Sander Eng Strand
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Match-by-match stats
Sander Eng Strand 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Sander Eng Strand has appeared in 30 First Division matches this season, totalling 2,663 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First Division defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 48 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.40 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.10 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 26 | 0.90 | 71 |
| Chances created | 23 | 0.78 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.10 | 58 |
Sander Eng Strand has taken 12 shots with 3 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 222 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sander Eng Strand has 2 assists and 26 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1030 | 34.80 | 10 |
| Accurate passes | 784 | 26.50 | 11 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 1.35 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 34 | 1.15 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 233 | 7.87 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 173 | 5.85 | 42 |
Sander Eng Strand has completed 784 of 1030 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 34 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.61 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.08 | 74 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 65 |
| Duels won | 159 | 5.37 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 0.95 | 19 |
| Touches | 1765 | 59.70 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 441 | 14.90 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 0.71 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 50 | 1.69 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.37 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sander Eng Strand completes 18 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 159 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 63 | 2.13 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 41 | 1.39 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.08 | 53 |
| Clearances | 89 | 3.01 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 98 | 3.31 | 29 |
| 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 | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Sander Eng Strand makes 63 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 89 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.54 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.07 | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 66 | 2.23 | 75 |
| 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 |
Sander Eng Strand has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
First DivisionMainly left back (23 appearances), also at left wing back (7).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Esbjerg squad
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Sander Eng Strand previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Sander Eng Strand
First Division 2025/2026 season
This season in the First Division, Sander Eng Strand has scored 2 assists across 30 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2663 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sander Eng Strand has attempted 12 shots with 3 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sander Eng Strand has created 23 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 18 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (56% success rate). Sander Eng Strand has contributed 26 key passes and 116 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sander Eng Strand has registered 63 tackles (41 won), 32 interceptions, and 89 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 784 from 1030 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Sander Eng Strand has won 159 of 247 total duels.
Discipline
Sander Eng Strand has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 50.
About Sander Eng Strand
Sander Eng Strand is a 25-year-old defender playing for Esbjerg in the First Division, representing Norway. Sander Eng Strand is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 6 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Sander Eng Strand's most recent match was away at Lyngby Boldklub on April 27th. Esbjerg won 2-1. Sander Eng Strand played 90 minutes, registering 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.25.
Recent matches
- April 27th2-1 winvsLyngby Boldklub(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- November 22nd1-4 winatHvidovre(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- January 9th1-1 drawatHillerød(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- July 18th3-0 winvsKolding IF(90 mins, rating 8.12)
- November 25th0-1 lossvsHorsens(90 mins, rating 6.91)
Next fixture
Sander Eng Strand and Esbjerg are next in action on November 26th against Kolding IF in the First Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Esbjerg vs Kolding IF match preview.
Teammates at Esbjerg
Sander Eng Strand currently plays alongside Nicolai Blicher, Anton Skipper, Emil Jørgensen, Anders Sønderskov, Gustav Grubbe, Marcus Hansen, Oskar Boesen, Benjamin Hvidt, Muamer Brajanac, Mikail Maden, Peter Bjur, Emil Larsen, Gustav Bjerge, Lasse Vigen, Patrick Tjørnelund, Oluwatomiwa Kolawole, Jonathan Foss, William Lykke, Noah Strandby, Julius Lucena, Lucas From, Sander Eng Strand and Breki Baldursson at Esbjerg.