard has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 9.
About Magnus Westergaard
Magnus Westergaard is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Vålerenga in the Eliteserien, representing Denmark. Magnus Westergaard is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 27 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
Magnus Westergaard's most recent match was away at Aalesund on September 20th. Vålerenga won 6-1. Magnus Westergaard played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- September 20th6-1 winvsAalesund(6 mins, rating 6.45)
- November 30th4-0 lossatTromsø(59 mins, rating 6.47)
- April 20th3-1 winvsKristiansund(17 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.46)
- November 1st2-0 lossatStart(58 mins, rating 6.56)
- October 28th3-2 winvsSarpsborg 08(64 mins, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
Magnus Westergaard and Vålerenga are next in action on August 1st against Brann in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Vålerenga match preview.
Teammates at Vålerenga
Magnus Westergaard currently plays alongside Fidel Brice Ambina, Gabriel Rajkovic, Lucas Haren, Petter Strand, Magnus Sjøeng, Sebastian Jarl, Odin Holm, Omar Bully Drammeh, Kolbeinn Finnsson, Henrik Bjørdal, Even Forcha, Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, Ole Sæter, Oscar Hedvall, Carl Lange, Stian Sjøvold, Ivan Näsberg, Promise Ikojo Meliga, Aaron Kiil Olsen, Magnus Westergaard, Mohamed Ofkir, Hakon Sjatil, Kevin Tshiembe, Filip Thorvaldsen and M. Grundetjern at Vålerenga.