Bjørn Inge Utvik
Norway
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Bjørn Inge Utvik 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Bjørn Inge Utvik has appeared in 17 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,530 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. 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 | 1 | 0.06 | 47 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.80 | 61 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 81 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.35 | 57 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.18 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.59 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.18 | 72 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 1.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 61st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bjørn Inge Utvik has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. Bjørn Inge Utvik has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 845 | 49.70 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 700 | 41.20 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 66 | 3.88 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 43 | 2.53 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 109 | 6.41 | 45 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik has completed 700 of 845 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 86 | 5.06 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 63 | 3.71 | 90 |
| Touches | 1080 | 63.50 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 157 | 9.24 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.24 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.41 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.06 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik completes 0 dribbles and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.12 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.76 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.18 | 63 |
| Clearances | 115 | 6.76 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 39 | 2.29 | 5 |
| 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 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik makes 19 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 115 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 81 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.65 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.29 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 2.20 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.06 | 11 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Bjørn Inge Utvik has committed 11 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.2 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (16 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bjørn Inge Utvik previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1,033 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5.95 |
 Eliteserien | 12 | 1,080 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,722 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,416 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 29 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 20 | 1,678 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 28 | 2,378 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 7.12 |
About Bjørn Inge Utvik
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Bjørn Inge Utvik has scored 1 assist across 17 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1530 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Bjørn Inge Utvik has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bjørn Inge Utvik has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Bjørn Inge Utvik has contributed 10 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bjørn Inge Utvik has registered 19 tackles (13 won), 20 interceptions, and 115 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 700 from 845 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Bjørn Inge Utvik has won 86 of 119 total duels.
Discipline
Bjørn Inge Utvik has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About Bjørn Inge Utvik
Bjørn Inge Utvik is a 30-year-old defender playing for Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Bjørn Inge Utvik is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 28 February 1996.
Most recent appearance
Bjørn Inge Utvik's most recent match was away at Tromsø on September 12th. Sarpsborg 08 drew 0-0. Bjørn Inge Utvik played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.87.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Bjørn Inge Utvik and Sarpsborg 08 are next in action on November 12th against Vålerenga in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga match preview.
Teammates at Sarpsborg 08
Bjørn Inge Utvik currently plays alongside Sondre Sörli, Mathias Svenningsen-Grønn, Sander Christiansen, Sigurd Rosted, Luca Høyland, Claus Niyukuri, Olaus Skarsem, Peter Reinhardsen, Daniel Karlsbakk, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Andreas Hansen, M. Opoku, Camil Mmaee, J. Pryts, L. Øy, Marius Lode, Bop Guèye, Anders Hiim, Noa Williams, Aimar Sher, Frederik Carstensen and Eirik Wichne at Sarpsborg 08.