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Full nameJoe Zen Robert Bell
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityNew Zealand
Age27
Date of birth27 Apr 1999
BirthplaceBristolS
Height182 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubViking
Central midfielder
29
Appearances
3
Goals
4
Assists
2542
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Viking.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Eliteserien293425427.34
NM Cupen200180
UEFA Europa Conference League2001807.25

Scout report

Project playerCentral midfielder

J. Bell is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Viking, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 48, top 7% of Eliteserien central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 40.3, ranking 60th of 213 in the Eliteserien. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (94.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.79 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bell.

Judged on this season alone, Bell graded 48 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 7% of the 45 central midfielders in the Eliteserien, on 3 goals, 4 assists and 3.788 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 40 → 48). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 40, top 27% of the 45 central midfielders in the Eliteserien. At 27 Bell is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.1 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Trending upBreakout: 2024/25Streaky
Current potentialTop 27% central midfielders · EliteserienCurrent seasonTop 7% central midfielders · Eliteserien3rd-best central midfielder in the Eliteserien60th in the Eliteserien · potential12th-highest potential central midfielder in the Eliteserien
40.3
Ratingi
12th of 45 central midfielders
48.1
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
94.1%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.79
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · Viking finished 1st of 16 · a title-challenging side

3.79
Def. / 90
62
Tackles
38
Interceptions
8
Clean sheets

3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st 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 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 94.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.25 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 40.3, Bell carries the 12th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Eliteserien (top 27%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals3
Shots on target9
Shots19

Passing

Assists4
Chances created42
Passes1,701
Pass accuracy51%

Possession

Successful dribbles15
Dribble success53.6%
Duels won138
Duels won %54.3%
Fouls won40

Defending

Tackles62
Interceptions38
Blocks7
Fouls committed29

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.