Morten Gamst Pedersen

Retired (2025)

•Midfielder•

Norway

Retired (2025)

•Midfielder•

Norway

7.7

Season Score

Sep 8, 1981

183 cm

Height

0.40

Goals/Match

Card stats based on

2023

7.7

Season Score

Sep 8, 1981

183 cm

Height

0.40

Goals/Match

Card stats based on

2023

Season Performance 2023

All Competitions

Matches: 11
Goals: 4
Assists: 3
Goal Contributions: 7
Mins/game: 48
Avg Rating: 7.66

rating

0.14+7.66(+0.0%)

Career statistics (456 matches)

Mar 18, 2016 — Nov 13, 2023

High

7.66

Low

7.66

Avg

0.14

G+A

Wins0

Draws0

Losses0

Season	Matches	Mins	G	A	G+A	G/M	Rating
2023	11	531	4	3	7	0.36	7.66
2022	6	382	2	0	2	0.33	-
2019	35	2434	1	7	8	0.03	-
2018	32	2610	1	5	6	0.03	-
2017	26	2233	2	10	12	0.08	-
2016	8	0	0	0	0	0.00	-
2015	10	497	1	0	1	0.10	-
13/14	37	0	3	0	3	0.08	-
12/13	33	1652	1	0	1	0.03	-
11/12	37	3045	4	6	10	0.11	-
10/11	39	2518	4	6	10	0.10	-
09/10	39	2425	5	7	12	0.13	-
08/09	36	2551	1	7	8	0.03	-
07/08	37	2875	4	0	4	0.11	-
06/07	36	3170	6	0	6	0.17	-
05/06	34	2813	9	0	9	0.26	-

16 seasons • 456 matches

Career

Club Career

MGAGxGMinRtg

Blackburn Rovers

2004/2005 - 2012/2013

Total

45446510.1029,426

Club Career

MGAMinG+A/90YCRCRtg

Ranheim

2023

11435311.19207.66

Åsane

2022

40—72—10-

Tromsø

2019

35172,4340.3031-

Tromsø

2018

32152,6100.2150-

Tromsø

2017

262102,2330.4841-

Tromsø

2016

80———20-

Rosenborg

2015

10104970.1810-

Karabükspor

13/14

130———40-

Rosenborg

2014

243———20-

Blackburn Rovers

12/13

33101,6520.0520-

Blackburn Rovers

11/12

37463,0450.3060-

Blackburn Rovers

10/11

39462,5180.3610-

Blackburn Rovers

09/10

39572,4250.4550-

Blackburn Rovers

08/09

36172,5510.2830-

Blackburn Rovers

07/08

37402,8750.1350-

Blackburn Rovers

06/07

36603,1700.1720-

Blackburn Rovers

05/06

34902,8130.2930-

League seasons, computed

Season	League	Apps	Min	Goals	Assists	G+A / 90	Rating
2005/2006	Premier League	34	2813	9	0	0.29	—
2006/2007	Premier League	36	3170	6	0	0.17	—
2007/2008	Premier League	37	2875	4	0	0.13	—
2008/2009	Premier League	33	2551	1	7	0.28	—
2009/2010	Premier League	33	2425	3	6	0.33	—
2010/2011	Premier League	35	2518	4	6	0.36	—
2011/2012	Premier League	33	2955	3	6	0.27	—
2012/2013	Championship (England)	28	1652	1	0	0.05	—
2014	Eliteserien	24	—	3	—	—	—
2015	Eliteserien	4	99	0	0	0	—
2016	Eliteserien	8	—	0	—	—	—
2017	Eliteserien	24	2071	1	9	0.43	—
2018	Eliteserien	30	2430	1	4	0.19	—
2019	Eliteserien	34	2388	0	4	0.15	—
2022	1. Division	4	72	0	0	—	—
2023	1. Division	9	506	2	1	0.53	7.66

Domestic league competitions only (SportMonks sub_type='domestic'); national-team, continental and cup competitions are excluded. Classification resolved by league id against the canonical leagues index. G+A/90 computed from minutes actually played.

