Birger Meling
Norway
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Birger Meling 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Birger Meling has appeared in 5 Superliga matches this season, totalling 238 minutes at an average rating of 7.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 5 | 238 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7.56 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.64 |
| Total | 8 | 418 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 7.21 |
SuperligaAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1.50 | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 1.51 | 99 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.50 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.50 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Shot conversion | 100.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.50 | 93 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.51 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Birger Meling has taken 4 shots with 4 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 60 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 1.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Birger Meling has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Birger Meling has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 117 | 44.20 | 34 |
| Accurate passes | 105 | 39.70 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 2.27 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.38 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 6.81 | 66 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 4.54 | 32 |
Birger Meling has completed 105 of 117 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.38 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.38 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 16 | 6.05 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.76 | 25 |
| Touches | 190 | 71.80 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 28 | 10.59 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.38 | 37 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.89 | 92 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.76 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 2.65 | 77 |
Birger Meling completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 3.03 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 2.27 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.76 | 26 |
| Clearances | 9 | 3.40 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 3.03 | 25 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Birger Meling makes 8 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.13 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.76 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 1.50 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.03 | 85 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Birger Meling has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left back (2 appearances), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Birger Meling previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 18 | 846 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 5.94 |
 Champions League | 7 | 387 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 6.53 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 10 | 538 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 7.06 |
| Europa Conference League | 8 | 544 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 19 | 1,042 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 6.69 |
| Champions League | 5 | 372 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 6 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 27 | 1,197 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 6.72 |
 Europa League | 7 | 444 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 7.04 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 417 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 1,827 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 43 | 6.59 |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 272 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 10 | 856 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 7.27 |
About Birger Meling
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Birger Meling has scored 4 goals across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 238 minutes. That works out to 1.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Birger Meling has attempted 4 shots with 4 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.40 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Birger Meling has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Birger Meling has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Birger Meling has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 105 from 117 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Birger Meling has won 16 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Birger Meling has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About Birger Meling
Birger Meling is a 31-year-old defender playing for FC København in the Superliga, representing Norway. Birger Meling is left-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 17 December 1994.
Most recent appearance
Birger Meling's most recent match was away at Nordsjælland on December 29th. FC København won 2-0. Birger Meling played 12 minutes with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- December 29th2-0 winvsNordsjælland(12 mins, rating 6.51)
- August 31st3-1 winvsSønderjyske Fodbold(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 17th4-1 winvsInter Turku(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 24th4-0 lossatViborg FF(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.16)
- June 7th0-0 drawatInter Turku(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Birger Meling and FC København are next in action on October 1st against Odense BK in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Odense BK vs FC København match preview.
Teammates at FC København
Birger Meling currently plays alongside Kenay Myrie, Viktor Dadason, Birger Meling, Maher Carrizo, Thapelo Maseko, William Clem, Robert, Felix Beijmo, Geovanni Vianney Ndjee, Andreas Cornelius, Asger Sörensen, Diant Ramaj, Alex Král, Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Rodrigo Huescas, Gabriel Pereira, Junnosuke Suzuki, Tobias Breum-Harild, Mads Emil Madsen, Hunor Németh, Magnus Mattsson, Thomas Delaney, Marcos López and Ákos Markgráf at FC København.