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Central midfielderNorway1. Division

Herman Stengel

Experienced headStromsgodset · 31 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameHerman Sørby Stengel
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityNorway
Age31
Date of birth26 Aug 1995
BirthplaceHokksund
Height180 cm
Shirt number#10
ClubStromsgodset
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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29
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
2575
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Stromsgodset.

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

H. Stengel is a 31-year-old central midfielder at Stromsgodset, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 1 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 31, top 14% of 1. Division central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20.3, ranking 105th of 148 in the 1. Division. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (98.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.92 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Stengel.

Judged on this season alone, Stengel graded 31 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 14% of the 36 central midfielders in the 1. Division, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 1.922 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 43 → 31). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 20, 28th of 36 of the 36 central midfielders in the 1. Division. At 31 Stengel is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.8 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelBreakout: 2021/22
Current potential28th of 36 central midfielders · 1. DivisionCurrent seasonTop 14% central midfielders · 1. Division5th-best central midfielder in the 1. Division105th in the 1. Division · potential28th-highest potential central midfielder in the 1. Division
20.3
Ratingi
28th of 36 central midfielders
30.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
98.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
1.92
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Stromsgodset finished 4th of 16 · an upper-table side

29
Apps
1.92
Def. / 90
22
Tackles
26
Interceptions
2
Clean sheets

1.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th 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 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 98.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.92 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Age curve. At 31, 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 20.3, Stengel carries the 28th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the 1. Division of 36. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.92 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× 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 1. Division with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3
Shots on target8
Shots14

Passing

Assists1
Chances created43
Passes1,081

Possession

Successful dribbles2
Dribble success20%
Duels won38
Duels won %40.4%
Fouls won7

Defending

Tackles22
Interceptions26
Blocks7
Fouls committed9

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.