ST
Birkir Bjarnason
ST · Centre-Forward · Target forward
37y·🇮🇸Iceland·183cm
Apps27
Min695
G4P87
A1P90
xG3.5P88
xA0.8P91
Rating6.75
Form
DLWDW
Medium sampleVeteran (33+)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.4
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.3.52
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.11
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.9
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.6
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.24
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.3
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.4
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.19
Radar
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Centre-Forward · Target forward
A prolific finisher with 87th percentile goal output and strong shot quality. Combines goalscoring with meaningful creative involvement for teammates. Contributes less in defensive phases, best suited to systems that prioritize vertical attacking play.
outstanding blocksoutstanding xaoutstanding assistsstrong xgstrong goalsstrong shots on targetlimited interceptions