Kjell Wätjen
Germany
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Kjell Wätjen 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Kjell Wätjen has appeared in 3 Superliga matches this season, totalling 172 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 3 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.98 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.68 |
| Total | 6 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6.83 |
SuperligaAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 6 | 3.10 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1.60 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.52 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.52 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.05 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 5 | 2.60 | 90 |
| Chances created | 5 | 2.62 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.52 | 88 |
Kjell Wätjen has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kjell Wätjen has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 34 minutes. Kjell Wätjen has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 60 | 31.40 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 49 | 25.60 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.62 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 1.57 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 10.99 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 11 | 5.76 | 46 |
Kjell Wätjen has completed 49 of 60 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.05 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 2.09 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 10 | 5.23 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Touches | 100 | 52.30 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 15.17 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.52 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.52 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.57 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 6.80 | 97 |
Kjell Wätjen completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 3.66 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.57 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 6.28 | 88 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Kjell Wätjen makes 7 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.57 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.52 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.09 | 24 |
| 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 |
Kjell Wätjen has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Kjell Wätjen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 26 | 1,252 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 6.65 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 211 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 360 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 7 | 623 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Bundesliga | 2 | 104 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6.96 |
About Kjell Wätjen
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Kjell Wätjen has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 172 minutes. Kjell Wätjen has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.66 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kjell Wätjen has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Kjell Wätjen has contributed 5 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kjell Wätjen has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 49 from 60 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Kjell Wätjen has won 10 of 21 total duels.
Discipline
Kjell Wätjen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Kjell Wätjen
Kjell Wätjen is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for FC Midtjylland in the Superliga, representing Germany. Kjell Wätjen is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 16 February 2006.
Most recent appearance
Kjell Wätjen's most recent match was away at AGF on April 3rd. FC Midtjylland won 0-2. Kjell Wätjen played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.19.
Recent matches
- April 3rd0-2 winatAGF(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.19)
- May 10th1-1 drawatSilkeborg IF(28 mins, rating 6.56)
- November 29th1-4 winatRijeka(46 mins, rating 6.46)
- March 11th1-0 winvsRanders FC(54 mins, rating 7.18)
- July 19th2-0 winvsRijeka(31 mins, rating 6.91)
Next fixture
Kjell Wätjen and FC Midtjylland are next in action on October 30th against Nordsjælland in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Midtjylland vs Nordsjælland match preview.
Teammates at FC Midtjylland
Kjell Wätjen currently plays alongside Philip Billing, Ousmane Diao, Júnior Brumado, Pedro Bravo, Denil Castillo, Hyun-seok Hong, Mikel Gogorza, Béni Junior, Ovie Ejeheri, Julius Emefile, Martin Erlić, Victor Bak, Elías Ólafsson, Friday Etim, Magnus Jensen, Kjell Wätjen, Gue-sung Cho, Mark Ugboh, Edward Chilufya, Abdou Aziz Ndiaye, Sofus Johannesen, Alamara Djabi, Mikael Uhre, Nordin Bakker, Stanley Iheanacho, Mads Bech Sørensen, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, David Martínez and Mileta Rajović at FC Midtjylland.