Bjørn Inge Utvik
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Bjørn Inge Utvik 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Bjørn Inge Utvik has appeared in 13 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,170 minutes at an average rating of 6.99. 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 | 1 | 0.08 | 52 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.60 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.15 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.60 | 54 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.62 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 82 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik has taken 8 shots with 4 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 146 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bjørn Inge Utvik has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 146 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 646 | 49.70 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 536 | 41.20 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 4.23 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 37 | 2.85 | 7 |
| Passes (final third) | 87 | 6.69 | 49 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik has completed 536 of 646 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 67 | 5.15 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 50 | 3.85 | 93 |
| Touches | 811 | 62.40 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 120 | 9.23 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.08 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.38 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.08 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik completes 0 dribbles and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.08 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.85 | 32 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.92 | 38 |
| Clearances | 77 | 5.92 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 2.23 | 3 |
| 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 |
Bjørn Inge Utvik makes 14 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 77 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.23 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 44 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.15 | 17 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (12 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 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1170 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Bjørn Inge Utvik has attempted 8 shots with 4 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bjørn Inge Utvik has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Bjørn Inge Utvik has contributed 8 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bjørn Inge Utvik has registered 14 tackles (11 won), 12 interceptions, and 77 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 536 from 646 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Bjørn Inge Utvik has won 67 of 95 total duels.
Discipline
Bjørn Inge Utvik has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 5.
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 Kristiansund on November 8th. Sarpsborg 08 drew 0-0. Bjørn Inge Utvik played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Bjørn Inge Utvik and Sarpsborg 08 are next in action on November 14th against HamKam in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarpsborg 08 vs HamKam match preview.
Teammates at Sarpsborg 08
Bjørn Inge Utvik currently plays alongside Camil Mmaee, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Andreas Hansen, M. Opoku, Mathias Svenningsen-Grønn, Noa Williams, Magnar Odegaard, Anders Hiim, Daniel Karlsbakk, Sander Christiansen, Carljohan Eriksson, Claus Niyukuri, Harald Tangen, Aimar Sher, Frederik Carstensen, Sondre Sörli, Jo Inge Berget, Jesper Gregersen, Bop Guèye, L. Øy, Sigurd Rosted, Eirik Wichne, Peter Reinhardsen, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Marius Lode and Olaus Skarsem at Sarpsborg 08.