Claus Niyukuri stats
Norway
Match-by-match stats
C. Niyukuri
Sarpsborg 08Defender
C. Niyukuri vs Aalesund
2 games playedClaus Niyukuri's next match is on Sunday at 16:00 against Aalesund. See how Claus Niyukuri did in earlier matches against Aalesund.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 28, 2023 |
SA08vAFK
Sunday 16:00Sun 16:00Before the next match
Sarpsborg 08 v Aalesund, SundayWhat Aalesund allow right backs
Position stats12 appearances at RB against Aalesund in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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Odds OutliersClaus Niyukuri 2026 season stats
As a right back, Claus Niyukuri has appeared in 22 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,386 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 22 | 1,386 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 6.77 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.02 |
| Total | 24 | 1,566 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 6.46 |
Attacking stats
Claus Niyukuri has taken 12 shots with 6 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 116 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 1.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Claus Niyukuri has 4 assists and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. Claus Niyukuri has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Claus Niyukuri has completed 490 of 613 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Claus Niyukuri completes 19 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 88 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
Claus Niyukuri makes 32 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Claus Niyukuri has committed 20 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right back (18 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sarpsborg 08 squad
C. Mmaee
22 yrs#7
S. Sörli
30 yrs#10
D. Karlsbakk23 yrs#11M. Opoku
21 yrs#15F. Carstensen24 yrs#16N. Williams
24 yrs#17
A. Sher23 yrs#6
S. Christiansen25 yrs#8B. Guèye
19 yrs#18V. Emanuel Halvorsen22 yrs#22
A. Hansen23 yrs#33
O. Skarsem28 yrs#77
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,337 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 33 | 6.74 |
2024
| 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 | - |
2023
| 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 2 goals and 4 assists across 22 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1386 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Claus Niyukuri has attempted 12 shots with 6 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.72 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Claus Niyukuri has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 19 successful dribbles from 36 attempts (53% success rate). Claus Niyukuri has contributed 12 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Claus Niyukuri has registered 32 tackles (23 won), 19 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 490 from 613 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Claus Niyukuri has won 88 of 168 total duels.
Discipline
Claus Niyukuri has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 23.
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 at home against Rosenborg on July 27th. Sarpsborg 08 lost 0-3. Claus Niyukuri played 30 minutes with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Claus Niyukuri and Sarpsborg 08 are next in action on February 18th against Aalesund in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarpsborg 08 vs Aalesund match preview.
Teammates at Sarpsborg 08
Claus Niyukuri currently plays alongside Olaus Skarsem, M. Opoku, Luca Høyland, Sigurd Rosted, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Camil Mmaee, Sondre Sörli, J. Pryts, Peter Reinhardsen, Daniel Karlsbakk, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Sander Christiansen, Andreas Hansen, L. Øy, Marius Lode, Bop Guèye, Claus Niyukuri, Anders Hiim, Noa Williams, Aimar Sher, Frederik Carstensen and Eirik Wichne at Sarpsborg 08.