ratings updated 15 Sept 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Bodo/Glimt.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1149 | 7.56 |
Scout report
O. Bjørtuft is a 27-year-old central defender at Bodo/Glimt, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 54, top 2% of Eliteserien centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 39.9, ranking 84th of 239 in the Eliteserien. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (98.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.42 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bjørtuft.
Judged on this season alone, Bjørtuft graded 54 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 47 centre-backs in the Eliteserien, on 10 clean sheets and 2.422 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 43 → 54). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 40, top 26% of the 47 centre-backs in the Eliteserien. At 27 Bjørtuft is in his prime years, and a market index of 12 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Bjørtuft is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Bodo/Glimt finished 1st of 16 · a title-challenging side
2.42 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 21 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 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 98.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 39.9, Bjørtuft carries the 12th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Eliteserien (top 26%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.42 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 centre-backs in the Eliteserien with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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