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Position stats3 appearances at RM against Aston Villa in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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As a right midfielder, Niklas Fuglestad has appeared in 19 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 755 minutes at an average rating of 6.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Attacking stats
Niklas Fuglestad has taken 24 shots with 10 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.2 expected goals (xG), 4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niklas Fuglestad has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. Niklas Fuglestad has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 2.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Niklas Fuglestad has completed 167 of 227 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Niklas Fuglestad completes 14 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 34 duels .
Defending stats
Niklas Fuglestad makes 11 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Niklas Fuglestad has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right midfielder (7 appearances), also at right winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Viking squad
N. D'Agostino
28 yrs#9
Z. Tripic
33 yrs#10
R. Postema
24 yrs#11
V. Berisha
32 yrs#14A. Cosic
20 yrs#19
P. Christiansen
26 yrs#20
E. Botheim26 yrs#22N. Fuglestad20 yrs#23
K. Askildsen25 yrs#7
J. Bell
27 yrs#8
H. Bjørdal29 yrs#16
S. Kvia-Egeskog23 yrs#26T. Moi20 yrs#29J. Segadal Hansen21 yrs#33
27 yrs
24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 96 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
2024
| 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 3 goals and 2 assists across 19 appearances (9 starts), totalling 755 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Niklas Fuglestad has attempted 24 shots with 10 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niklas Fuglestad has created 13 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 14 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (44% success rate). Niklas Fuglestad has contributed 13 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niklas Fuglestad has registered 11 tackles (5 won), 5 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 167 from 227 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Niklas Fuglestad has won 34 of 93 total duels.
Discipline
Niklas Fuglestad has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 5.
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 at home against Fredrikstad on March 25th. Viking won 3-2. Niklas Fuglestad played 46 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
- March 25th3-2 winvsFredrikstad(46 mins, rating 6.56)
- August 15th3-3 drawvsFC Bayern München(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 11th0-2 winatBrann(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 12th3-0 winvsLillestrøm(7 mins, rating 6.55)
- September 28th8-1 winvsKristiansund(26 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.17)
Next fixture
Niklas Fuglestad and Viking are next in action on July 11th against Aston Villa in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aston Villa vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Viking
Niklas Fuglestad currently plays alongside Arild Østbø, Henrik Falchener, Lubomir Belko, Kristoffer Haugen, A. Cosic, Henrik Bjørdal, Jesper Daland, Joe Bell, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Essien Bassey, Niklas Fuglestad, Romano Postema, Tobias Moi, Nick D'Agostino, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Vetle Auklend, Veton Berisha, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripic, Herman Haugen, Henrik Heggheim, Viljar Vevatne, Sondre Bjørshol, Anders Bærtelsen, Martin Ove Roseth, Gianni Stensness, Kristoffer Askildsen and Erik Botheim at Viking.