Marcus Melchior
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Marcus Melchior 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Marcus Melchior has appeared in 9 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 612 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. 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 | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.30 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.59 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.44 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.44 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Marcus Melchior has taken 9 shots with 4 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marcus Melchior has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 204 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 | 234 | 34.40 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 188 | 27.60 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.74 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 6.62 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 3.97 | 42 |
Marcus Melchior has completed 188 of 234 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 1.32 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 2.35 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 47 | 6.91 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 365 | 53.70 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 88 | 12.94 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.74 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.62 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.32 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marcus Melchior completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 3.97 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 2.50 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.03 | 57 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.18 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 5.15 | 85 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Marcus Melchior makes 27 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.76 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 3.38 | 82 |
| 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 right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 9 appearances (7 starts), totalling 612 minutes. Marcus Melchior has attempted 9 shots with 4 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcus Melchior has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). Marcus Melchior has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcus Melchior has registered 27 tackles (17 won), 7 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 188 from 234 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Marcus Melchior has won 47 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Marcus Melchior has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 11.
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 Viking on January 30th. Sandefjord lost 2-1. Marcus Melchior played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- January 30th2-1 lossatViking(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.99)
- July 16th2-2 drawvsHamKam(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- September 11th2-1 lossatMolde(65 mins, rating 6.87)
- May 18th1-1 drawvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- May 14th3-1 lossatLillestrøm(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
Marcus Melchior and Sandefjord are next in action on November 14th against Bodø / Glimt in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sandefjord vs Bodø / Glimt match preview.
Teammates at Sandefjord
Marcus Melchior currently plays alongside Sander Risan Mørk, Evangelos Patoulidis, Vetle Walle Egeli, Håkon Krogelien, Jakob Vester, Elias Hadaya, Marcus Melchior, Filip Loftesnes-Bjune, Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Nikolaj Möller, Foster Apetorgbor, Martin Hellan, Gustav Höjbjerg, Xander Lambrix, Rasmus Holten, Devon Koswal, Daniel Skaarud, Jakob Dunsby, Stian Kristiansen, Alf Lukas Grønneberg, Mathias Sauer, Edvard Sundbø Pettersen, Bendik Berntsen and Sebastian Holm Mathisen at Sandefjord.