Magnus Saaby
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Match-by-match stats
Magnus Saaby 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Magnus Saaby has appeared in 27 First Division matches this season, totalling 2,146 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. 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 | 4 | 0.17 | 45 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.80 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 46 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.29 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.25 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 67 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Key passes | 28 | 1.20 | 62 |
| Chances created | 24 | 1.01 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.29 | 79 |
Magnus Saaby has taken 18 shots with 5 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 119 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Magnus Saaby has 3 assists and 28 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 89 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 58th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1496 | 62.70 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 1304 | 54.70 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 57 | 2.39 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 0.80 | 77 |
| Backward passes | 231 | 9.69 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 220 | 9.23 | 86 |
Magnus Saaby has completed 1304 of 1496 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.67 | 55 |
| Dribble attempts | 40 | 1.68 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 108 | 4.53 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 0.84 | 54 |
| Touches | 1891 | 79.30 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 310 | 13.00 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.75 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.26 | 58 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.46 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Magnus Saaby completes 16 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 108 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 44 | 1.85 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 0.96 | 46 |
| Interceptions | 44 | 1.85 | 98 |
| Clearances | 32 | 1.34 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 104 | 4.36 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.08 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 88 |
Magnus Saaby makes 44 tackles and 44 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 38 | 1.59 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.13 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Fouls per card | 12.67 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 68 | 2.85 | 68 |
| 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 |
Magnus Saaby has committed 38 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12.7 fouls.
Positions played
First DivisionMainly left central midfielder (19 appearances), also at right central midfielder (6) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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21 yrs
Magnus Saaby previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 13 | 951 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 6.92 |
About Magnus Saaby
First Division 2025/2026 season
This season in the First Division, Magnus Saaby has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 27 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2146 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Magnus Saaby has attempted 18 shots with 5 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Magnus Saaby has created 24 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 40 attempts (40% success rate). Magnus Saaby has contributed 28 key passes and 52 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Magnus Saaby has registered 44 tackles (23 won), 44 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1304 from 1496 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Magnus Saaby has won 108 of 227 total duels.
Discipline
Magnus Saaby has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 38 fouls and winning 30.
About Magnus Saaby
Magnus Saaby is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Kolding IF in the First Division, representing Denmark. and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 3 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Magnus Saaby's most recent match was away at Hvidovre on June 7th. Kolding IF drew 1-1. Magnus Saaby played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 4 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.81.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Magnus Saaby and Kolding IF are next in action on November 26th against Esbjerg 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 Kolding IF
Magnus Saaby currently plays alongside Tobias Elnegaard, Tobias Augustinus Jensen, Jonas Hansen, Jeffrey Adjei-Broni, Pascal Estrada, Nebiyou Perry, Filip Lesniak, Kyrylo Shushman, Abdul Arshad, Aksel Halsgaard, Casper Jørgensen, Nicolai Bossen, Magnus Saaby, Isak Frederik Tånnander, Sterling Yateke, Albert Nørager, Lasse Laursen, Hans Høllsberg, Magnus Døj, Niels Morberg and A. Danko at Kolding IF.