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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
20
Appearances
5
Goals
1
Assists
1660
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 20 appearances, a Season grade of 54, top 2% of Eliteserien central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 46.4, ranking 20th of 239 in the Eliteserien. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (87.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.63 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 54 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 44 central midfielders in the Eliteserien, on 5 goals, 1 assist and 3.633 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 54). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, top 5% of the 44 central midfielders in the Eliteserien. At 25 Askildsen is in his prime years, and a market index of 13.9 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: 2026/27StreakyStepped up 2024/254 clubs
46.4
Ratingi
2nd of 44 central midfielders
54.2
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
87.8%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.63
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

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

20
Apps
3.63
Def. / 90
40
Tackles
18
Interceptions
5
Clean sheets

3.63 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 20 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 87.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.33 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 3.63 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

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

Outlook

With a Rating of 46.4, Askildsen carries the 2nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Eliteserien (top 5%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.63 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
Shots29

Passing

Assists1
Chances created19
Passes737
Pass accuracy76%

Possession

Successful dribbles9
Dribble success52.9%
Duels won108
Duels won %57.8%
Fouls won39
Penalties won1—

Defending

Tackles40
Interceptions18
Blocks9
Fouls committed22

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards7
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.