Kristoffer Velde stats
Norway
Match-by-match stats
K. Velde
PortlandForwardBefore the next match
Portland v Charlotte, Sunday
What Charlotte allow left wingers
Position stats9 appearances at LW against Charlotte in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersKristoffer Velde 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Kristoffer Velde has appeared in 29 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,486 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Attacking stats
Kristoffer Velde has taken 96 shots with 28 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 26 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.9 expected goals (xG), 6.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kristoffer Velde has 6 assists and 60 key passes , creating 13 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 49 minutes. Kristoffer Velde has set up 66 shots for teammates, worth 6.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Kristoffer Velde has completed 698 of 895 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 43 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Kristoffer Velde completes 53 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 185 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
Kristoffer Velde makes 36 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Kristoffer Velde has committed 37 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left winger (15 appearances), also at right winger (9) and left midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Portland squad
A. Lassiter
32 yrs#7
Antony
25 yrs#11
V. Janssen
32 yrs#14
O. Fernandez
27 yrs#22
A. Aravena
24 yrs#28
G. Guerra23 yrs#88K. Velde
27 yrs#99
D. Da Costa
25 yrs#10
C. Bassett25 yrs#17
D. Chará
40 yrs#21J. Caicedo
24 yrs#30E. Iziota19 yrs#73
J. Ortiz
30 yrs#80
30 yrs
24 yrs
29 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 12 | 1,046 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 7.09 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 | - |
2022/2023
| 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 | - |
Champions League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 8 | 341 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6.04 |
2021
| 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 8 goals and 6 assists across 29 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2486 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Kristoffer Velde has attempted 96 shots with 28 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.94 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristoffer Velde has created 51 chances including 13 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 53 successful dribbles from 133 attempts (40% success rate). Kristoffer Velde has contributed 60 key passes and 191 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristoffer Velde has registered 36 tackles (26 won), 11 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 698 from 895 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kristoffer Velde has won 185 of 412 total duels.
Discipline
Kristoffer Velde has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 86.
About Kristoffer Velde
Kristoffer Velde is a 27-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 at home against Colorado Rapids on June 6th. Portland drew 0-0. Kristoffer Velde played 90 minutes, registering 6 shots, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.3.
Recent matches
- June 6th0-0 drawvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.3)
- March 20th2-0 lossatLA Galaxy(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.36)
- January 13th3-3 drawatSporting KC(87 mins, rating 7.05)
- December 8th3-1 lossatSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- October 7th0-1 lossvsAtlanta United(90 mins, rating 7.32)
Next fixture
Kristoffer Velde and Portland Timbers are next in action on August 5th against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Charlotte match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Kristoffer Velde currently plays alongside Omir Fernandez, Alex Bonetig, José Caicedo, Vincent Janssen, Diego Chará, Eric Miller, Eric Iziota, Cole Bassett, David Da Costa, Zac McGraw, Antony, Joao Ortiz, Brandon Bye, Joel Waterman, Ronald Hernández, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Gage Guerra, Ariel Lassiter, Alexander Aravena, Jimer Fory, Kamal Miller, Hunter Sulte, Sawyer Jura and Finn Surman at Portland Timbers.