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Elías Rafn Ólafsson
Goalkeeper #16
Age 25 years
Nationality Iceland
Market Value €2M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Elías Rafn Ólafsson is a above average SHOT STOPPER for FC Midtjylland. Evidence: 82% Save %.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Dribbling (92/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Shot-Stopping 92
Distribution 48
Command 84
Sweeping 0
Claiming 22
Key Strength 92 Shot-Stopping
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Elías Rafn Ólafsson this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | FC Midtjylland 1-2 Nottingham Forest | 120' | 9.2 | - | 0 | 60 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 FC Midtjylland | 90' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | FC Midtjylland 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Brann 3-3 FC Midtjylland | 90' | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | FC Midtjylland 1-0 Genk | 90' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | AS Roma 2-1 FC Midtjylland | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | FC Midtjylland 3-1 Celtic | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 FC Midtjylland | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Oct 02, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | FC Midtjylland 2-0 Sturm Graz | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Elías Rafn Ólafsson's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €2.0M
Peak Value €2.0M (Q4'25)
€2.0M €1.0M €0
Q4'18 Q1'20 Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Elías Rafn Ólafsson is Midtjylland's Platinum Engine. Since putting down roots with the Danish club in 2020, the 26-year-old Icelandic international has been steadily building his body of work, though he remains on the hunt for his very first piece of career silverware.
His season metrics tell a fascinating story of a highly involved goalkeeper. In 12 appearances encompassing 930 minutes of action, he operates as a relentless presence at the back. He has rightfully unlocked the SHOT STOPPER badge, boasting an impressive 82% save rate alongside six clean sheets. Beyond his traditional duties between the sticks, his Dribbling is off the charts, allowing him to evade the high press with supreme composure and initiate attacks. Safely on an upward trajectory, his unique blend of high-energy distribution and elite shot-stopping makes him a singular profile in the division.
With his market value sitting at €2M and trending upwards, Ólafsson's stock is rising. As he continues to command his penalty area and confidently build from the back, that valuation reflects his growing influence on the pitch.