Niklas Fuglestad
Norway
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Niklas Fuglestad 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Niklas Fuglestad has appeared in 15 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 661 minutes at an average rating of 5.84. 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 | 2 | 0.30 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.54 | 84 |
| Shots | 20 | 2.70 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.00 | 91 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.95 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.95 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.20 | 49 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.23 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.27 | 73 |
Niklas Fuglestad has taken 20 shots with 7 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.6 expected goals (xG), 3.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niklas Fuglestad has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. Niklas Fuglestad has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 89th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 184 | 25.10 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 131 | 17.80 | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.82 | 25 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.54 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 10.21 | 71 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 1.77 | 6 |
Niklas Fuglestad has completed 131 of 184 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.36 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 3.68 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 26 | 3.54 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.68 | 49 |
| Touches | 326 | 44.40 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 120 | 16.34 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.82 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.54 | 8 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.82 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niklas Fuglestad completes 10 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.23 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.41 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.54 | 21 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.95 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 2.86 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Niklas Fuglestad makes 9 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.23 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.68 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.77 | 20 |
| 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 |
Niklas Fuglestad has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right midfielder (7 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
24 yrsNiklas Fuglestad previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 96 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 7 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6.89 |
About Niklas Fuglestad
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Niklas Fuglestad has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 15 appearances (8 starts), totalling 661 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Fuglestad has attempted 20 shots with 7 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.64 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Fuglestad has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (37% success rate). Niklas Fuglestad has contributed 9 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Fuglestad has registered 9 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 131 from 184 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Fuglestad has won 26 of 78 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Fuglestad has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 4.
About Niklas Fuglestad
Niklas Fuglestad is a 20-year-old forward playing for Viking in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Niklas Fuglestad is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 20 May 2006.
Most recent appearance
Niklas Fuglestad's most recent match was away at Aalesund on September 12th. Viking won 2-1. Niklas Fuglestad played 19 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- September 12th2-1 winvsAalesund(19 mins, rating 6.8)
- April 19th2-2 drawatDinamo Zagreb(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 12th2-1 lossatRosenborg(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th2-1 winvsSarpsborg 08(3 mins, rating 0)
- May 30th0-3 winatStart(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Niklas Fuglestad and Viking are next in action on November 4th against Sandefjord in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sandefjord vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Viking
Niklas Fuglestad currently plays alongside Vetle Auklend, Zlatko Tripic, A. Cosic, Lubomir Belko, Peter Christiansen, Kristoffer Haugen, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Henrik Falchener, Arild Østbø, Veton Berisha, Nick D'Agostino, Jesper Daland, Herman Haugen, Henrik Heggheim, Tobias Moi, Niklas Fuglestad, Henrik Bjørdal, Romano Postema, Essien Bassey, Sondre Bjørshol, Viljar Vevatne, Anders Bærtelsen, Martin Ove Roseth, Gianni Stensness, Kristoffer Askildsen, Joe Bell, Ola Visted and Erik Botheim at Viking.