Marcus Melchior
Norway
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Marcus Melchior 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Marcus Melchior has appeared in 11 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 711 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.30 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.51 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.51 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 7 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.51 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Marcus Melchior has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 71 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marcus Melchior has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 178 minutes. Marcus Melchior has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 265 | 33.50 | 34 |
| Accurate passes | 211 | 26.70 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.89 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.13 | 26 |
| Backward passes | 55 | 6.96 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 3.80 | 36 |
Marcus Melchior has completed 211 of 265 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 2.03 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 3.04 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 58 | 7.34 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Touches | 432 | 54.70 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 108 | 13.67 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.89 | 75 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.65 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.65 | 81 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marcus Melchior completes 16 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 58 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 3.67 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 2.28 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.89 | 48 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.01 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 5.19 | 82 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Marcus Melchior makes 29 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.52 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.25 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.13 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 3.16 | 72 |
| 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 |
Marcus Melchior has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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23 yrs
Marcus Melchior previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 15 | 834 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 35 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 14 | 628 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 6.76 |
About Marcus Melchior
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Marcus Melchior has featured across 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 711 minutes. Marcus Melchior has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.83 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcus Melchior has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (67% success rate). Marcus Melchior has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcus Melchior has registered 29 tackles (18 won), 7 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 211 from 265 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Marcus Melchior has won 58 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Marcus Melchior has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 13.
About Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Sandefjord in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Marcus Melchior is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 9 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Marcus Melchior's most recent match was away at Fredrikstad on March 8th. Sandefjord lost 1-0. Marcus Melchior played 9 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- March 8th1-0 lossatFredrikstad(9 mins, rating 6.51)
- November 14th0-3 lossvsBodø / Glimt(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- January 30th2-1 lossatViking(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.73)
- July 16th2-2 drawvsHamKam(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- September 11th2-1 lossatMolde(65 mins, rating 6.87)
Next fixture
Marcus Melchior and Sandefjord are next in action on November 4th against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sandefjord vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Sandefjord
Marcus Melchior currently plays alongside Oscar Kapskarmo, Ervin Gigović, Bendik Berntsen, Håkon Krogelien, Edvard Sundbø Pettersen, Vetle Walle Egeli, Sebastian Holm Mathisen, Alf Lukas Grønneberg, Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Xander Lambrix, Marcus Melchior, Nikolaj Möller, Gustav Höjbjerg, Evangelos Patoulidis, Jakob Dunsby, Sander Risan Mørk, Elias Hadaya, Tobias Børkeeiet, Daniel Skaarud, Foster Apetorgbor, Filip Loftesnes-Bjune, Mathias Sauer, Martin Hellan, Rasmus Holten, Jakob Vester and Devon Koswal at Sandefjord.