Magnus Westergaard
Denmark
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Magnus Westergaard 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Magnus Westergaard has appeared in 18 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,093 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. 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 | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.16 | 38 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.30 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.66 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.70 | 19 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.41 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.16 | 55 |
Magnus Westergaard has taken 16 shots with 5 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Magnus Westergaard has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 219 minutes. Magnus Westergaard has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 49th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 456 | 37.50 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 362 | 29.80 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 0.82 | 25 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 5.35 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 57 | 4.69 | 47 |
Magnus Westergaard has completed 362 of 456 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 | 9 | 0.74 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 1.89 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 42 |
| Duels won | 70 | 5.76 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.40 | 76 |
| Touches | 669 | 55.10 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 144 | 11.86 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.58 | 34 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.99 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.66 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Magnus Westergaard completes 9 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 2.80 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.65 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Clearances | 25 | 2.06 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 3.05 | 15 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Magnus Westergaard makes 34 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.89 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 56 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 11.50 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 2.88 | 65 |
| 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 23 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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C. Lange27 yrs#10
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O. Holm23 yrs#15E. Forcha17 yrs#18
P. Strand32 yrs#24
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F. Brice Ambina
24 yrs#29O. Bully Drammeh23 yrs#31
27 yrs
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 18 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1093 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Magnus Westergaard has attempted 16 shots with 5 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.54 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Magnus Westergaard has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (39% success rate). Magnus Westergaard has contributed 8 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Magnus Westergaard has registered 34 tackles (20 won), 17 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 362 from 456 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Magnus Westergaard has won 70 of 133 total duels.
Discipline
Magnus Westergaard has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 12.
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 Molde on September 12th. Vålerenga lost 3-4. Magnus Westergaard played 77 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Magnus Westergaard and Vålerenga are next in action on November 12th against Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga match preview.
Teammates at Vålerenga
Magnus Westergaard currently plays alongside Sander Lønning, Even Forcha, Lucas Haren, Hakon Sjatil, Ghayas Zahid, Lorents Apold-Aasen, Aaron Kiil Olsen, M. Grundetjern, Carl Lange, Petter Strand, Magnus Sjøeng, Ole Sæter, Ivan Näsberg, Kolbeinn Finnsson, Gabriel Rajkovic, Magnus Westergaard, Kevin Tshiembe, Sebastian Jarl, Odin Holm, Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, Fidel Brice Ambina, Oscar Hedvall, Omar Bully Drammeh and Dennis Gjengaar at Vålerenga.