Patrick Tjørnelund
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Match-by-match stats
Patrick Tjørnelund 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Patrick Tjørnelund has appeared in 30 First Division matches this season, totalling 1,975 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First Division defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.18 | 72 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.50 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 59.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 59 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.36 | 97 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.23 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.09 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 89 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.10 | 81 |
| Chances created | 20 | 0.91 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
Patrick Tjørnelund has taken 17 shots with 10 on target (59% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 116 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Patrick Tjørnelund has 2 assists and 24 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 891 | 40.60 | 25 |
| Accurate passes | 687 | 31.30 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 46 | 2.10 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.36 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 140 | 6.38 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 181 | 8.25 | 71 |
Patrick Tjørnelund has completed 687 of 891 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.09 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.18 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 55 |
| Duels won | 75 | 3.42 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 1.55 | 39 |
| Touches | 1368 | 62.30 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 304 | 13.85 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.55 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.27 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.23 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Patrick Tjørnelund completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.55 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.18 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 1.50 | 77 |
| Clearances | 81 | 3.69 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 64 | 2.92 | 13 |
| 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 | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Patrick Tjørnelund makes 34 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 81 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.82 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 17 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 18.00 | n/a | 100 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.09 | 12 |
| 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 |
Patrick Tjørnelund has committed 18 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 18 fouls.
Positions played
First DivisionMainly right back (13 appearances), also at right center back (7) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Patrick Tjørnelund previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 17 | 639 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 3.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 26 | 1,843 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1.32 |
About Patrick Tjørnelund
First Division 2025/2026 season
This season in the First Division, Patrick Tjørnelund has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 30 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1975 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Patrick Tjørnelund has attempted 17 shots with 10 on target, a 59% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Patrick Tjørnelund has created 20 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Patrick Tjørnelund has contributed 24 key passes and 46 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Patrick Tjørnelund has registered 34 tackles (26 won), 33 interceptions, and 81 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 687 from 891 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Patrick Tjørnelund has won 75 of 152 total duels.
Discipline
Patrick Tjørnelund has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 6.
About Patrick Tjørnelund
Patrick Tjørnelund is a 24-year-old defender playing for Esbjerg in the First Division, representing Denmark. Patrick Tjørnelund is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 5 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Patrick Tjørnelund's most recent match was away at Lyngby Boldklub on April 27th. Esbjerg won 2-1. Patrick Tjørnelund played 70 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- April 27th2-1 winvsLyngby Boldklub(70 mins, rating 6.46)
- November 22nd1-4 winatHvidovre(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- January 9th1-1 drawatHillerød(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- July 18th3-0 winvsKolding IF(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- November 25th0-1 lossvsHorsens(90 mins, rating 7.07)
Next fixture
Patrick Tjørnelund and Esbjerg are next in action on November 26th against Kolding IF in the First Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Esbjerg vs Kolding IF match preview.
Teammates at Esbjerg
Patrick Tjørnelund currently plays alongside Nicolai Blicher, Anton Skipper, Emil Jørgensen, Anders Sønderskov, Gustav Grubbe, Marcus Hansen, Oskar Boesen, Benjamin Hvidt, Muamer Brajanac, Mikail Maden, Peter Bjur, Emil Larsen, Gustav Bjerge, Lasse Vigen, Patrick Tjørnelund, Oluwatomiwa Kolawole, Jonathan Foss, William Lykke, Noah Strandby, Julius Lucena, Lucas From, Sander Eng Strand and Breki Baldursson at Esbjerg.