Simen Vidtun Nilsen
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Simen Vidtun Nilsen 2026 season stats
As a goalkeeper, Simen Vidtun Nilsen has appeared in 7 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien goalkeepers.
Player traits
Percentile vs goalkeepers
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 263 | 37.60 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 159 | 22.70 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 7.14 | 54 |
Goalkeeping stats
| Goalkeeping | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves | 18 | 2.57 | 24 |
| Saves in box | 14 | 2.00 | 30 |
| Save accuracy | 64.3% | n/a | 28 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Goals conceded | 10 | 1.43 | 43 |
| Punches | 8 | 1.14 | 85 |
Simen Vidtun Nilsen has made 18 saves (14 inside the box) at a 64.3% save success rate, in 7 appearances. That is ranking in the 24th percentile for saves among goalkeepers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Positions played
EliteserienMainly goalkeeper (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 9 | 759 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.73 |
About Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Simen Vidtun Nilsen has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simen Vidtun Nilsen has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simen Vidtun Nilsen has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the goalkeeper has completed 159 from 263 pass attempts, a 60% pass accuracy rate. Simen Vidtun Nilsen has won 5 of 5 total duels.
Goalkeeping
Simen Vidtun Nilsen has made 18 saves this season (14 inside the box), with a 64.3% save accuracy rate. The goalkeeper has conceded 10 goals and kept 0 clean sheets from 7 appearances.
Discipline
Simen Vidtun Nilsen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 2.
About Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Simen Vidtun Nilsen is a 26-year-old goalkeeper playing for Brann in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Simen Vidtun Nilsen is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 3 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Simen Vidtun Nilsen's most recent match was away at Sarpsborg 08 on April 20th. Brann lost 1-2. Simen Vidtun Nilsen played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Simen Vidtun Nilsen and Brann are next in action on November 26th against Apollon in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Apollon vs Brann match preview.
Teammates at Brann
Simen Vidtun Nilsen currently plays alongside Vetle Dragsnes, Joachim Soltvedt, Eggert Aron Gudmundsson, Sakarias Opsahl, Cheikh Mbacké Diop, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Rabbi Matondo, Denzel De Roeve, Niklas Castro, Tom Bramel, Jonas Torsvik, Ulrik Mathisen, Jacob Lungi Sørensen, Bård Finne, Simen Vidtun Nilsen, Noah Holm, Thore Pedersen, Kristall Máni Ingason, Markus Haaland, Felix Horn Myhre, Chinedu Cyprain Ononogbo, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Mathias Dyngeland, Kristian Eriksen, Sævar Atli Magnússon, Nana Kwame Boakye and Håkon Hellesøy at Brann.