Hjalmar Ekdal
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Hjalmar Ekdal 2022/2023 season stats
As a right center back, Hjalmar Ekdal has appeared in 9 Championship matches this season, totalling 770 minutes at an average rating of 7.33. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 11 | 842 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.17 |
 Championship | 9 | 770 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7.33 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Total | 22 | 1,792 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 5.24 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.23 | 88 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 100.0% | n/a | 100 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.35 | 36 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 79 |
Hjalmar Ekdal has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 770 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Hjalmar Ekdal has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 743 | 86.80 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 650 | 76.00 | 100 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 3.16 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.12 | 99 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hjalmar Ekdal has completed 650 of 743 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.47 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.70 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 54 | 6.31 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 2.69 | 60 |
| Touches | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.47 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.05 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.47 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hjalmar Ekdal completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 54 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 2.10 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.47 | 3 |
| Clearances | 21 | 2.45 | 38 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Hjalmar Ekdal makes 18 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.94 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 1.99 | 73 |
| 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 |
Hjalmar Ekdal has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right center back (4 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Hjalmar Ekdal previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 19 | 1,540 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 6.33 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6.75 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 14 | 1,241 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 6.98 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 8 | 441 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 24 | 2,028 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 7.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 26 | 2,234 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 7.37 |
About Hjalmar Ekdal
Championship 2022/2023 season
This season in the Championship, Hjalmar Ekdal has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 770 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Hjalmar Ekdal has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hjalmar Ekdal has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Hjalmar Ekdal has contributed 3 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hjalmar Ekdal has registered 18 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 650 from 743 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Hjalmar Ekdal has won 54 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Hjalmar Ekdal has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 9.
About Hjalmar Ekdal
Hjalmar Ekdal is a 27-year-old defender playing for Burnley in the Championship, representing Sweden. Hjalmar Ekdal is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 21 October 1998.
Most recent appearance
Hjalmar Ekdal's most recent match was away at Greece on September 23rd. Burnley drew 2-2. Hjalmar Ekdal played 10 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Hjalmar Ekdal and Burnley are next in action on May 7th against Notts County in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burnley vs Notts County match preview.
Teammates at Burnley
Hjalmar Ekdal currently plays alongside Josh Laurent, Bashir Humphreys, Armando Broja, Kyle Walker, Hannibal, Marcus Edwards, Mike Tresor, Connor Roberts, Lucas Pires, Florentino, Jordan Beyer, Michael Obafemi, Andréas Hountondji, Hjalmar Ekdal, Shurandy Sambo, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming, Lluc Castell, Lyle Foster, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jaydon Banel, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Luca Koleosho, Max Weiß, Oliver Sonne and Aaron Ramsey at Burnley.