Melker Widell
Sweden
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Melker Widell 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Melker Widell has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 146 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 4 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.85 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| Total | 5 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.80 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.20 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.62 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.20 | 51 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.23 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.62 | 91 |
Melker Widell has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melker Widell has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. Melker Widell has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 63 | 38.80 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 50 | 30.80 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 6.78 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 4.32 | 38 |
Melker Widell has completed 50 of 63 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 2.47 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 3.70 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 20 | 12.33 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.62 | 40 |
| Touches | 105 | 64.70 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 23 | 14.18 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 3.08 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 3.70 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.62 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Melker Widell completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 5.55 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 3.08 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Clearances | 4 | 2.47 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 9.25 | 99 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Melker Widell makes 9 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 16 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.85 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.62 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 5.55 | 99 |
| 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 |
Melker Widell has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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23 yrs
Melker Widell previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 1,550 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 32 | 6.45 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.41 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 83 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 27 | 2,226 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 55 | 7.42 |
Superliga| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 28 | 2,192 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 494 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Melker Widell
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Melker Widell has featured across 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 146 minutes. Melker Widell has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melker Widell has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Melker Widell has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melker Widell has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 0 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 50 from 63 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Melker Widell has won 20 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
Melker Widell has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About Melker Widell
Melker Widell is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Swansea City in the Championship, representing Sweden. Melker Widell is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 19 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Melker Widell's most recent match was away at Watford on August 8th. Swansea City won 2-0. Melker Widell played 33 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-0 winvsWatford(33 mins, rating 7.34)
- July 24th0-3 winatDerby County(65 mins, rating 6.97)
- September 6th0-0 drawvsSheffield United(23 mins, rating 6.64)
- July 7th1-2 winatStoke City(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.44)
- May 7th0-1 lossvsBirmingham City(63 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Melker Widell and Swansea City are next in action on July 31st against Wrexham in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Swansea City vs Wrexham match preview.
Teammates at Swansea City
Melker Widell currently plays alongside Tom Iorpenda, Zan Vipotnik, Ross Stewart, Marko Stamenić, Moussa Yeo, Ben Lloyd, Jenson Seelt, Stephen Welsh, Ji-sung Eom, Paul Farman, Zeidane Inoussa, Ben Cabango, Filip Lissah, Melker Widell, Lawrence Vigouroux, Josh Key, Ronald, Cameron Burgess, Andy Fisher, Jay Fulton, Adam Idah, Josh Tymon, Stephen Eustaquio, Gonçalo Franco, Tiago Parente, Elijah Just, Joseph Opoku and Jeremy Monga at Swansea City.