Niklas Hult
Sweden
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Niklas Hult 2026 season stats
As a left back, Niklas Hult has appeared in 18 Allsvenskan matches this season, totalling 1,553 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Allsvenskan defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.17 | 72 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.60 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 59 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.29 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 88 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.20 | 82 |
| Chances created | 21 | 1.22 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.35 | 94 |
Niklas Hult has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 141 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niklas Hult has 2 assists and 21 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. Niklas Hult has set up 23 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 687 | 39.80 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 594 | 34.40 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 1.27 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.46 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 204 | 11.82 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 80 | 4.64 | 27 |
Niklas Hult has completed 594 of 687 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.46 | 71 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.10 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 72 | 4.17 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.35 | 5 |
| Touches | 1130 | 65.50 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 195 | 11.30 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.52 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.10 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.87 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 1.04 | 75 |
Niklas Hult completes 8 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 72 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 2.26 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 27 | 1.56 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.99 | 35 |
| Clearances | 47 | 2.72 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 73 | 4.23 | 76 |
| 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 | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Niklas Hult makes 39 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.33 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 11.50 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 2.43 | 86 |
| 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 |
Niklas Hult has committed 23 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.5 fouls.
Positions played
AllsvenskanMainly left back (9 appearances), also at left wing back (9).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Niklas Hult previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 26 | 2,123 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 50 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 16 | 1,403 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 3.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 25 | 1,974 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 64 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 29 | 2,531 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 59 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 13 | 1,022 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 26 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 27 | 2,228 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 52 | 6.94 |
 DFB Pokal | 4 | 342 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 7.06 |
About Niklas Hult
Allsvenskan 2026 season
This season in the Allsvenskan, Niklas Hult has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 18 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1553 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Hult has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Hult has created 21 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (42% success rate). Niklas Hult has contributed 21 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Hult has registered 39 tackles (27 won), 17 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 594 from 687 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Hult has won 72 of 143 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Hult has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 19.
About Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult is a 36-year-old defender playing for Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, representing Sweden. Niklas Hult is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 13 February 1990.
Most recent appearance
Niklas Hult's most recent match was away at Degerfors on September 24th. Elfsborg won 2-0. Niklas Hult played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.87.
Recent matches
- September 24th2-0 winvsDegerfors(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.87)
- March 11th1-1 drawatIFK Göteborg(90 mins, rating 7.12)
- February 12th3-0 winvsVästerås SK(83 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.26)
- July 8th0-1 winatMjällby(90 mins, rating 7.71)
- October 24th1-2 winatMalmö FF(90 mins, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Niklas Hult and Elfsborg are next in action on October 22nd against Brommapojkarna in the Allsvenskan. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brommapojkarna vs Elfsborg match preview.
Teammates at Elfsborg
Niklas Hult currently plays alongside Julius Beck, S. Olsson, Per Frick, Isak Pettersson, T. Silverholt, Jonathan Esenga, Simon Hedlund, Marcus Rohdén, Theo Sander, Sven Ossian Nordvall, Ari Sigurpálsson, Alexander Jensen, Arbër Zeneli, Niklas Hult, Sebastian Holmén, G. Gunnarsson, M. Kamara, Leo Östman, Thomas Isherwood, R. Wikström, J. Magnússon and Dion Krasniqi at Elfsborg.