Melker Widell
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Melker Widell 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Melker Widell has appeared in 38 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,550 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. 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 | 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 |
| Total | 43 | 1,928 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 44 | 6.48 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 23 |
| Shots | 31 | 1.80 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.58 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.64 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 81 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.90 | 37 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.58 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 48 |
Melker Widell has taken 31 shots with 10 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melker Widell has 1 assist and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 155 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 458 | 26.60 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 357 | 20.70 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 0.81 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.46 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 134 | 7.78 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 2.73 | 13 |
Melker Widell has completed 357 of 458 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.87 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 1.92 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 42 |
| Duels won | 105 | 6.10 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.34 | 68 |
| Touches | 808 | 46.90 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 211 | 12.25 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.75 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 2.26 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.39 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 47 | 2.73 | 87 |
Melker Widell completes 15 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 105 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 1.86 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.16 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.58 | 27 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.51 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 55 | 3.19 | 10 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Melker Widell makes 32 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.39 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.29 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 51 |
| Fouls per card | 4.80 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 63 | 3.66 | 88 |
| 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 24 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and left winger (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Melker Widell previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Melker Widell has scored 1 assist across 38 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1550 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Melker Widell has attempted 31 shots with 10 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melker Widell has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (45% success rate). Melker Widell has contributed 16 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melker Widell has registered 32 tackles (20 won), 10 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 357 from 458 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Melker Widell has won 105 of 215 total duels.
Discipline
Melker Widell has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 39.
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 Charlton Athletic on October 2nd. Swansea City won 3-1. Melker Widell played 36 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- October 2nd3-1 winvsCharlton Athletic(36 mins, rating 6.73)
- November 13th1-1 drawatNorwich City(16 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.21)
- June 17th1-2 winatQueens Park Rangers(76 mins, rating 6.93)
- September 14th1-2 lossvsSouthampton(60 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.09)
- July 16th0-1 winatLeicester City(77 mins, rating 7)
Next fixture
Melker Widell and Swansea City are next in action on May 7th against Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Swansea City vs Birmingham City match preview.
Teammates at Swansea City
Melker Widell currently plays alongside Cameron Congreve, Oliver Cooper, Melker Widell, Sam Parker, Ben Cabango, Andy Fisher, Leo Walta, Stephen Welsh, Filip Lissah, Ronald, Josh Tymon, Lawrence Vigouroux, Cameron Burgess, Moussa Yeo, Zeidane Inoussa, Adam Idah, Gonçalo Franco, Josh Key, Liam Cullen, Jay Fulton, Marko Stamenić, Paul Farman, Florian Bianchini, Bobby Wales, Zan Vipotnik, Ji-sung Eom and Ben Lloyd at Swansea City.