Henrik Melland stats
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H. Melland
LillestrømMidfielderBefore the next match
Lillestrøm v Real Sociedad, Thursday
What Real Sociedad allow left central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at LCM against Real Sociedad in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersHenrik Melland 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Henrik Melland has appeared in 19 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 971 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Attacking stats
Henrik Melland has taken 29 shots with 7 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.3 expected goals (xG), 2.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Henrik Melland has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 57 minutes. Henrik Melland has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 1.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Henrik Melland has completed 217 of 280 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Henrik Melland completes 7 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 47 duels .
Defending stats
Henrik Melland makes 23 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
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 (7 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Lillestrøm squad
L. Alperud
21 yrs#7
F. Gulbrandsen
34 yrs#8
T. Lehne Olsen35 yrs#10G. Nordh26 yrs#15
C. Jebara23 yrs#19
F. Vá
28 yrs#20
D. Joshua Bassi Jakobsen21 yrs#22S. Akanji
#25
G. Nyheim20 yrs#14H. Melland21 yrs#16
E. Kitolano29 yrs#17
K. Krygård26 yrs#18
F. Ottosson30 yrs#21Y. Ibrahimaj30 yrs#29
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.41 |
2023
| 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 19 appearances (12 starts), totalling 971 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Henrik Melland has attempted 29 shots with 7 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.29 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Henrik Melland has created 17 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (32% success rate). Henrik Melland has contributed 21 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Henrik Melland has registered 23 tackles (14 won), 2 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 217 from 280 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Henrik Melland has won 47 of 119 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 Sandefjord on November 9th. Lillestrøm won 0-2. Henrik Melland played 59 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- November 9th0-2 winatSandefjord(59 mins, rating 6.67)
- November 3rd1-1 drawatSparta Praha(20 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- December 12th2-2 drawvsMolde(10 mins, rating 6.75)
- March 12th3-0 lossatViking(10 mins, rating 6.88)
- June 8th1-2 lossvsTorreense(9 mins, rating 6.28)
Next fixture
Henrik Melland and Lillestrøm are next in action on April 6th against Real Sociedad in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Real Sociedad match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Henrik Melland currently plays alongside Frederik Elkær, Gustav Nyheim, Camil Jebara, Espen Garnås, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Linus Alperud, Daniel Joshua Bassi Jakobsen, Seun Akanji, Stian Kristiansen, Lars Ranger, Eric Kitolano, Yaw Paintsil, Gustav Nordh, Kevin Krygård, Ruben Gabrielsen, Sander Moen Foss, Filip Ottosson, Sturla Ottesen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Stefan Hagerup, Henrik Melland and Pontus Dahlberg at Lillestrøm.