Gustav Nyheim
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Match-by-match stats
Gustav Nyheim 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Gustav Nyheim has appeared in 13 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 674 minutes at an average rating of 5.48. 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 | 4 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.67 | 94 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.20 | 41 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 44.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.13 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.13 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.27 | 26 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.90 | 32 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.80 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 49 |
Gustav Nyheim has taken 9 shots with 6 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gustav Nyheim has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 256 | 34.20 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 189 | 25.20 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.53 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 8.95 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 3.47 | 32 |
Gustav Nyheim has completed 189 of 256 passes at 74% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.67 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.07 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 61 | 8.15 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 2.27 | 93 |
| Touches | 391 | 52.20 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 99 | 13.22 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.80 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 2.14 | 82 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.87 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gustav Nyheim completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 61 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 3.07 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.60 | 79 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.20 | 68 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.34 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 3.20 | 23 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Gustav Nyheim makes 23 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.20 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.27 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 3.34 | 77 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gustav Nyheim has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Gustav Nyheim previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 4 | 61 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 343 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 4 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Gustav Nyheim
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Gustav Nyheim has scored 4 goals and 1 assist across 13 appearances (8 starts), totalling 674 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Gustav Nyheim has attempted 9 shots with 6 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gustav Nyheim has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Gustav Nyheim has contributed 7 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gustav Nyheim has registered 23 tackles (12 won), 9 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 189 from 256 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Gustav Nyheim has won 61 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Gustav Nyheim has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 16.
About Gustav Nyheim
Gustav Nyheim is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Gustav Nyheim is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 13 February 2006.
Most recent appearance
Gustav Nyheim's most recent match was away at KFUM on November 8th. Lillestrøm won 2-1. Gustav Nyheim played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.9.
Recent matches
- November 8th2-1 winvsKFUM(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.9)
- June 17th0-2 winatFredrikstad(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.62)
- February 14th2-0 lossatHamKam(66 mins, rating 6.74)
- September 29th1-2 lossvsKristiansund(46 mins, rating 6.74)
- May 14th3-1 winvsSandefjord(88 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.69)
Next fixture
Gustav Nyheim and Lillestrøm are next in action on February 23rd against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Gustav Nyheim currently plays alongside Camil Jebara, Gustav Nordh, Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen, Angelos Chaminta, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Stefan Hagerup, Felix Vá, Ruben Gabrielsen, John Kitolano, Eric Kitolano, Pontus Dahlberg, Kparobo Arierhi, Yaw Paintsil, Espen Garnås, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Gustav Nyheim, Harald Woxen, Linus Alperud, Y. Ibrahimaj, Lucas Svenningsen, Lars Ranger, Frederik Elkær, Sturla Ottesen, Kevin Krygård, Sander Moen Foss and Markus Karlsbakk at Lillestrøm.