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Kristoffer Askildsen

Solid contributorViking · 25 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameKristoffer Askildsen
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityNorway
Age25
Date of birth9 Jan 2001
Height190 cm
Shirt number#7
ClubViking
Central midfielder
19
Appearances
5
Goals
1
Assists
1577
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Viking.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Eliteserien11318837.04

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

K. Askildsen is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Viking, enjoying a standout season — 5 goals and 1 assists in 19 appearances, a Season grade of 56, top 2% of Eliteserien central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 46.9, ranking 20th of 231 in the Eliteserien. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (92.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.48 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Askildsen.

Judged on this season alone, Askildsen graded 56 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 43 central midfielders in the Eliteserien, on 5 goals, 1 assist and 3.481 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 56). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 47, top 7% of the 43 central midfielders in the Eliteserien. At 25 Askildsen is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.1 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2026/27Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Stepped up 2024/254 clubs
46.9
Ratingi
3rd of 43 central midfielders
56
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
92.2%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.48
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Viking finished 2nd of 16 · a title-challenging side

19
Apps
3.48
Def. / 90
37
Tackles
17
Interceptions
4
Clean sheets

3.48 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 19 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd 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 5 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 92.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.34 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 46.9, Askildsen carries the 3rd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Eliteserien (top 7%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.48 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 central midfielders in the Eliteserien with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals5
Shots on target9
Shots27

Passing

Assists1
Chances created18
Passes712
Pass accuracy75%

Possession

Successful dribbles8
Dribble success50%
Duels won103
Duels won %57.2%
Fouls won38
Penalties won1

Defending

Tackles37
Interceptions17
Blocks7
Fouls committed23

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards7
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.