Espen Garnås stats
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E. Garnås
LillestrømDefenderBefore the next match
Lillestrøm v Real Sociedad, Thursday
What Real Sociedad allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Real Sociedad in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersEspen Garnås 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Espen Garnås has appeared in 7 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 290 minutes at an average rating of 4.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Attacking stats
Espen Garnås has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 145 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st 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 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Espen Garnås has completed 230 of 268 passes at 86% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Espen Garnås completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
Espen Garnås makes 2 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 145 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
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 (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Lillestrøm squad
L. Alperud
21 yrs#7
F. Gulbrandsen
34 yrs#8
T. Lehne Olsen35 yrs#10G. Nordh26 yrs#15
C. Jebara23 yrs#19
F. Vá
28 yrs#20
D. Joshua Bassi Jakobsen21 yrs#22S. Akanji
#25
G. Nyheim20 yrs#14H. Melland21 yrs#16
E. Kitolano29 yrs#17
K. Krygård26 yrs#18
F. Ottosson30 yrs#21Y. Ibrahimaj30 yrs#29
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 22 | 1,764 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 7.21 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,228 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 48 | 7.19 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.58 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 28 | 2,381 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 46 | 7.20 |
2021
| 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 7 appearances (4 starts), totalling 290 minutes. Espen Garnås has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.28 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 268 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 Brann on March 28th. Lillestrøm won 1-2. Espen Garnås played 4 minutes with a match rating of 6.4.
Recent matches
- March 28th1-2 winatBrann(4 mins, rating 6.4)
- 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)
Next fixture
Espen Garnås and Lillestrøm are next in action on April 6th against Real Sociedad in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Real Sociedad match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Espen Garnås currently plays alongside Frederik Elkær, Gustav Nyheim, Camil Jebara, Espen Garnås, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Linus Alperud, Daniel Joshua Bassi Jakobsen, Seun Akanji, Stian Kristiansen, Lars Ranger, Eric Kitolano, Yaw Paintsil, Gustav Nordh, Kevin Krygård, Ruben Gabrielsen, Sander Moen Foss, Filip Ottosson, Sturla Ottesen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Stefan Hagerup, Henrik Melland and Pontus Dahlberg at Lillestrøm.