Simen Rafn
Norway
Match-by-match stats
Simen Rafn 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Simen Rafn has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 837 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 78 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.22 | 81 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.60 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 89 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.43 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.22 | 99 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.50 | 44 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.54 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Simen Rafn has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 140 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Simen Rafn has 1 assist and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 167 minutes. Simen Rafn has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 392 | 42.20 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 333 | 35.80 | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 2.04 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.22 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 66 | 7.10 | 54 |
| Passes (final third) | 63 | 6.77 | 51 |
Simen Rafn has completed 333 of 392 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.43 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.97 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 35 | 3.76 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.18 | 35 |
| Touches | 530 | 57.00 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 92 | 9.89 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.65 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.40 | 82 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.43 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simen Rafn completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.86 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.54 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.54 | 10 |
| Clearances | 32 | 3.44 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 2.80 | 19 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.11 | 84 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Simen Rafn makes 8 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 105 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.97 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.22 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 2.37 | 73 |
| 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 |
Simen Rafn has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (4 appearances), also at left wing back (3) and left center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Simen Rafn previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 24 | 1,012 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 5.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 28 | 1,757 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 28 | 1,826 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 6.78 |
About Simen Rafn
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Simen Rafn has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 837 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Simen Rafn has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.55 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simen Rafn has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). Simen Rafn has contributed 5 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simen Rafn has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 5 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 333 from 392 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Simen Rafn has won 35 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Simen Rafn has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 13.
About Simen Rafn
Simen Rafn is a 34-year-old defender playing for Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Simen Rafn is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 16 February 1992.
Most recent appearance
Simen Rafn's most recent match was away at Kristiansund on August 15th. Fredrikstad won 1-0. Simen Rafn played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- August 15th1-0 winvsKristiansund(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.06)
- July 29th0-1 winatStart(32 mins, rating 6.46)
- March 8th1-0 winvsSandefjord(26 mins, rating 6.62)
- November 2nd4-0 lossatRosenborg(57 mins, rating 6.24)
- June 26th1-0 lossatBodø / Glimt(86 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.15)
Next fixture
Simen Rafn and Fredrikstad are next in action on December 14th against Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Fredrikstad match preview.
Teammates at Fredrikstad
Simen Rafn currently plays alongside Max Nilsson, Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen, Leonard Owusu, Simen Rafn, Henrik Langaas Skogvold, Sondre Sørløkk, Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem, Öystein Övretveit, Martin Børsheim, Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy, Benjamin Faraas, Oskar Öhlenschlaeger, Samuel Leach Holm, Aleksander Andresen, S. Laghzaoui, Langbraten Ole, Solomon Owusu, Ulrik Fredriksen, Sigurd Kvile, Johannes Núñez, Jonathan Norbye, Daniel Eid, Fredrik Holmé, Kennedy David Ikechukwu Okpaleke and Jakub Jezierski at Fredrikstad.