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

Full match

Substituted off

From Bench

Morten Gamst Pedersen — computed career insights

Career figures, computed

Career involvement (league): 0.25 G+A per 9038 goals + 43 assists across 16 league seasons (per-90 from 28525 minutes on record)
League seasons on record: 16 (2005–2023)
Clubs with recorded appearances: 7

Among position peers, computed

Rating percentile: 94thrating 7.66 vs 63 rated peers
Goals rank: #16 of 732 goals
G+A per 90 percentile: 96th0.53 per 90

Cohort: 73 1. Division midfielders, 2023, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-25

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

Team	MP	W	D	L	G	A		Last
Vålerenga	11	3	3	5	0	0	1	Nov 2019
Sarpsborg 08	11	5	3	3	0	0	1	Mar 2022
Molde	9	1	0	8	1	0	1	Sep 2019
Bodø / Glimt	9	2	2	5	1	0	3	Jun 2023
Wolverhampton Wanderers	8	4	2	2	0	1	3	Jan 2013
Strømsgodset	8	3	3	2	0	0	0	Sep 2019
Odd	8	4	0	4	0	0	2	Nov 2019
Lillestrøm	8	3	1	4	0	0	0	Aug 2019
Tottenham Hotspur	7	0	1	6	0	0	0	Feb 2011
Aston Villa	7	3	1	3	3	0	1	Mar 2012
Bolton Wanderers	7	2	0	5	0	0	0	Mar 2013
Wigan Athletic	7	3	2	2	2	1	1	Dec 2009
Viking	7	4	1	2	0	0	0	Oct 2019
Liverpool	6	1	2	3	0	0	0	Apr 2012
Manchester City	6	0	1	5	1	0	1	Feb 2012
Birmingham City	6	1	3	2	0	1	0	May 2013
Everton	6	1	1	4	0	0	2	Jan 2012
Manchester United	6	1	2	3	0	0	0	May 2011
Chelsea	6	0	1	5	0	0	2	May 2012
Arsenal	6	2	1	3	1	1	1	Oct 2009

1–20 of 50

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Ranheim

Free Agent

Jan 1, 2024Transfer

Unknown

Ranheim

Apr 18, 2023Transfer

Åsane

Free Agent

Jan 1, 2023Transfer

Alta

Åsane

Mar 9, 2022Free Transfer

Tromsø

Alta

Mar 3, 2020Free Transfer

Rosenborg

Tromsø

Feb 9, 2016Free Transfer

Tromsø

Blackburn Rovers

Aug 27, 2004Transfer€2M

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

Player Information

Date of Birth

Sep 8, 1981

Place of Birth

Vadso, Norway

Nationality

Norway

Height

183 cm

Weight

74 kg

Age

45 years

Position

Midfielder

Preferred Foot

Left

Performance Overview

Season Rating

7.66

Highest: 7.7 | Lowest: 7.7

Goals/Game

0.40

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

15%

Matches

Total played10

Started (Lineups)5

From Bench23

Total Minutes531

Minutes per game53

Attacking

Goals4

Penalties scored1

Scoring frequency133 min

Goals per game0.40

Shots total-

Shots on target-

Shots off target-

Shots per game-

Shots on target/game-

Hit Woodwork-

Big Chances Missed-

Passes

Assists2

Key passes9

Pass accuracy15%

Total passes234

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses-

Accurate Crosses-

Big Chances Created-

Defense

Tackles-

Interceptions11

Clearances-

Blocks-

Clean Sheets5

Goals Conceded-

Duels

Total Duels45

Duels Won16

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles-

Cards

Yellow2

Yellow Red0

Red0

Career Statistics

career goals

career assists

454

total appearances

About Morten Gamst Pedersen

Across 9 1. Division appearances in 2023, Morten Gamst Pedersen contributed 2 goals plus 1 assist (506 minutes) — 0.53 goal involvements per 90. That season graded out at an average match rating of 7.66. By match rating he stood in the 94th percentile of 73 1. Division midfielders with at least 450 minutes in 2023 — the top 7% of the group, and 16th of 73 for goals scored.

His league career on record ran from 2005 to 2023: 16 seasons across 7 clubs.

Those league minutes are spread over 4 domestic leagues: Premier League (241 appearances, 30 goals), Eliteserien (124 appearances, 5 goals) and Championship (England) (28 appearances, 1 goal) — the three with most games. 10 of those 16 recorded campaigns ended with 25 league appearances or more. Across 2005/2006–2007/2008, the heaviest three-year block, he totalled 107 league appearances (36 a season).

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Morten Gamst Pedersen play?

Morten Gamst Pedersen plays as a Midfielder.

How old is Morten Gamst Pedersen?

Morten Gamst Pedersen is 45 years old, born on September 8, 1981. He is from Norway. At 45, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.

How tall is Morten Gamst Pedersen?

Morten Gamst Pedersen is 183 cm tall. He weighs 74 kg. His preferred foot is the left.

How many trophies has Morten Gamst Pedersen won?

Morten Gamst Pedersen has won 2 trophies throughout his career.

What nationality is Morten Gamst Pedersen?

Morten Gamst Pedersen is from Norway.