Espen Garnås
Norway
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Espen Garnås 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Espen Garnås has appeared in 6 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 286 minutes at an average rating of 4.06. 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 | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.31 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Espen Garnås has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 143 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 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. Espen Garnås has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Espen Garnås has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 267 | 84.00 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 230 | 72.40 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 3.78 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 8 | 2.52 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 12.90 | 94 |
Espen Garnås has completed 230 of 267 passes at 86% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.31 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.31 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 21 | 6.61 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 4.09 | 94 |
| Touches | 319 | 100.40 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 12.90 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.94 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.57 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.63 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Espen Garnås completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.63 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.63 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 2.83 | 100 |
| Clearances | 19 | 5.98 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 4.72 | 86 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Espen Garnås makes 2 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 143 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.94 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.31 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.52 | 81 |
| 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 |
Espen Garnås has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Espen Garnås previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 22 | 1,764 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,228 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 48 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 28 | 2,381 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 46 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,324 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 6.94 |
About Espen Garnås
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Espen Garnås has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 286 minutes. Espen Garnås has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Espen Garnås has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Espen Garnås has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 9 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 230 from 267 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Espen Garnås has won 21 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
Espen Garnås has received 0 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About Espen Garnås
Espen Garnås is a 31-year-old defender playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Espen Garnås is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 31 December 1994.
Most recent appearance
Espen Garnås's most recent match was away at Fredrikstad on December 14th. Lillestrøm lost 1-4. Espen Garnås played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- December 14th1-4 lossvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 6.57)
- September 17th2-1 winvsEgnatia Rrogozhinë(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 19th0-0 drawatEgnatia Rrogozhinë(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 6th4-0 lossatBodø / Glimt(0 mins)
- February 23rd1-2 lossvsViking(90 mins, rating 6.77)
Next fixture
Espen Garnås and Lillestrøm are next in action on March 28th against Brann in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Lillestrøm match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Espen Garnås currently plays alongside Yaw Paintsil, Stefan Hagerup, Daniel Bassi, Gustav Nordh, Filip Ottosson, Linus Alperud, Harald Woxen, Camil Jebara, Sturla Ottesen, Stian Kristiansen, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Sander Moen Foss, Espen Garnås, Pontus Dahlberg, Gustav Nyheim, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Frederik Elkær, Ruben Gabrielsen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Eric Kitolano, Henrik Melland, Kevin Krygård and Lars Ranger at Lillestrøm.