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Petter Strand

Experienced headValerenga · 32 yrsFringe player

Profile

Full namePetter Dahle Strand
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityNorway
Age32
Date of birth24 Aug 1994
Height177 cm
Shirt number#24
ClubValerenga
Attacking midfielderalso played DEF · FWD
20
Appearances
2
Goals
1
Assists
713
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Valerenga.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Eliteserien13013596.62

Scout report

Experienced headBall-winning Attacking midfielder

P. Strand is a 32-year-old attacking midfielder at Valerenga, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 17, top 92% of Eliteserien attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 16.2, ranking 218th of 231 in the Eliteserien. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (39.6% of available minutes). He brings 0.38 goal contributions per 90 (0.25 goals, 0.13 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Strand.

Judged on this season alone, Strand graded 17 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 23rd of 25 of the 25 attacking midfielders in the Eliteserien, on 2 goals and 1 assist in 20 appearances (0.379 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 24 → 17). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 16, 23rd of 25 of the 25 attacking midfielders in the Eliteserien. At 32 Strand is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.9 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Holding levelStepped up 2025/26
16.2
Ratingi
23rd of 25 attacking midfielders
16.5
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
39.6%
Minutes
rotation minutes
0.38
Goal contrib / 90
productive for the role

Output in context · Valerenga finished 11th of 16 · a lower-table side

20
Apps
2
Goals
1
Assists
3
G+A
0.1
Goals / app

2 goals in 20 appearances (0.1 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 1 assist for 3 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

  • Final-third output. 0.38 goal contributions per 90 (0.25 goals, 0.13 assists) — productive for the role.
  • Defensive volume. 4.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 39.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 16.2, Strand carries the 23rd-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Eliteserien of 25 — though on just 20 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.38 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target5
Shots11

Passing

Assists1
Chances created12
Passes328
Pass accuracy82%

Possession

Successful dribbles9
Dribble success60%
Duels won52
Duels won %50.5%
Fouls won8

Defending

Tackles26
Interceptions8
Blocks4
Fouls committed11

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.