Simon Bækgård
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Match-by-match stats
Simon Bækgård 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Simon Bækgård has appeared in 30 First Division matches this season, totalling 2,162 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First Division midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 27 |
| Shots | 19 | 0.80 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.08 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.42 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.21 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 86 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 18 |
| Key passes | 18 | 0.70 | 28 |
| Chances created | 16 | 0.67 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 22 |
Simon Bækgård has taken 19 shots with 4 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Simon Bækgård has 1 assist and 18 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 135 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1446 | 60.20 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 1251 | 52.10 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 74 | 3.08 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.46 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 338 | 14.07 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 184 | 7.66 | 75 |
Simon Bækgård has completed 1251 of 1446 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.21 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.46 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 72 | 3.00 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 0.79 | 49 |
| Touches | 1817 | 75.60 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 288 | 11.99 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.58 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 1.12 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.29 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Bækgård completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 72 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.08 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 0.71 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.08 | 60 |
| Clearances | 51 | 2.12 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 3.79 | 40 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 72 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Simon Bækgård makes 26 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 83 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.17 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.21 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 5.60 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.29 | 45 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Simon Bækgård has committed 28 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.6 fouls.
Positions played
First DivisionMainly left central midfielder (13 appearances), also at right wing back (7) and right central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Aarhus Fremad squad
M. Kaastrup Larsen
25 yrs#7
K. Lunding27 yrs#11
Y. Abdullahi
19 yrs#18M. De Claville Berthelsen27 yrs#21J. Østergård19 yrs#22
J. Beluli22 yrs#70F. Grube26 yrs#6
S. Bækgård26 yrs#8M. Ryberg20 yrs#12C. Nygaard20 yrs#15Ó. Hjaltason
20 yrs#20M. Kirchheiner24 yrs#27E. Caspersen Egerton
22 yrs#28
Simon Bækgård previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 20 | 707 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 30 | 2,433 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 12 | 911 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Simon Bækgård
First Division 2025/2026 season
This season in the First Division, Simon Bækgård has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 30 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2162 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Bækgård has attempted 19 shots with 4 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Bækgård has created 16 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Simon Bækgård has contributed 18 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Bækgård has registered 26 tackles (17 won), 26 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1251 from 1446 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Simon Bækgård has won 72 of 140 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Bækgård has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 27.
About Simon Bækgård
Simon Bækgård is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Aarhus Fremad in the First Division, representing Denmark. Simon Bækgård is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 14 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
Simon Bækgård's most recent match was away at B 93 on July 31st. Aarhus Fremad drew 2-2. Simon Bækgård played 87 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- July 31st2-2 drawatB 93(87 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- January 8th5-0 winvsAalborg BK(69 mins, rating 6.55)
- July 19th0-3 winatHobro(90 mins, rating 7)
- December 22nd0-0 drawvsHB Køge(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- July 11th0-1 winatMiddelfart(83 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Simon Bækgård and Aarhus Fremad are next in action on July 12th against Hobro in the First Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hobro vs Aarhus Fremad match preview.
Teammates at Aarhus Fremad
Simon Bækgård currently plays alongside Erik Nissen, Marcus Kirchheiner, Malthe Kjølby, Yusuf Abdullahi, Magnus Kirchheiner, Simon Bækgård, Viktor de Paoli, Oluwasegun Olalere, C. Nygaard, Andreas Pisani, Alexander Ludwig, Magnus Kaastrup Larsen, Jashar Beluli, Ó. Hjaltason, Marcus De Claville Berthelsen, Jonas Thorsen, Elias Caspersen Egerton, Jonas Østergård, Kasper Lunding, Marcus Ryberg, Viktor Højbjerg and Frederik Grube at Aarhus Fremad.