Henrik Melland
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Henrik Melland 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Henrik Melland has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 701 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. 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 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.51 | 84 |
| Shots | 19 | 2.40 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.50 | 54 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.75 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.77 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 1.16 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.13 | 87 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.70 | 82 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.16 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Henrik Melland has taken 19 shots with 4 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Henrik Melland has 1 assist and 13 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 78 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 200 | 25.70 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 152 | 19.50 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.16 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.51 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 6.68 | 23 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 5.26 | 57 |
Henrik Melland has completed 152 of 200 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.64 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 2.18 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 30 | 3.85 | 21 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.90 | 63 |
| Touches | 343 | 44.00 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 97 | 12.45 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.03 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.90 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.90 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Henrik Melland completes 5 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 30 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.67 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.16 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.13 | 3 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.80 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 2.57 | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.13 | 90 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Henrik Melland makes 13 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 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 | 12 | 1.54 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.13 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.44 | 49 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 701 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Henrik Melland has attempted 19 shots with 4 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Henrik Melland has created 9 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (29% success rate). Henrik Melland has contributed 13 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Henrik Melland has registered 13 tackles (9 won), 1 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 152 from 200 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Henrik Melland has won 30 of 78 total duels.
Discipline
Henrik Melland has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 7.
About Henrik Melland
Henrik Melland is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Aalesund in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Henrik Melland is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 29 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
Henrik Melland's most recent match was away at Vålerenga on September 20th. Aalesund lost 6-1. Henrik Melland played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 5.75.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Henrik Melland and Aalesund are next in action on February 15th against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aalesund vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Aalesund
Henrik Melland currently plays alongside Janus Seehusen, Ulrik Syversen, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen, Luca Podlech, Mathias Kristensen, Jørgen Bøe, Erik Ansok Fröysa, Henrik Melland, Ólafur Guðmundsson, Philip Sandvik Aukland, Marcus Haagensen Reed, Hakon Butli Hammer, Aleksander Hammer Kjelsen, Marius Andresen, Endre Hjertager Osenbroch, Mathias Christensen, E. Myrlid, Davíð Snær Jóhannsson, Kristoffer Nessø, J. Ørsahl, I. Djantou, E. Engqvist, Simen Haram, Uba Charles, Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen, Paul Ngongo Iversen and Kristian Lonebu at Aalesund.