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Defensive midfielderKosovo1. Division

Kreshnik Krasniqi

Project playerStromsgodset · 25 yrsRotation

Profile

Full nameKreshnik Krasniqi
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityKosovo
Age25
Date of birth22 Dec 2000
BirthplaceHønefoss
Height183 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubStromsgodset
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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21
Appearances
2
Goals
0
Assists
1317
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Stromsgodset.

Scout report

Project playerDefensive midfielder

K. Krasniqi is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Stromsgodset, rated 34 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 21st of 148 on scout potential in the 1. Division. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (69.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.62 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Krasniqi.

Judged on this season alone, Krasniqi graded 30 — a strong campaign that ranks top 17% of the 6 defensive midfielders in the 1. Division, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 3.622 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 14 → 30). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 34, top 34% of the 6 defensive midfielders in the 1. Division. At 25 Krasniqi is in his prime years, and a market index of 5.8 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Krasniqi is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potentialTop 34% defensive midfielders · 1. DivisionCurrent seasonTop 17% defensive midfielders · 1. Division1st-best defensive midfielder in the 1. Division21st in the 1. Division · potential2nd-highest potential defensive midfielder in the 1. Division
34
Ratingi
2nd of 6 defensive midfielders
30.2
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
69.7%
Minutes
a regular starter
3.62
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

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

21
Apps
3.62
Def. / 90
25
Tackles
17
Interceptions
1
Clean sheets

3.62 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 21 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 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 69.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 3.62 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 34, Krasniqi carries the 2nd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the 1. Division (top 34%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.62 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the 1. Division with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2—
Shots on target5—
Shots15—

Passing

Assists0—
Chances created9—
Passes586—

Possession

Successful dribbles12—
Dribble success40%—
Duels won68—
Duels won %45.9%—
Fouls won18—

Defending

Tackles25—
Interceptions17—
Blocks11—
Fouls committed21—

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Yellow cards2
Red cards0

Transfer news

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