Eirik Saunes
Norway
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Eirik Saunes 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Eirik Saunes has appeared in 16 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,271 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.50 | 45 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.35 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 56 |
Eirik Saunes has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 424 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Eirik Saunes has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 254 minutes. Eirik Saunes has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 881 | 62.40 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 710 | 50.30 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 57 | 4.04 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.14 | 46 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 6.30 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 168 | 11.90 | 93 |
Eirik Saunes has completed 710 of 881 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.35 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.50 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 73 | 5.17 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.84 | 53 |
| Touches | 1158 | 82.00 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 210 | 14.87 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.50 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.42 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.21 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eirik Saunes completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 73 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 2.62 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.77 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.42 | 81 |
| Clearances | 86 | 6.09 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 5.66 | 95 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Eirik Saunes makes 37 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 86 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.92 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.21 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.35 | 29 |
| 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 |
Eirik Saunes has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left center back (13 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
defenders
KFUM squad
B. Njie
28 yrs#10J. Gonstad20 yrs#17R. Eggen Vinge25 yrs#18M. Najafzadeh18 yrs#20
B. Martin Kristensen24 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
M. Tangen Vinjor26 yrs#9
H. Helland Hoseth27 yrs#14
S. Sjøkvist27 yrs#21
T. Sørås28 yrs#27M. Vuckovic
#30
B. Tobiassen19 yrs
Eirik Saunes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 16 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1271 minutes. Eirik Saunes has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eirik Saunes has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Eirik Saunes has contributed 7 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eirik Saunes has registered 37 tackles (25 won), 20 interceptions, and 86 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 710 from 881 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Eirik Saunes has won 73 of 134 total duels.
Discipline
Eirik Saunes has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 6.
About Eirik Saunes
Eirik Saunes is a 27-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 Lillestrøm on July 7th. KFUM drew 1-1. Eirik Saunes played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- September 12th4-1 lossatStart(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsLillestrøm(11 mins, rating 6.34)
- December 14th0-1 winatSandefjord(28 mins, rating 6.78)
- January 14th2-1 winvsKristiansund(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 14th2-4 lossvsMolde(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.12)
Next fixture
Eirik Saunes and KFUM are next in action on November 12th against Molde in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Molde vs KFUM match preview.
Teammates at KFUM
Eirik Saunes currently plays alongside Martin Tangen Vinjor, Brage Skaret, Isaiah Zion Kabi Skovsgaard, Håkon Røsten, Magnus Grødem, Eirik Saunes, Ayoub Aleesami, J. Flaten, Marko Vuckovic, Bjørn Martin Kristensen, Bilal Njie, T. Sørås, Emil Ødegaard, S. Sjøkvist, David Hickson, Fredrik Berglie, Robin Rasch, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Promise Ikojo Meliga, Havar Jensen, Mostafa Najafzadeh, Jonas Lange Hjorth, Rasmus Eggen Vinge, Håkon Helland Hoseth, Daniel Schneider, Brage Tobiassen, Julian Gonstad and Amin Nouri at KFUM.