Sander Christiansen
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Sander Christiansen 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Sander Christiansen has appeared in 11 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 854 minutes at an average rating of 6.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.21 | 44 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.20 | 41 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 54 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.53 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.32 | 32 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.11 | 84 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.32 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 45 |
Sander Christiansen has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 78 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sander Christiansen has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 285 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 354 | 37.30 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 277 | 29.20 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.16 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 7.17 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 4.32 | 47 |
Sander Christiansen has completed 277 of 354 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.84 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 1.58 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 57 | 6.01 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.37 | 79 |
| Touches | 519 | 54.70 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 114 | 12.01 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.32 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.48 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.42 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sander Christiansen completes 8 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 2.32 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.05 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.48 | 82 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.11 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 4.95 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.21 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Sander Christiansen makes 22 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.95 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.42 | 47 |
| 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 |
Sander Christiansen has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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A. Sher23 yrs#6
S. Christiansen25 yrs#8
J. Inge Berget35 yrs#14B. Guèye
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A. Hansen23 yrs#33M. Svenningsen-Grønn17 yrs#81H. Tangen25 yrsJ. Gregersen21 yrs
O. Skarsem28 yrs
31 yrs
Sander Christiansen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 27 | 1,978 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 42 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 16 | 1,148 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 16 | 634 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 6.05 |
About Sander Christiansen
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Sander Christiansen has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 854 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sander Christiansen has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sander Christiansen has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (53% success rate). Sander Christiansen has contributed 4 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sander Christiansen has registered 22 tackles (10 won), 14 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 277 from 354 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Sander Christiansen has won 57 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Sander Christiansen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 14.
About Sander Christiansen
Sander Christiansen is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Sander Christiansen is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 29 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
Sander Christiansen's most recent match was away at Kristiansund on November 8th. Sarpsborg 08 drew 0-0. Sander Christiansen played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.03.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Sander Christiansen 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
Sander Christiansen 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.