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N. Hult

Experienced headIF Elfsborg · 36 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameBo Niklas Hult
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySweden
Age36
Date of birth13 Feb 1990
BirthplaceVärnamo
Height173 cm
Shirt number#23
ClubIF Elfsborg
Central midfielderalso played DEF
23
Appearances
1
Goals
4
Assists
2003
Minutes

Domestic-league season · IF Elfsborg.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Allsvenskan131011086.82

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

N. Hult is a 36-year-old central midfielder at IF Elfsborg, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 4 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 43, top 17% of Allsvenskan central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 14.8, ranking 206th of 235 in the Allsvenskan. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (92.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.82 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Hult.

Judged on this season alone, Hult graded 43 — a strong campaign that ranks top 17% of the 48 central midfielders in the Allsvenskan, on 1 goal, 4 assists and 3.819 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 26 → 43). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 15, 44th of 48 of the 48 central midfielders in the Allsvenskan. At 36 Hult is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2023/24Holding levelBreakout: 2023/24Stepped up 2022/23
14.8
Ratingi
44th of 48 central midfielders
43.2
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
92.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.82
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · IF Elfsborg finished 5th of 16 · an upper-table side

23
Apps
3.82
Def. / 90
52
Tackles
25
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

3.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 92.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.22 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 3.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 36, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 14.8, Hult carries the 44th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Allsvenskan of 48. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.82 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Allsvenskan with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target5
Shots10

Passing

Assists4
Chances created26
Passes888
Pass accuracy85%

Possession

Successful dribbles8
Dribble success34.8%
Duels won92
Duels won %53.2%
Fouls won23

Defending

Tackles52
Interceptions25
Blocks8
Fouls committed26

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.