Espen Garnås
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Espen Garnås 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Espen Garnås has appeared in 4 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 106 minutes at an average rating of 2.75. 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 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Espen Garnås has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 92 | 78.10 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 82 | 69.60 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 6.79 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 2 | 1.70 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 15.28 | 95 |
Espen Garnås has completed 82 of 92 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.85 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.85 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 8 | 6.79 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 3.40 | 86 |
| Touches | 117 | 99.30 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 14 | 11.89 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.85 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 2.55 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.70 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Espen Garnås completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 2.55 | 99 |
| Clearances | 10 | 8.49 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 3.40 | 31 |
| 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 | 47 |
Espen Garnås makes 0 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 0th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.70 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.85 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 4.25 | 98 |
| 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 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 106 minutes.
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 0 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 82 from 92 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Espen Garnås has won 8 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Espen Garnås has received 0 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
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 KFUM on November 8th. Lillestrøm won 2-1. Espen Garnås played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- November 8th2-1 winvsKFUM(1 mins, rating 0)
- September 29th1-2 lossvsKristiansund(23 mins, 1 red card, rating 4.39)
- May 14th3-1 winvsSandefjord(1 mins, rating 0)
- October 7th2-0 lossatRosenborg(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 8th4-0 winvsSarpsborg 08(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Espen Garnås and Lillestrøm are next in action on February 23rd against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Espen Garnås currently plays alongside Camil Jebara, Gustav Nordh, Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen, Angelos Chaminta, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Stefan Hagerup, Felix Vá, Ruben Gabrielsen, John Kitolano, Eric Kitolano, Pontus Dahlberg, Kparobo Arierhi, Yaw Paintsil, Espen Garnås, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Gustav Nyheim, Harald Woxen, Linus Alperud, Y. Ibrahimaj, Lucas Svenningsen, Lars Ranger, Frederik Elkær, Sturla Ottesen, Kevin Krygård, Sander Moen Foss and Markus Karlsbakk at Lillestrøm.