Sander Christiansen
Norway
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S. Christiansen
Sarpsborg 08MidfielderSander Christiansen 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Sander Christiansen has appeared in 16 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,304 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. 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 | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.14 | 29 |
| Shots | 24 | 1.70 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.50 | 54 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 54 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.69 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.48 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 81 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.60 | 11 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.41 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 30 |
Sander Christiansen has taken 24 shots with 7 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.7 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 midfielders. Sander Christiansen has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 217 minutes. Sander Christiansen has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 47th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 554 | 38.20 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 443 | 30.60 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.45 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 111 | 7.66 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 57 | 3.93 | 40 |
Sander Christiansen has completed 443 of 554 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.62 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.31 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 74 | 5.11 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.17 | 69 |
| Touches | 804 | 55.50 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 161 | 11.11 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.35 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.31 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.48 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sander Christiansen completes 9 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.07 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.04 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.66 | 90 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.28 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 4.14 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.14 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Sander Christiansen makes 30 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.97 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.14 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 2.28 | 41 |
| 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 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Sarpsborg 08 squad
C. Mmaee
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S. Sörli
30 yrs#10
D. Karlsbakk23 yrs#11M. Opoku
21 yrs#15F. Carstensen24 yrs#16N. Williams
24 yrs#17
A. Sher23 yrs#6S. Christiansen25 yrs#8B. Guèye
19 yrs#18V. Emanuel Halvorsen22 yrs#22
A. Hansen23 yrs#33
O. Skarsem28 yrs#77M. Svenningsen-Grønn18 yrs#81
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 16 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1304 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sander Christiansen has attempted 24 shots with 7 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.70 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sander Christiansen has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (47% success rate). Sander Christiansen has contributed 8 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sander Christiansen has registered 30 tackles (15 won), 24 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 443 from 554 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Sander Christiansen has won 74 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
Sander Christiansen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 19.
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 Tromsø on September 12th. Sarpsborg 08 drew 0-0. Sander Christiansen played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Sander Christiansen 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
Sander Christiansen currently plays alongside Sondre Sörli, Mathias Svenningsen-Grønn, Sander Christiansen, Sigurd Rosted, Luca Høyland, Claus Niyukuri, Olaus Skarsem, Peter Reinhardsen, Daniel Karlsbakk, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, 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.