Max Nilsson
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Max Nilsson 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Max Nilsson has appeared in 7 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 247 minutes at an average rating of 5.76. 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 | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.70 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.36 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.73 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.36 | 13 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Max Nilsson has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 124 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Max Nilsson has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 247 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 193 | 70.30 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 178 | 64.90 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.46 | 55 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.36 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 12.39 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 8.38 | 86 |
Max Nilsson has completed 178 of 193 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.36 | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 13 | 4.74 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.09 | 70 |
| Touches | 250 | 91.10 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 11.66 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.09 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.73 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.09 | 64 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Max Nilsson completes 0 dribbles and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.91 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.82 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 2.19 | 96 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.91 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 4.74 | 73 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Max Nilsson makes 8 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.82 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.36 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.55 | 52 |
| 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 |
Max Nilsson has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Max Nilsson previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Max Nilsson
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Max Nilsson has featured across 7 appearances (2 starts), totalling 247 minutes. Max Nilsson has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Max Nilsson has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Max Nilsson has contributed 2 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Max Nilsson has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 6 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 178 from 193 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Max Nilsson has won 13 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Max Nilsson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
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 Bodø / Glimt on June 26th. Fredrikstad lost 1-0. Max Nilsson played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- June 26th1-0 lossatBodø / Glimt(90 mins, rating 7)
- June 17th0-2 lossvsLillestrøm(84 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- April 20th2-1 winvsStart(34 mins, rating 6.69)
- May 18th1-1 drawatSandefjord(12 mins, rating 6.63)
- May 14th2-1 winvsHamKam(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Max Nilsson and Fredrikstad are next in action on November 2nd against Rosenborg in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rosenborg vs Fredrikstad match preview.
Teammates at Fredrikstad
Max Nilsson currently plays alongside Leonard Owusu, Daniel Eid, Aleksander Andresen, Samuel Leach Holm, Benjamin Faraas, Oskar Öhlenschlaeger, Kennedy David Ikechukwu Okpaleke, Johannes Núñez, Ulrik Fredriksen, Fredrik Holmé, Martin Børsheim, Max Nilsson, Henrik Langaas Skogvold, Sigurd Kvile, Sondre Sørløkk, Jonathan Norbye, S. Laghzaoui, Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy, Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen, Öystein Övretveit, Solomon Owusu, Langbraten Ole, Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem and Julián Cruz Ossa at Fredrikstad.