Markus Soomets
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Markus Soomets 2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Markus Soomets has appeared in 11 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 477 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 11 | 477 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.54 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.48 |
| Total | 17 | 884 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 6.52 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.19 | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.57 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 16 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.38 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Markus Soomets has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 119 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Markus Soomets has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 239 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 205 | 38.70 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 148 | 27.90 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.89 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 7.55 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 7.74 | 84 |
Markus Soomets has completed 148 of 205 passes at 72% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.38 | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 21 | 3.96 | 25 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.94 | 64 |
| Touches | 285 | 53.80 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 75 | 14.15 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.19 | 3 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.75 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.75 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Markus Soomets completes 0 dribbles and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 2.45 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.32 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.51 | 85 |
| Clearances | 13 | 2.45 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 3.02 | 16 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Markus Soomets makes 13 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.51 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 2.26 | 42 |
| 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 |
Markus Soomets has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly central midfielder (2 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Markus Soomets previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 17 | 907 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 6.50 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Champions League | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.45 |
 Euro Qualification | 1 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7.38 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 7 | 606 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 4.87 |
| Champions League | 4 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Europa League | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Markus Soomets
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Markus Soomets has featured across 11 appearances (3 starts), totalling 477 minutes. Markus Soomets has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Markus Soomets has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Markus Soomets has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Markus Soomets has registered 13 tackles (7 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 148 from 205 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Markus Soomets has won 21 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Markus Soomets has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 4.
About Markus Soomets
Markus Soomets is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Start in the Eliteserien, representing Estonia. Markus Soomets is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 2 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Markus Soomets's most recent match was away at Brann on July 16th. Start lost 2-1. Markus Soomets played 42 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- November 8th0-3 lossvsRosenborg(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th2-1 lossatBrann(42 mins, rating 6.35)
- April 20th2-1 lossatFredrikstad(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 1st2-0 winvsVålerenga(23 mins, rating 6.67)
- July 18th1-4 lossvsBodø / Glimt(30 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Markus Soomets and Start are next in action on January 7th against Kristiansund in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kristiansund vs Start match preview.
Teammates at Start
Markus Soomets currently plays alongside M. Nordal, Erlend Dahl Reitan, S. Griesbeck, A. Ujkani, Markus Soomets, J. Pryts, Jens Berland Husebø, T. Strannegård, F. Pålerud, O. Jebali, J. Ampofo, Erlend Segberg, M. Ugland, Alexander Figueiredo Gurendal, E. Schulze, Johan Meyer, D. Dasjajev, Ousmane Diallo Toure, J. Cornelius, Jasper Silva Torkildsen, H. Lorentzen, John Norheim, Kristoffer Tønnessen, L. Gausdal, S. Mvoué and Filip Strømland Lien at Start.