Claus Niyukuri
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Claus Niyukuri 2026 season stats
As a right back, Claus Niyukuri has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 801 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 12 | 801 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 6.84 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.02 |
| Total | 14 | 981 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 6.29 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.45 | 97 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.70 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 87 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.34 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.45 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 96 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.80 | 67 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.79 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 67 |
Claus Niyukuri has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 134 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Claus Niyukuri has 3 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 114 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 307 | 34.50 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 239 | 26.90 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.90 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.34 | 60 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 5.73 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 48 | 5.39 | 29 |
Claus Niyukuri has completed 239 of 307 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 1.57 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 2.58 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 60 | 6.74 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.24 | 40 |
| Touches | 578 | 64.90 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 127 | 14.27 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.56 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.57 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.01 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Claus Niyukuri completes 14 dribbles at a 61% success rate and wins 60 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 2.47 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.57 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.90 | 35 |
| Clearances | 30 | 3.37 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.70 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.11 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Claus Niyukuri makes 22 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.24 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.81 | 87 |
| 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 |
Claus Niyukuri has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right back (11 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Claus Niyukuri previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,337 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 33 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 16 | 906 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7.03 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 18 | 1,038 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 6.64 |
About Claus Niyukuri
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Claus Niyukuri has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 12 appearances (11 starts), totalling 801 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Claus Niyukuri has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Claus Niyukuri has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (61% success rate). Claus Niyukuri has contributed 7 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Claus Niyukuri has registered 22 tackles (14 won), 8 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 239 from 307 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Claus Niyukuri has won 60 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Claus Niyukuri has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 14.
About Claus Niyukuri
Claus Niyukuri is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Claus Niyukuri is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 13 February 2000.
Most recent appearance
Claus Niyukuri's most recent match was away at Kristiansund on November 8th. Sarpsborg 08 drew 0-0. Claus Niyukuri played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Claus Niyukuri and Sarpsborg 08 are next in action on November 14th against HamKam in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarpsborg 08 vs HamKam match preview.
Teammates at Sarpsborg 08
Claus Niyukuri currently plays alongside Camil Mmaee, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Andreas Hansen, M. Opoku, Mathias Svenningsen-Grønn, Noa Williams, Magnar Odegaard, Anders Hiim, Daniel Karlsbakk, Sander Christiansen, Carljohan Eriksson, Claus Niyukuri, Harald Tangen, Aimar Sher, Frederik Carstensen, Sondre Sörli, Jo Inge Berget, Jesper Gregersen, Bop Guèye, L. Øy, Sigurd Rosted, Eirik Wichne, Peter Reinhardsen, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Marius Lode and Olaus Skarsem at Sarpsborg 08.