Sturla Ottesen
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Match-by-match stats
Sturla Ottesen 2026 season stats
As a left back, Sturla Ottesen has appeared in 11 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 767 minutes at an average rating of 6.23. 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 | 8 | 0.90 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 53 |
| 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 | 5 | 0.59 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 38 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.35 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Sturla Ottesen has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 96 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sturla Ottesen has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 256 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 | 429 | 50.30 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 365 | 42.80 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.29 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.35 | 61 |
| Backward passes | 90 | 10.56 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 47 | 5.51 | 32 |
Sturla Ottesen has completed 365 of 429 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.35 | 55 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.41 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 45 | 5.28 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 2.23 | 68 |
| Touches | 658 | 77.20 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 116 | 13.61 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.12 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.17 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.47 | 64 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sturla Ottesen completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 45 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.53 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.29 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.17 | 60 |
| Clearances | 33 | 3.87 | 52 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 4.34 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Sturla Ottesen makes 13 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.06 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.23 | 69 |
| 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 |
Sturla Ottesen has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (7 appearances), also at right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Sturla Ottesen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 32 | 1,661 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 35 | 6.69 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 170 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 28 | 2,250 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | 15 | 1,136 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 6.83 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,610 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 81 | 7.12 |
About Sturla Ottesen
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Sturla Ottesen has featured across 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 767 minutes. Sturla Ottesen has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sturla Ottesen has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Sturla Ottesen has contributed 3 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sturla Ottesen has registered 13 tackles (11 won), 10 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 365 from 429 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Sturla Ottesen has won 45 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Sturla Ottesen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 10.
About Sturla Ottesen
Sturla Ottesen is a 25-year-old defender playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Sturla Ottesen is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 25 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Sturla Ottesen's most recent match was away at KFUM on November 8th. Lillestrøm won 2-1. Sturla Ottesen played 65 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.25.
Recent matches
- November 8th2-1 winvsKFUM(65 mins, rating 6.25)
- June 17th0-2 winatFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- February 14th2-0 lossatHamKam(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 29th1-2 lossvsKristiansund(19 mins, rating 6.62)
- May 14th3-1 winvsSandefjord(78 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Sturla Ottesen and Lillestrøm are next in action on February 23rd against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Sturla Ottesen currently plays alongside Camil Jebara, Gustav Nordh, Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen, Angelos Chaminta, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Stefan Hagerup, Felix Vá, Ruben Gabrielsen, John Kitolano, Eric Kitolano, Pontus Dahlberg, Kparobo Arierhi, Yaw Paintsil, Espen Garnås, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Gustav Nyheim, Harald Woxen, Linus Alperud, Y. Ibrahimaj, Lucas Svenningsen, Lars Ranger, Frederik Elkær, Sturla Ottesen, Kevin Krygård, Sander Moen Foss and Markus Karlsbakk at Lillestrøm.