Sturla Ottesen
Norway
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Sturla Ottesen 2026 season stats
As a left back, Sturla Ottesen has appeared in 13 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 863 minutes at an average rating of 6.24. 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 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.63 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.21 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.30 | 31 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.31 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Sturla Ottesen has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sturla Ottesen has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 288 minutes. Sturla Ottesen has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 497 | 51.80 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 415 | 43.30 | 51 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.15 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.31 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 10.95 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 5.21 | 29 |
Sturla Ottesen has completed 415 of 497 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.31 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.36 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 49 | 5.11 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 1.98 | 56 |
| Touches | 759 | 79.20 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 145 | 15.12 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.25 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.52 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sturla Ottesen completes 3 dribbles at a 23% success rate and wins 49 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.56 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.36 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.25 | 69 |
| Clearances | 33 | 3.44 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 4.38 | 78 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Sturla Ottesen makes 15 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.15 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.40 | 73 |
| 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 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (7 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Sturla Ottesen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| 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 13 appearances (10 starts), totalling 863 minutes. Sturla Ottesen has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 13 attempts (23% success rate). Sturla Ottesen has contributed 3 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sturla Ottesen has registered 15 tackles (13 won), 12 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 415 from 497 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Sturla Ottesen has won 49 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
Sturla Ottesen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 12.
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 Fredrikstad on December 14th. Lillestrøm lost 1-4. Sturla Ottesen played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.04.
Recent matches
- December 14th1-4 lossvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 6.04)
- September 17th2-1 winvsEgnatia Rrogozhinë(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 19th0-0 drawatEgnatia Rrogozhinë(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 7th1-1 drawatKFUM(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 30th0-2 lossvsRosenborg(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Sturla Ottesen and Lillestrøm are next in action on March 28th against Brann in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Lillestrøm match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Sturla Ottesen currently plays alongside Yaw Paintsil, Stefan Hagerup, Daniel Bassi, Gustav Nordh, Filip Ottosson, Linus Alperud, Harald Woxen, Camil Jebara, Sturla Ottesen, Stian Kristiansen, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Sander Moen Foss, Espen Garnås, Pontus Dahlberg, Gustav Nyheim, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Frederik Elkær, Ruben Gabrielsen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Eric Kitolano, Henrik Melland, Kevin Krygård and Lars Ranger at Lillestrøm.