Total Football Analysis’ Breakout XI for 2025 includes eight ‘alternates’/’bench players’ who almost made the cut for a full scouting report in the magazine.
Those players will still be covered with a mini-data analysis.
Next up is left central midfielder Sverre Nypan of Rosenborg BK.
There has been no shortage of talent coming out of Norway in recent years.
After Martin Ødegaard, Erling Haaland, and Alexander Sørloth have all become regulars for their respective clubs in the big five leagues, the country is seeing more and more talent emerge and catch the eye of those at the highest level.
One talent to watch closely in 2025 is Sverre Nypan, who currently plays for Rosenborg.
Nypan finished the season with the most goal contributions (14) for the Eliteserien side.
The visualisation below highlights Nypan's ranking for some key metrics compared with the other left-sided central midfielders in the Eliteserien and similar leagues.
After making his senior debut for Rosenborg as a 15-year-old, Nypan’s rise over the last couple of seasons has been impressive.
In 2024, Nypan started 25 games, making 28 appearances in total in the league.
Sverre Nypan bears a resemblance to Ødegaard in his style of play.
A technically gifted player, Nypan excels in being a press-resistant midfielder and is extremely good as a ball carrier — it’s no wonder he ranks in the top 5% for dribbles per 90.
In fact, Nypan ranks in the top 15% for a number of attacking metrics, including shots per 90 minutes, going on to show he is a high-volume shooter.
Very intelligent and sharp in possession, Nypan is very good at passing between the lines, creating dangerous chances out of nowhere.
A big part of his involvement is in the left-sided channels.
His decision-making regarding when to shoot and when not to shoot has to improve.
Overall, Nypan is an exciting young talent that a lot of European clubs have an eye on.
It will be interesting to watch if he is still with Rosenborg this time next year.
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