Gustav Höjbjerg stats
Denmark
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G. Höjbjerg
SandefjordDefender
G. Höjbjerg vs Start
1 game playedGustav Höjbjerg's next match is on Sunday at 16:00 against Start. See how Gustav Höjbjerg did in earlier matches against Start.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 |
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Sunday 16:00Sun 16:00Before the next match
Start v Sandefjord, SundayWhat Start allow left backs
Position stats13 appearances at LB against Start in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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Odds OutliersGustav Höjbjerg 2026 season stats
As a left back, Gustav Höjbjerg has appeared in 8 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 289 minutes at an average rating of 5.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Attacking stats
Gustav Höjbjerg has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gustav Höjbjerg has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 145 minutes. Gustav Höjbjerg has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Gustav Höjbjerg has completed 94 of 111 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Gustav Höjbjerg completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
Gustav Höjbjerg makes 7 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Gustav Höjbjerg has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Sandefjord squad
E. Patoulidis
25 yrs#7
O. Kapskarmo
26 yrs#9N. Möller
24 yrs#11F. Apetorgbor
18 yrs#17
M. Sauer
22 yrs#18B. Berntsen19 yrs#19S. Holm Mathisen21 yrs#24
J. Dunsby26 yrs#27D. Skaarud19 yrs#32
S. Risan Mørk25 yrs#6
T. Børkeeiet27 yrs#8
E. Gigović23 yrs#10E. Sundbø Pettersen20 yrs#14
M. Melchior25 yrs#20
J. Vester21 yrs#37
23 yrs
28 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 6 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.57 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 19 | 760 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 4.02 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | 5 | 241 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4.15 |
About Gustav Höjbjerg
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Gustav Höjbjerg has featured across 8 appearances (3 starts), totalling 289 minutes. Gustav Höjbjerg has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gustav Höjbjerg has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Gustav Höjbjerg has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gustav Höjbjerg has registered 7 tackles (7 won), 5 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 94 from 111 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Gustav Höjbjerg has won 15 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Gustav Höjbjerg has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About Gustav Höjbjerg
Gustav Höjbjerg is a 22-year-old defender playing for Sandefjord in the Eliteserien, representing Denmark. Gustav Höjbjerg is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 3 December 2003.
Most recent appearance
Gustav Höjbjerg's most recent match was at home against Lillestrøm on November 9th. Sandefjord lost 0-2. Gustav Höjbjerg played 72 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.15.
Recent matches
- November 9th0-2 lossvsLillestrøm(72 mins, rating 7.15)
- January 24th1-1 drawatRosenborg(67 mins, rating 6.52)
- March 12th3-0 winvsStart(65 mins, rating 6.78)
- December 29th3-2 lossatBodø / Glimt(27 mins, rating 6.48)
- November 4th1-1 drawvsViking(10 mins, rating 6.48)
Next fixture
Gustav Höjbjerg and Sandefjord are next in action on February 18th against Start in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Start vs Sandefjord match preview.
Teammates at Sandefjord
Gustav Höjbjerg currently plays alongside Vetle Walle Egeli, Alf Lukas Grønneberg, Håkon Krogelien, Jakob Dunsby, Evangelos Patoulidis, Sebastian Holm Mathisen, Daniel Skaarud, Filip Loftesnes-Bjune, Sander Risan Mørk, Gustav Höjbjerg, Tobias Børkeeiet, Marcus Melchior, Nikolaj Möller, Ervin Gigović, Oscar Kapskarmo, Elias Hadaya, Xander Lambrix, Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Edvard Sundbø Pettersen, Bendik Berntsen, Foster Apetorgbor, Mathias Sauer, Martin Hellan, Rasmus Holten, Jakob Vester and Devon Koswal at Sandefjord.