Henrik Melland
Norway
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Henrik Melland 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Henrik Melland has appeared in 16 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 892 minutes at an average rating of 6.32. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.30 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.40 | 69 |
| Shots | 27 | 2.70 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.50 | 55 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 89 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1.01 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 1.21 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 88 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Key passes | 20 | 2.00 | 87 |
| Chances created | 16 | 1.61 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 35 |
Henrik Melland has taken 27 shots with 5 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.2 expected goals (xG), 2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Henrik Melland has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. Henrik Melland has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 48th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 254 | 25.60 | 9 |
| Accurate passes | 198 | 20.00 | 12 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.21 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 1.21 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 59 | 5.95 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 5.04 | 54 |
Henrik Melland has completed 198 of 254 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 9th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.61 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 2.02 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 39 | 3.93 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.91 | 57 |
| Touches | 452 | 45.60 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 126 | 12.71 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 1.01 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.91 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.01 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Henrik Melland completes 6 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 39 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.72 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.01 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.61 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.42 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Henrik Melland makes 17 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.82 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 66 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.72 | 61 |
| 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 |
Henrik Melland has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Henrik Melland previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 19 | 1,083 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 6.54 |
About Henrik Melland
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Henrik Melland has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 16 appearances (11 starts), totalling 892 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Henrik Melland has attempted 27 shots with 5 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.22 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Henrik Melland has created 16 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (30% success rate). Henrik Melland has contributed 20 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Henrik Melland has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 2 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 198 from 254 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Henrik Melland has won 39 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Henrik Melland has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 9.
About Henrik Melland
Henrik Melland is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Henrik Melland is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 29 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
Henrik Melland's most recent match was away at Fredrikstad on December 14th. Lillestrøm lost 1-4. Henrik Melland played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.06.
Recent matches
- December 14th1-4 lossvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 6.06)
- September 17th2-1 winvsEgnatia Rrogozhinë(21 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- July 19th0-0 drawatEgnatia Rrogozhinë(23 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 7th1-1 drawatKFUM(3 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th1-1 drawatHamKam(0 mins)
Next fixture
Henrik Melland and Lillestrøm are next in action on March 28th against Brann in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Lillestrøm match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Henrik Melland currently plays alongside Yaw Paintsil, Stefan Hagerup, Daniel Bassi, Gustav Nordh, Filip Ottosson, Linus Alperud, Harald Woxen, Camil Jebara, Sturla Ottesen, Stian Kristiansen, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Sander Moen Foss, Espen Garnås, Pontus Dahlberg, Gustav Nyheim, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Frederik Elkær, Ruben Gabrielsen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Eric Kitolano, Henrik Melland, Kevin Krygård and Lars Ranger at Lillestrøm.