Gustav Nyheim stats
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G. Nyheim
LillestrømMidfielderBefore the next match
Lillestrøm v Real Sociedad, Thursday
What Real Sociedad allow left central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at LCM against Real Sociedad in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersGustav Nyheim 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Gustav Nyheim has appeared in 22 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,394 minutes at an average rating of 5.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Attacking stats
Gustav Nyheim has taken 17 shots with 8 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gustav Nyheim has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 107 minutes. Gustav Nyheim has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Gustav Nyheim has completed 385 of 509 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Gustav Nyheim completes 7 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 103 duels .
Defending stats
Gustav Nyheim makes 38 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Gustav Nyheim has committed 32 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (12 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Lillestrøm squad
L. Alperud
21 yrs#7
F. Gulbrandsen
34 yrs#8
T. Lehne Olsen35 yrs#10G. Nordh26 yrs#15
C. Jebara23 yrs#19
F. Vá
28 yrs#20
D. Joshua Bassi Jakobsen21 yrs#22S. Akanji
#25G. Nyheim20 yrs#14H. Melland21 yrs#16
E. Kitolano29 yrs#17
K. Krygård26 yrs#18
F. Ottosson30 yrs#21Y. Ibrahimaj30 yrs#29
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 361 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4.88 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 4 | 61 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.86 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 343 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 4 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.63 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Gustav Nyheim
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Gustav Nyheim has scored 4 goals and 2 assists across 22 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1394 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Gustav Nyheim has attempted 17 shots with 8 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.70 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gustav Nyheim has created 13 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (41% success rate). Gustav Nyheim has contributed 13 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gustav Nyheim has registered 38 tackles (19 won), 21 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 385 from 509 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Gustav Nyheim has won 103 of 216 total duels.
Discipline
Gustav Nyheim has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 34.
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 Sandefjord on November 9th. Lillestrøm won 0-2. Gustav Nyheim played 31 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.77.
Recent matches
- November 9th0-2 winatSandefjord(31 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.77)
- November 3rd1-1 drawatSparta Praha(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.34)
- December 12th2-2 drawvsMolde(87 mins, rating 6.37)
- March 12th3-0 lossatViking(80 mins, rating 6.2)
- June 8th1-2 lossvsTorreense(81 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
Gustav Nyheim and Lillestrøm are next in action on April 6th against Real Sociedad in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Real Sociedad match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Gustav Nyheim currently plays alongside Frederik Elkær, Gustav Nyheim, Camil Jebara, Espen Garnås, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Linus Alperud, Daniel Joshua Bassi Jakobsen, Seun Akanji, Stian Kristiansen, Lars Ranger, Eric Kitolano, Yaw Paintsil, Gustav Nordh, Kevin Krygård, Ruben Gabrielsen, Sander Moen Foss, Filip Ottosson, Sturla Ottesen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Stefan Hagerup, Henrik Melland and Pontus Dahlberg at Lillestrøm.