Eirik Saunes stats
Norway
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E. Saunes
KFUMDefender
E. Saunes vs Kristiansund
1 game played, 1 more on the benchEirik Saunes's next match is on Sunday at 16:00 against Kristiansund. See how Eirik Saunes did in earlier matches against Kristiansund.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Sep 28, 2025 |
KRIvKFU
Sunday 16:00Sun 16:00Before the next match
Kristiansund v KFUM, SundayWhat Kristiansund allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Kristiansund in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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Odds OutliersEirik Saunes 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Eirik Saunes has appeared in 21 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,697 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Attacking stats
Eirik Saunes has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 242 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 1.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Eirik Saunes has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 189 minutes. Eirik Saunes has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Eirik Saunes has completed 857 of 1076 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Eirik Saunes completes 8 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 101 duels .
Defending stats
Eirik Saunes makes 43 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 103 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Eirik Saunes has committed 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left center back (13 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
KFUM squad
B. Njie
28 yrs#10J. Gonstad20 yrs#17R. Eggen Vinge25 yrs#18M. Najafzadeh18 yrs#20
B. Martin Kristensen
24 yrs#22
M. Wolff Eikrem36 yrs#23
M. Grødem28 yrs#28I. Zion Kabi Skovsgaard15 yrs#29
D. Hickson29 yrs#42P. Ikojo Meliga
19 yrsJ. Flaten24 yrs#6
R. Rasch32 yrs#7
B. Tobiassen20 yrs#8
M. Tangen Vinjor27 yrs#9O. Visted21 yrs#11
H. Helland Hoseth27 yrs#14
S. Sjøkvist27 yrs#21
T. Sørås28 yrs#27M. Vuckovic
#30
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 28 | 2,498 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 55 | 6.89 |
About Eirik Saunes
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Eirik Saunes has featured across 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1697 minutes. Eirik Saunes has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.39 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eirik Saunes has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (62% success rate). Eirik Saunes has contributed 11 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eirik Saunes has registered 43 tackles (28 won), 28 interceptions, and 103 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 857 from 1076 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Eirik Saunes has won 101 of 192 total duels.
Discipline
Eirik Saunes has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 13.
About Eirik Saunes
Eirik Saunes is a 28-year-old defender playing for KFUM in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Eirik Saunes is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 22 September 1998.
Most recent appearance
Eirik Saunes's most recent match was away at Tromsø on February 10th. KFUM drew 1-1. Eirik Saunes played 66 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Eirik Saunes and KFUM are next in action on February 18th against Kristiansund in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kristiansund vs KFUM match preview.
Teammates at KFUM
Eirik Saunes currently plays alongside Magnus Grødem, Ayoub Aleesami, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Martin Tangen Vinjor, S. Sjøkvist, Brage Skaret, J. Flaten, Isaiah Zion Kabi Skovsgaard, Jonas Lange Hjorth, Emil Ødegaard, Rasmus Eggen Vinge, David Hickson, T. Sørås, Bjørn Martin Kristensen, Fredrik Berglie, Marko Vuckovic, Håkon Røsten, Promise Ikojo Meliga, Robin Rasch, Bilal Njie, Eirik Saunes, Havar Jensen, Brage Tobiassen, Håkon Helland Hoseth, Julian Gonstad, Mostafa Najafzadeh, Daniel Schneider, Amin Nouri and Ola Visted at KFUM.