Erik Botheim stats
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As a striker, Erik Botheim has appeared in 5 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 323 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 19 | 1,522 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 7.14 |
 Eliteserien | 5 | 323 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.21 |
| Total | 24 | 1,845 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 7.15 |
Attacking stats
Erik Botheim has taken 19 shots with 7 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 17 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.9 expected goals (xG), 4.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Erik Botheim has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 162 minutes. Erik Botheim has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Erik Botheim has completed 49 of 60 passes at 82% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Erik Botheim completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
Erik Botheim makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 162 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Erik Botheim has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly striker (2 appearances), also at left striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Viking squad
N. D'Agostino
28 yrs#9
Z. Tripic
33 yrs#10
R. Postema
24 yrs#11
V. Berisha
32 yrs#14
A. Cosic
20 yrs#19
P. Christiansen
26 yrs#20E. Botheim26 yrs#22N. Fuglestad20 yrs#23
K. Askildsen25 yrs#7
J. Bell
27 yrs#8
H. Bjørdal29 yrs#16
S. Kvia-Egeskog23 yrs#26T. Moi20 yrs#29J. Segadal Hansen21 yrs#33
27 yrs
24 yrsNorway squad
A. Nusa21 yrs#7
E. Haaland26 yrs#9
O. Didrik Blomberg26 yrs#11
O. Bobb23 yrs#14
A. Schjelderup22 yrs#21
J. Strand Larsen26 yrs#22E. Botheim26 yrs#22
P. Berg28 yrs#7
F. Aursnes30 yrs#8
M. Ødegaard27 yrs#8
S. Berge28 yrs#16
T. Aasgaard24 yrs#19
K. Thorstvedt27 yrs#42
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 2 | 113 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.76 |
Champions League2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 3 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 8 | 428 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6.83 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 8 | 629 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 7.07 |
| Champions League | 6 | 399 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.13 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 30 | 2,142 | 13 | 6 | 39 | 10 | 7.46 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 7 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.76 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.66 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 28 | 856 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 6.04 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 12 | 1,053 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3.84 |
| Champions League | 2 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 30 | 2,640 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 20 | 7.33 |
About Erik Botheim
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Erik Botheim has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 323 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Erik Botheim has attempted 19 shots with 7 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.92 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Erik Botheim has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Erik Botheim has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Erik Botheim has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 49 from 60 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Erik Botheim has won 16 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Erik Botheim has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 6.
About Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim is a 26-year-old forward playing for Viking in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Erik Botheim is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 10 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Erik Botheim's most recent match was at home against Fredrikstad on March 25th. Viking won 3-2. Erik Botheim played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- March 25th3-2 winvsFredrikstad(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- August 15th3-3 drawvsFC Bayern München(85 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.99)
- June 11th0-2 winatBrann(64 mins, rating 6.56)
- December 14th2-1 lossatPortugal(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 27th2-1 lossatWales(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Erik Botheim and Viking are next in action on July 11th against Aston Villa in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aston Villa vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Viking
Erik Botheim currently plays alongside Arild Østbø, Henrik Falchener, Lubomir Belko, Kristoffer Haugen, A. Cosic, Henrik Bjørdal, Jesper Daland, Joe Bell, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Essien Bassey, Niklas Fuglestad, Romano Postema, Tobias Moi, Nick D'Agostino, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Vetle Auklend, Veton Berisha, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripic, Herman Haugen, Henrik Heggheim, Viljar Vevatne, Sondre Bjørshol, Anders Bærtelsen, Martin Ove Roseth, Gianni Stensness, Kristoffer Askildsen and Erik Botheim at Viking.