Vegard Erlien
Norway
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Vegard Erlien 2025 season stats
As a left striker, Vegard Erlien has appeared in 28 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 2,098 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 0.40 | 63 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.56 | 51 |
| Shots | 59 | 2.50 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 1.00 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 0.43 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 29 | 1.24 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.26 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.13 | 82 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Key passes | 18 | 0.80 | 28 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.77 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.17 | 35 |
Vegard Erlien has taken 59 shots with 24 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Vegard Erlien has 4 assists and 18 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. Vegard Erlien has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 64th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 487 | 20.90 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 368 | 15.80 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.56 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.21 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 141 | 6.05 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 75 | 3.22 | 82 |
Vegard Erlien has completed 368 of 487 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.77 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 48 | 2.06 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 71 | 3.05 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 0.73 | 27 |
| Touches | 828 | 35.50 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 235 | 10.08 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.34 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.77 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 0.82 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vegard Erlien completes 18 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 71 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.07 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.86 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.47 | 71 |
| Clearances | 29 | 1.24 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 3.43 | 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Vegard Erlien makes 25 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.07 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.34 | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 25.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 1.84 | 16 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | 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 |
Vegard Erlien has committed 25 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 25 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left striker (12 appearances), also at right striker (12).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Vegard Erlien previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 10 | 281 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 23 | 1,832 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 30 | 2,368 | 14 | 2 | 22 | 36 | 7.20 |
About Vegard Erlien
Eliteserien 2025 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Vegard Erlien has scored 9 goals and 4 assists across 28 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2098 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Vegard Erlien has attempted 59 shots with 24 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vegard Erlien has created 18 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 18 successful dribbles from 48 attempts (38% success rate). Vegard Erlien has contributed 18 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vegard Erlien has registered 25 tackles (20 won), 11 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 368 from 487 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Vegard Erlien has won 71 of 196 total duels.
Discipline
Vegard Erlien has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 18.
About Vegard Erlien
Vegard Erlien is a 28-year-old forward playing for Tromsø in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Vegard Erlien is right-footed. Born on 24 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Vegard Erlien's most recent match was away at Mallorca on February 21st. Tromsø lost 2-0. Vegard Erlien played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- February 21st2-0 lossatMallorca(5 mins, rating 6.44)
- August 26th4-1 lossatRacing Santander(6 mins, rating 6.42)
- June 27th2-0 winvsReal Zaragoza(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 6th2-1 lossatLas Palmas(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 19th1-0 lossatFC Andorra(3 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Vegard Erlien and Tromsø are next in action on February 13th against Kristiansund in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kristiansund vs Tromsø match preview.
Teammates at Tromsø
Vegard Erlien currently plays alongside David Edvardsson, Jesper Grundt, Vince Osuji, Nikolay Jakobsen Hristov, Sander Håvik Innvær, Ole Kristian Lauvli, Ieltsin Camões, Isak Vådebu, Casper Øyvann, Benjamin Myrvold, Mathias Tønnessen, Jakob Haugaard, Mads Mikkelsen, Heine Åsen Larsen, Troy Nyhammer, Isak Dahlqvist, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen, Alexander Warneryd, Sigurd Prestmo, Morten Bjørlo, Lars Olden Larsen, Vetle Skjærvik, Vegard Erlien, Leon Hien, Musa Jatta and Daniel Braut at Tromsø.