Melker Widell stats
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M. Widell
SwanseaMidfielder
M. Widell vs QPR
2 games playedMelker Widell's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against QPR. See how Melker Widell did in earlier matches against QPR.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 22, 2025 |
QPRvSWA
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
QPR v Swansea, SaturdayWhat QPR allow left central midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at LCM against QPR in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersMelker Widell 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Melker Widell has appeared in 11 Championship matches this season, totalling 537 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 11 | 537 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 6.88 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| Total | 12 | 600 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
Melker Widell has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melker Widell has 2 assists and 8 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. Melker Widell has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Melker Widell has completed 214 of 252 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Melker Widell completes 9 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 50 duels .
Defending stats
Melker Widell makes 19 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Melker Widell has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left winger (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Swansea squad
Z. Vipotnik
24 yrs#9
J. Eom
24 yrs#10
J. Monga
17 yrs#12
J. Opoku
21 yrs#30
R. Stewart
30 yrs#31
A. Idah
25 yrs#33
Ronald
25 yrs#35
M. Yeo
22 yrs#49
J. Fulton
32 yrs#4
M. Stamenić
24 yrs#6M. Widell
24 yrs#7
E. Just26 yrs#8
T. Iorpenda21 yrs#16
G. Franco
25 yrs#17
B. Lloyd
21 yrs#36
S. Eustaquio
29 yrs#46
23 yrs
32 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 27 | 2,226 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 55 | 7.42 |
Superliga2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 28 | 2,192 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0.77 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 494 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Melker Widell
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Melker Widell has scored 2 assists across 11 appearances (5 starts), totalling 537 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Melker Widell has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.47 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melker Widell has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (53% success rate). Melker Widell has contributed 8 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melker Widell has registered 19 tackles (11 won), 2 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 214 from 252 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Melker Widell has won 50 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
Melker Widell has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 12.
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 at home against West Ham United on January 2nd. Swansea lost 0-1. Melker Widell played 14 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 lossvsWest Ham United(14 mins, rating 6.73)
- August 5th0-1 winatMillwall(25 mins, rating 6.64)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNorwich City(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.42)
- May 5th1-2 winatLincoln City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.04)
- March 5th3-1 winvsBurnley(90 mins, rating 7.86)
Next fixture
Melker Widell and Swansea City are next in action on March 3rd against Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Swansea City match preview.
Teammates at Swansea City
Melker Widell currently plays alongside Josh Key, Stephen Welsh, Zan Vipotnik, Tom Iorpenda, Ji-sung Eom, Josh Tymon, Ben Lloyd, Moussa Yeo, Jenson Seelt, Ross Stewart, Melker Widell, Ben Cabango, Filip Lissah, Gonçalo Franco, Lawrence Vigouroux, Ronald, Cameron Burgess, Andy Fisher, Jay Fulton, Adam Idah, Marko Stamenić, Paul Farman, Stephen Eustaquio, Tiago Parente, Elijah Just, Joseph Opoku and Jeremy Monga at Swansea City.