Claus Niyukuri
Norway
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Claus Niyukuri 2026 season stats
As a right back, Claus Niyukuri has appeared in 17 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,161 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 | 17 | 1,161 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 6.76 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.02 |
| Total | 19 | 1,341 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 6.37 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.39 | 94 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.70 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.23 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.47 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 97 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.80 | 63 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.78 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.16 | 69 |
Claus Niyukuri has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 129 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Claus Niyukuri has 4 assists and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. Claus Niyukuri has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 480 | 37.20 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 382 | 29.60 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.09 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.39 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 6.90 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 75 | 5.81 | 34 |
Claus Niyukuri has completed 382 of 480 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.24 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 30 | 2.33 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 77 | 5.97 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.09 | 29 |
| Touches | 850 | 65.90 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 179 | 13.88 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.62 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.47 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.16 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Claus Niyukuri completes 16 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 77 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.33 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.63 | 77 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.24 | 68 |
| Clearances | 41 | 3.18 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 2.64 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.16 | 90 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Claus Niyukuri makes 30 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.32 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 2.79 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Claus Niyukuri has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right back (15 appearances), also at right center back (1).
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 4 assists across 17 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1161 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Claus Niyukuri has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.78 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Claus Niyukuri has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 30 attempts (53% success rate). Claus Niyukuri has contributed 10 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Claus Niyukuri has registered 30 tackles (21 won), 16 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 382 from 480 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Claus Niyukuri has won 77 of 141 total duels.
Discipline
Claus Niyukuri has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 19.
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 Tromsø on September 12th. Sarpsborg 08 drew 0-0. Claus Niyukuri played 85 minutes, registering 2 shots, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Claus Niyukuri and Sarpsborg 08 are next in action on November 12th against Vålerenga in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga match preview.
Teammates at Sarpsborg 08
Claus Niyukuri currently plays alongside Sondre Sörli, Mathias Svenningsen-Grønn, Sander Christiansen, Sigurd Rosted, Luca Høyland, Claus Niyukuri, Olaus Skarsem, Peter Reinhardsen, Daniel Karlsbakk, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Andreas Hansen, M. Opoku, Camil Mmaee, J. Pryts, L. Øy, Marius Lode, Bop Guèye, Anders Hiim, Noa Williams, Aimar Sher, Frederik Carstensen and Eirik Wichne at Sarpsborg 08.