Axel Henriksson
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Axel Henriksson 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Axel Henriksson has appeared in 18 Championship matches this season, totalling 752 minutes at an average rating of 6.16. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 18 | 752 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 6.16 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Total | 19 | 872 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 6.19 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.20 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.50 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.70 | 84 |
| Chances created | 14 | 1.68 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 48 |
Axel Henriksson has taken 10 shots with 4 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Axel Henriksson has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 190 | 22.70 | 9 |
| Accurate passes | 132 | 15.80 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.60 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.12 | 27 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 4.31 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 2.39 | 9 |
Axel Henriksson has completed 132 of 190 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 1 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 | 4 | 0.48 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.56 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 45 | 5.39 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 2.63 | 97 |
| Touches | 312 | 37.30 | 5 |
| Possession lost | 109 | 13.05 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 1.08 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.84 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.96 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 2.39 | 79 |
Axel Henriksson completes 4 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 45 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.56 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.96 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.36 | 9 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.60 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 2.99 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Axel Henriksson makes 13 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 2.87 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.24 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.36 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 3.71 | 89 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Axel Henriksson has committed 24 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly attacking midfielder (3 appearances), also at right striker (3) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 12 | 666 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 25 | 1,539 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 38 | 7.06 |
About Axel Henriksson
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Axel Henriksson has featured across 18 appearances (9 starts), totalling 752 minutes. Axel Henriksson has attempted 10 shots with 4 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Axel Henriksson has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (31% success rate). Axel Henriksson has contributed 14 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Axel Henriksson has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 132 from 190 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Axel Henriksson has won 45 of 128 total duels.
Discipline
Axel Henriksson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 7.
About Axel Henriksson
Axel Henriksson is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, representing Sweden. and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 16 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Axel Henriksson's most recent match was away at Ipswich Town on May 19th. Blackburn Rovers lost 3-0. Axel Henriksson played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-0 winvsSheffield Wednesday(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 1st1-1 drawvsWatford(0 mins)
- June 3rd3-1 lossatSwansea City(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th3-0 lossatIpswich Town(46 mins, rating 6.41)
- March 8th0-0 drawatHull City(120 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Axel Henriksson and Blackburn Rovers are next in action on May 7th against Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers match preview.
Teammates at Blackburn Rovers
Axel Henriksson currently plays alongside Yuri Ribeiro, Moussa Baradji, Mathias Jørgensen, Jake Garrett, Connor O'Riordan, Todd Cantwell, Balázs Tóth, Adam Forshaw, Aynsley Pears, Yuki Ohashi, Ryoya Morishita, Andri Gudjohnsen, Harry Pickering, Axel Henriksson, Lewis Miller, Augustus Kargbo, Sean McLoughlin, George Pratt, Oladapo Afolayan, Tom Atcheson, Dion De Neve, Sidnei Tavares, Scott Wharton, Hayden Carter, Kristi Montgomery and Ryan Alebiosu at Blackburn Rovers.