Birger Meling
FC Copenhagen/D/
NorwayPlayer Info
Birger Meling is a Norwegian left-back currently featuring for Danish giants FC Copenhagen, recognized as one of the most consistent full-backs in Scandinavian football. Now 31, Meling started his career in Norway before making a name for himself in Sweden with IFK Norrköping, where his marauding runs and defensive solidity earned him a move to Ligue 1's Nîmes and later Stade Rennais. A key highlight was his integral role in Stade Rennais' Coupe de France victory in 2019. He has also been a regular for the Norwegian national team, featuring in European Championships. His main honors include the French Cup and multiple Danish Superliga titles with Copenhagen. Meling's game is defined by exceptional stamina, pinpoint crossing, and reliable one-on-one defending. He remains a top-tier full-back whose experience and quality are crucial for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/08/13
Stade Rennais FC
FC Copenhagen2000000€
Transfer
2021/07/19
NimesStade Rennais FC3000000€
Transfer
2020/07/05
RosenborgNimes1000000€
Transfer
2017/02/07
StabaekRosenborg500000€
Transfer
2014/08/10
Middlesbrough U23StabaekSigned
2013/08/01
Viking (Youth)Middlesbrough U23Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
FC Copenhagen
DEN Superliga2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
111
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
44
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
3
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
6
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
4