Brynjólfur Willumsson stats
Iceland
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B. Willumsson
FC GroningenForward
B. Willumsson vs NEC Nijmegen
2 games played, 1 more on the benchBrynjólfur Willumsson's next match is on Sunday at 13:30 against NEC Nijmegen. See how Brynjólfur Willumsson did in earlier matches against NEC Nijmegen.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 10, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Nov 9, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Nov 3, 2024 |
NECvGRO
Sunday 13:30Sun 13:30Before the next match
NEC Nijmegen v FC Groningen, SundayWhat NEC Nijmegen allow strikers
Position stats19 appearances at ST against NEC Nijmegen in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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As a striker, Brynjólfur Willumsson has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 682 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie attackers.
Attacking stats
Brynjólfur Willumsson has taken 19 shots with 12 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.1 expected goals (xG), 3.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Brynjólfur Willumsson has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 114 minutes. Brynjólfur Willumsson has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Brynjólfur Willumsson has completed 84 of 131 passes at 64% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Brynjólfur Willumsson completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
Brynjólfur Willumsson makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 227 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Brynjólfur Willumsson has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly striker (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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FC Groningen squad
B. Willumsson
26 yrs#9
J. Ondrejka
24 yrs#11
D. van der Werff
22 yrs#17
O. Zawada
30 yrs#19
N. Eggens21 yrs#20
P. Clement30 yrs#24
R. Metu18 yrs#34
T. Hernes
20 yrs#7
T. de Jonge23 yrs#8
A. Nordin18 yrs#16
T. Land20 yrs#18
T. van Bergen22 yrs#26
J. Dillema19 yrs#44
J. Hall18 yrs#53
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29 yrs
21 yrs
31 yrs
22 yrs
Iceland squad
A. Gudjohnsen24 yrs#9
O. Óskarsson22 yrs#9B. Willumsson26 yrs#9
Í. Snær Thorvaldsson25 yrs#10
A. Sigurdsson27 yrs#10
J. Dagur Thorsteinsson27 yrs#23
M. Anderson28 yrs#23
A. Gunnarsson37 yrs#5
Í. Jóhannesson23 yrs#8
H. Arnar Haraldsson23 yrs#10
G. Sigurdsson37 yrs#10
A. Fannar Baldursson24 yrs#16
T. Jóhann Helgason26 yrs#21
S. Teitur Thórdarson28 yrs#23
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.29 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 28 | 1,281 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 6.74 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 29 | 947 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 6.70 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.53 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 8 | 533 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 7.09 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 165 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 25 | 1,453 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6.41 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 21 | 695 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5.77 |
About Brynjólfur Willumsson
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Brynjólfur Willumsson has scored 6 goals across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 682 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Brynjólfur Willumsson has attempted 19 shots with 12 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Brynjólfur Willumsson has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Brynjólfur Willumsson has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Brynjólfur Willumsson has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 84 from 131 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Brynjólfur Willumsson has won 41 of 80 total duels.
Discipline
Brynjólfur Willumsson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 10.
About Brynjólfur Willumsson
Brynjólfur Willumsson is a 26-year-old forward playing for FC Groningen in the Eredivisie, representing Iceland. Brynjólfur Willumsson is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 12 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Brynjólfur Willumsson's most recent match was at home against Ajax on October 29th. FC Groningen lost 2-5. Brynjólfur Willumsson played 83 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Brynjólfur Willumsson and FC Groningen are next in action on November 6th against NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NEC Nijmegen vs FC Groningen match preview.
Teammates at FC Groningen
Brynjólfur Willumsson currently plays alongside Nils Eggens, Rijk Janse, Pelle Boevink, Lovro Stubljar, Jahelille Hall, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Alvin Nordin, Tyrique Mercera, Wouter Prins, Jismerai Dillema, Malcolm Jeng, Nikolas Brandis, Marco Rente, Pelle Clement, Hans Hateboer, Márk Csinger, Jacob Ondrejka, Ryan Metu, Oskar Zawada, Jesper Mosselaar, Tika de Jonge, Etienne Vaessen, Travis Hernes, Brynjólfur Willumsson, Tygo Land, Elvis van der Laan, Thijmen Blokzijl and Jorg Schreuders at FC Groningen.