Max Nilsson stats
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M. Nilsson
FredrikstadMidfielderBefore the next match
Molde v Fredrikstad, Sun 25 Oct
What Molde allow left central midfielders
Position stats17 appearances at LCM against Molde in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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As a left central midfielder, Max Nilsson has appeared in 16 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,055 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Attacking stats
Max Nilsson has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 132 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Max Nilsson has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. Max Nilsson has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Max Nilsson has completed 720 of 812 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Max Nilsson completes 3 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 54 duels .
Defending stats
Max Nilsson makes 27 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Max Nilsson has committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (9 appearances), also at central midfielder (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Fredrikstad squad
S. Leach Holm
29 yrs#6
B. Faraas
21 yrs#7S. Laghzaoui20 yrs#9M. Nilsson21 yrs#14J. Jezierski
22 yrs#21
L. Owusu
29 yrs#24G. Wesseh
18 yrs#29
17 yrs
18 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Max Nilsson
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Max Nilsson has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 16 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1055 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Max Nilsson has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Max Nilsson has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (30% success rate). Max Nilsson has contributed 10 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Max Nilsson has registered 27 tackles (21 won), 20 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 720 from 812 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Max Nilsson has won 54 of 114 total duels.
Discipline
Max Nilsson has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 9.
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 at home against Tromsø on May 28th. Fredrikstad drew 1-1. Max Nilsson played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- May 28th1-1 drawvsTromsø(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- November 27th1-1 drawatVålerenga(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- April 14th1-1 drawvsSarpsborg 08(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.82)
- August 13th1-2 lossvsBodø / Glimt(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.8)
- December 14th1-4 winatLillestrøm(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.56)
Next fixture
Max Nilsson and Fredrikstad are next in action on March 25th against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Viking vs Fredrikstad match preview.
Teammates at Fredrikstad
Max Nilsson currently plays alongside Kennedy David Ikechukwu Okpaleke, Joachim Nysveen, Samuel Leach Holm, Max Nilsson, Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy, Henrik Langaas Skogvold, Martin Børsheim, Simen Rafn, Gabriel Wesseh, Fanuel Ghebreyohannes, Langbraten Ole, Benjamin Faraas, Jasper Silva Torkildsen, Solomon Owusu, Leonard Owusu, Sondre Sørløkk, S. Laghzaoui, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Bryan Fiabema, Ulrik Fredriksen, Sigurd Kvile, Johannes Núñez, Daniel Eid, Fredrik Holmé, Liam West and Jakub Jezierski at Fredrikstad.