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 Superliga2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
14
Games Started
7
Minutes Per Game
726
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
331
Key Passes Per Game
8
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
24
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
32
Interceptions Per Game
8
Clearances Per Game
18
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
16
Be Fouled Per Game
5