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Norway vs Portugal player ratings show a tightly contested UEFA Nations League clash on 27 September 2026, with Portugal edging it 1-2 courtesy of a display led by man of the match Joao Felix, who was rated 8.14. Erling Haaland responded for the hosts with a goal of his own, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a Portuguese win.
Norway vs Portugal Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Joao Felix was the standout performer, rated a match-best 8.14 for Portugal.
- Portugal player ratings averaged 6.64 across the squad, narrowly ahead of Norway’s average of 6.55.
- Norway player ratings included four players at 7.0 or higher, while Portugal had three at that level plus one player above 8.0.
- Ørjan Nyland was the lowest-rated player of the match, finishing on 5.86 for Norway.
- Felix backed up his goal with two shots on target, a return only one other player in the match bettered.
Norway vs Portugal Player Ratings
| Norway | Rating | Portugal | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haaland | 7.7 | Felix | 8.1 |
| Odegaard | 7.2 | Costa | 7.7 |
| Nusa | 7.1 | Ramos | 7.7 |
| Berge | 7.1 | Conceicao | 6.9 |
| Berg | 6.7 | Neto | 6.8 |
| Heggem | 6.6 | Trincão | 6.7 |
| Ajer | 6.4 | Dias | 6.7 |
| Østigård | 6.4 | Leão | 6.5 |
| Larsen | 6.3 | Rúben Neves | 6.3 |
| Bobb | 6.3 | Cancelo | 6.3 |
| Schjelderup | 6.1 | João Neves | 6.2 |
| Ryerson | 6.0 | Veiga | 6.2 |
| Aursnes | 5.9 | Vitinha | 6.1 |
| Nyland | 5.9 | Bernardo Silva | 6.0 |
| Selvik | – | Palhinha | 6.0 |
| Botheim | – | Mendes | 5.9 |
| Sjovold | – | Ronaldo | – |
| Thorstvedt | – | Dalot | – |
| Pedersen | – | Inácio | – |
| Bjortuft | – | Tavares | – |
| Blomberg | – | Rui Silva | – |
| Tangvik | – | Soares | – |
| Aasgaard | – | Araújo | – |
Top 5 Players
Joao Felix, Portugal’s forward, was rated 8.14 in the win. He shared the match’s goal tally with his single strike, added two shots on target – a return only one other player in the match bettered – and won six duels, second only to a teammate.
Erling Haaland, Norway’s forward, earned a 7.74 rating despite the defeat. He matched Felix’s goal, fired a match-high eight shots, and had his attempts blocked twice, a tally no other player in the match beat.
Diogo Costa, Portugal’s goalkeeper, was rated 7.73 after a match-high five saves kept Norway at bay.
Gonçalo Ramos, playing 81 minutes, rated 7.67 after also finding the net. He won four aerial duels, the second-best return in the match, and led his own side with seven duels won overall.
Martin Odegaard, Norway’s midfielder, closed out the top five with a 7.2 rating. He created a match-high four key passes, added three accurate crosses – also the most of any player – and saw two of his shots blocked, level with the best return in the match.
Man of the Match: Joao Felix
Joao Felix’s 8.14 rating finished 0.4 clear of second-placed Erling Haaland, underlining how tight the contest for top performer was. Beyond his attacking numbers, Felix also chipped in defensively with three tackles, the second-most of any Portugal player, rounding out an all-action display.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa (Norway) | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Odegaard (Norway) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Schjelderup (Norway) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Conceicao (Portugal) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Haaland (Norway) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veiga (Portugal) | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Cancelo (Portugal) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Schjelderup (Norway) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Berg (Norway) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Mendes (Portugal) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schjelderup (Norway) | 17 | 65% | 11 |
| Berge (Norway) | 16 | 50% | 8 |
| Nusa (Norway) | 11 | 73% | 8 |
| Ramos (Portugal) | 17 | 41% | 7 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 11 | 55% | 6 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haaland (Norway) | 4 | 50% | 8 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 2 | 67% | 3 |
| Odegaard (Norway) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Berge (Norway) | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Schjelderup (Norway) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa (Norway) | 10 | 70% | 7 |
| Berge (Norway) | 5 | 80% | 4 |
| Mendes (Portugal) | 7 | 29% | 2 |
| Schjelderup (Norway) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
| João Neves (Portugal) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Odegaard (Norway) | 1 | 4 |
| Nusa (Norway) | 2 | 3 |
| Conceicao (Portugal) | 1 | 2 |
| Berg (Norway) | 1 | 2 |
| Schjelderup (Norway) | 0 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg rates every player from 1 to 10 based on their individual match statistics, with a score of roughly 6.0 representing an average performance. The rating draws on attacking, defensive and passing actions, and the player with the highest figure in the match – here Joao Felix on 8.14 – is flagged as the best performer.
Norway vs Portugal Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in the Norway vs Portugal match?
Joao Felix was the best performer, rated 8.14 for Portugal, and was named the Norway vs Portugal man of the match.
What were Norway’s player ratings like?
Norway’s players averaged 6.55, with four players rated 7.0 or higher and none reaching 8.0, led by Erling Haaland’s 7.74.
What were Portugal’s player ratings like?
Portugal’s players averaged 6.64, with three players rated 7.0 or higher and one – Joao Felix – above 8.0.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Ørjan Nyland was the lowest-rated player, finishing on 5.86 for Norway.
What was the final score between Norway and Portugal?
The Norway 1-2 Portugal player ratings reflect a narrow margin in the Nations League tie, settled 2-1 in Portugal’s favor on 27 September 2026.