Kristoffer Velde
Norway
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Kristoffer Velde 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Kristoffer Velde has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,769 minutes at an average rating of 7.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.56 | 60 |
| Shots | 57 | 2.90 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 1.00 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.26 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 1.02 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 18 | 0.92 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.15 | 87 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Key passes | 47 | 2.40 | 93 |
| Chances created | 38 | 1.93 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.51 | 82 |
Kristoffer Velde has taken 57 shots with 19 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.6 expected goals (xG), 5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kristoffer Velde has 6 assists and 47 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 47 minutes. Kristoffer Velde has set up 53 shots for teammates, worth 4.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 80th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 624 | 31.70 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 487 | 24.80 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 0.76 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.15 | 92 |
| Accurate crosses | 34 | 1.73 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 190 | 9.67 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 82 | 4.17 | 86 |
Kristoffer Velde has completed 487 of 624 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 34 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 37 | 1.88 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 91 | 4.63 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 128 | 6.51 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.41 | 27 |
| Touches | 1231 | 62.60 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 451 | 22.95 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.66 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 59 | 3.00 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 51 | 2.59 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 48 | 2.44 | 74 |
Kristoffer Velde completes 37 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 128 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.22 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.81 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.51 | 64 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.56 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 4.58 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.05 | 96 |
Kristoffer Velde makes 24 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.48 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 9 | 0.46 | 61 |
| Fouls per card | 9.67 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 88 | 4.48 | 93 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Kristoffer Velde has committed 29 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (9 appearances), also at left winger (8) and left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Kristoffer Velde previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 12 | 1,046 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 21 | 1,270 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 7.18 |
 Europa League | 6 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6.56 |
 Ekstraklasa | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 33 | 2,581 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 7.30 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 30 | 1,640 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 28 | 7.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 14 | 781 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4.08 |
 Champions League | 2 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 8 | 341 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 29 | 2,397 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 40 | 6.99 |
About Kristoffer Velde
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Kristoffer Velde has scored 5 goals and 6 assists across 21 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1769 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Kristoffer Velde has attempted 57 shots with 19 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.57 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristoffer Velde has created 38 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 37 successful dribbles from 91 attempts (41% success rate). Kristoffer Velde has contributed 47 key passes and 158 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristoffer Velde has registered 24 tackles (16 won), 10 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 487 from 624 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kristoffer Velde has won 128 of 284 total duels.
Discipline
Kristoffer Velde has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 59.
About Kristoffer Velde
Kristoffer Velde is a 26-year-old forward playing for Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer, representing Norway. Kristoffer Velde is right-footed and wears the number 99 shirt. Born on 9 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Kristoffer Velde's most recent match was away at Austin on April 10th. Portland Timbers lost 1-2. Kristoffer Velde played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-2 lossvsAustin(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- February 9th1-1 drawatLos Angeles FC(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.12)
- November 23rd3-1 winvsSan Diego(74 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.82)
- March 1st2-1 lossatChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- August 21st2-1 winvsSeattle Sounders(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.73)
Next fixture
Kristoffer Velde and Portland Timbers are next in action on June 9th against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Kristoffer Velde currently plays alongside Eric Miller, Cole Bassett, Vincent Janssen, Diego Chará, Alex Bonetig, Omir Fernandez, David Da Costa, Antony, Zac McGraw, Joao Ortiz, Brandon Bye, Joel Waterman, Ronald Hernández, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Gage Guerra, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Ariel Lassiter, Alexander Aravena, Hunter Sulte, Jimer Fory, José Caicedo, Kamal Miller, Finn Surman and Sawyer Jura at Portland Timbers.