Kristoffer Velde
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Kristoffer Velde 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Kristoffer Velde has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,230 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. 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 | 4 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.37 | 27 |
| Shots | 35 | 2.60 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.90 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.80 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.88 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Key passes | 28 | 2.00 | 87 |
| Chances created | 20 | 1.46 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.44 | 70 |
Kristoffer Velde has taken 35 shots with 12 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kristoffer Velde has 1 assist and 28 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 432 | 31.60 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 333 | 24.40 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.10 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.22 | 94 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 1.76 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 130 | 9.51 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 71 | 5.20 | 93 |
Kristoffer Velde has completed 333 of 432 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 1.32 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 47 | 3.44 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 80 | 5.85 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.22 | 18 |
| Touches | 824 | 60.30 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 298 | 21.80 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.59 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 44 | 3.22 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 34 | 2.49 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 40 | 2.93 | 76 |
Kristoffer Velde completes 18 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 80 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.10 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.59 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.59 | 74 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.66 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 63 | 4.61 | 91 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 96 |
Kristoffer Velde makes 15 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.24 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.22 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.44 | 61 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 61 | 4.46 | 91 |
| 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 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (9 appearances), also at left winger (4) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 4 goals and 1 assist across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1230 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kristoffer Velde has attempted 35 shots with 12 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristoffer Velde has created 20 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 18 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (38% success rate). Kristoffer Velde has contributed 28 key passes and 105 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristoffer Velde has registered 15 tackles (8 won), 8 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 333 from 432 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Kristoffer Velde has won 80 of 175 total duels.
Discipline
Kristoffer Velde has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 44.
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 SJ Earthquakes on November 4th. Portland Timbers lost 1-3. Kristoffer Velde played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 4 key passs with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- November 4th1-3 lossvsSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- January 6th2-0 lossatInter Miami(90 mins, rating 7.12)
- March 28th2-2 drawatCF Montréal(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.42)
- August 17th6-0 winvsSporting KC(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.57)
- October 21st2-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Kristoffer Velde and Portland Timbers are next in action on March 26th against Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Dallas match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Kristoffer Velde currently plays alongside Eric Miller, Finn Surman, Hunter Sulte, Antony, Sawyer Jura, Diego Chará, Brandon Bye, Kamal Miller, Zac McGraw, Felipe Mora, Joao Ortiz, José Caicedo, Cole Bassett, Alex Bonetig, Jimer Fory, Kevin Kelsy, David Da Costa, Omir Fernandez, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Gage Guerra, Ariel Lassiter and Alexander Aravena at Portland Timbers.