Max Nilsson
Sweden
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Max Nilsson 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Max Nilsson has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 695 minutes at an average rating of 6.33. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.26 | 51 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.50 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.26 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.26 | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.90 | 32 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.78 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 44 |
Max Nilsson has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 174 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Max Nilsson has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. Max Nilsson has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 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 | 481 | 62.30 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 429 | 55.60 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.42 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.52 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 88 | 11.40 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 9.06 | 90 |
Max Nilsson has completed 429 of 481 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.13 | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.78 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 36 | 4.66 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.68 | 82 |
| Touches | 626 | 81.10 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 11.53 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.78 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.91 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.65 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Max Nilsson completes 1 dribbles at a 17% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 2.20 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.81 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.55 | 85 |
| Clearances | 19 | 2.46 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 5.31 | 88 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Max Nilsson makes 17 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.29 | 54 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.13 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.20 | 37 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Max Nilsson has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at central midfielder (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Max Nilsson
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Max Nilsson has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 12 appearances (7 starts), totalling 695 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Max Nilsson has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.94 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Max Nilsson has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (17% success rate). Max Nilsson has contributed 7 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Max Nilsson has registered 17 tackles (14 won), 12 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 429 from 481 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Max Nilsson has won 36 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Max Nilsson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 7.
About Max Nilsson
Max Nilsson is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien, representing Sweden. Max Nilsson is -footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 11 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
Max Nilsson's most recent match was away at Lillestrøm on December 14th. Fredrikstad won 1-4. Max Nilsson played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.56.
Recent matches
- December 14th1-4 winatLillestrøm(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.56)
- August 15th1-0 winvsKristiansund(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- July 29th0-1 winatStart(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- March 8th1-0 winvsSandefjord(88 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.02)
- November 2nd4-0 lossatRosenborg(90 mins, rating 7.14)
Next fixture
Max Nilsson and Fredrikstad are next in action on August 13th against Bodø / Glimt in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fredrikstad vs Bodø / Glimt match preview.
Teammates at Fredrikstad
Max Nilsson currently plays alongside Max Nilsson, Sondre Sørløkk, Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem, Benjamin Faraas, Simen Rafn, Henrik Langaas Skogvold, Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen, Leonard Owusu, Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy, Martin Børsheim, Öystein Övretveit, Samuel Leach Holm, Isak Helstad Amundsen, S. Laghzaoui, Langbraten Ole, Solomon Owusu, Bryan Fiabema, Jasper Silva Torkildsen, Sigurd Kvile, Ulrik Fredriksen, Johannes Núñez, Daniel Eid, Fredrik Holmé, Kennedy David Ikechukwu Okpaleke, Liam West and Jakub Jezierski at Fredrikstad.