Birk Risa
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Match-by-match stats
Birk Risa 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Birk Risa has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 897 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Birk Risa has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 449 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Birk Risa has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 449 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 860 | 86.30 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 778 | 78.10 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 62 | 6.22 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 4.01 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 126 | 12.64 | 95 |
Birk Risa has completed 778 of 860 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.30 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 25 | 2.51 | 0 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.20 | 37 |
| Touches | 960 | 96.30 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 90 | 9.03 | 20 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.30 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.80 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Birk Risa completes 0 dribbles and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.60 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.50 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.70 | 16 |
| Clearances | 36 | 3.61 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.51 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Birk Risa makes 6 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 150 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.80 | 33 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.61 | 37 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Birk Risa has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 17 | 1,059 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 6.97 |
 Eliteserien | 15 | 1,221 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,269 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 13 | 869 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 6.97 |
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 862 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 900 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 5.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 26 | 2,211 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 42 | 7.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 279 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 17 | 1,069 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6.51 |
About Birk Risa
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Birk Risa has featured across 12 appearances (10 starts), totalling 897 minutes. Birk Risa has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Birk Risa has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Birk Risa has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Birk Risa has registered 6 tackles (5 won), 7 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 778 from 860 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Birk Risa has won 25 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Birk Risa has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About Birk Risa
Birk Risa is a 28-year-old defender playing for Molde in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Birk Risa is left-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 13 February 1998.
Most recent appearance
Birk Risa's most recent match was away at Brann on January 30th. Molde lost 1-2. Birk Risa played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- January 30th1-2 lossvsBrann(44 mins, rating 6.95)
- September 8th2-2 drawatAalesund(59 mins, rating 6.63)
- September 11th2-1 winvsSandefjord(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- February 14th2-1 lossatSarpsborg 08(90 mins, rating 7.26)
- May 14th1-0 winvsKristiansund(46 mins, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Birk Risa and Molde are next in action on November 14th against KFUM in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KFUM vs Molde match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Birk Risa currently plays alongside S. Hansen, Emil Breivik, Jalal Abdullai, Valdemar Lund, Halldor Stenevik, S. Diop, Eirik Hestad, Sondre Granaas, Jacob Christensen, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Mathias Løvik, Oskar Spiten-Nysæter, Blerton Isufi, Albert Posiadala, Caleb Zady Sery, Igor Fabian Gosik, Trent Kone Doherty, Eirik Haugan, Samukele Kabini, Mats Møller Dæhli, P. Lervik, Mads Enggård, Martin Linnes, Daniel Daga, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Birk Risa, Viktor Bender, M. Eikrem Myklebust, Mads Kikkenborg and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.