Eirik Saunes
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Eirik Saunes 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Eirik Saunes has appeared in 13 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,142 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. 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 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 19 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.32 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Eirik Saunes has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 381 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Eirik Saunes has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 286 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 813 | 64.10 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 660 | 52.00 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 53 | 4.18 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.16 | 46 |
| Backward passes | 79 | 6.23 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 146 | 11.51 | 93 |
Eirik Saunes has completed 660 of 813 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.32 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.47 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 69 | 5.44 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 2.05 | 61 |
| Touches | 1063 | 83.80 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 184 | 14.50 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.55 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.47 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.16 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eirik Saunes completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 2.68 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.81 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.50 | 82 |
| Clearances | 78 | 6.15 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 75 | 5.91 | 97 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Eirik Saunes makes 34 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 78 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.95 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.42 | 28 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left center back (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 13 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1142 minutes. Eirik Saunes has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eirik Saunes has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Eirik Saunes has contributed 6 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eirik Saunes has registered 34 tackles (23 won), 19 interceptions, and 78 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 660 from 813 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Eirik Saunes has won 69 of 123 total duels.
Discipline
Eirik Saunes has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 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 November 8th. KFUM lost 2-1. Eirik Saunes played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- November 8th2-1 lossatLillestrøm(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- April 2nd0-2 lossvsBodø / Glimt(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- April 20th0-0 drawvsTromsø(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- February 14th2-0 winvsRosenborg(90 mins, rating 8.15)
- February 20th2-1 lossatBrann(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.31)
Next fixture
Eirik Saunes and KFUM are next in action on November 14th against Molde in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KFUM vs Molde match preview.
Teammates at KFUM
Eirik Saunes currently plays alongside S. Sjøkvist, Teodor Berg Haltvik, Joachim Prent-Eckbo, Martin Tangen Vinjor, Daniel Schneider, Magnus Grødem, Brage Tobiassen, T. Sørås, Mostafa Najafzadeh, Jonas Lange Hjorth, Robin Rasch, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Brage Skaret, Marko Vuckovic, Bilal Njie, Havar Jensen, Emil Ødegaard, Eirik Saunes, Håkon Helland Hoseth, David Hickson, Moussa Njie, Rasmus Eggen Vinge, Momodou Lion Njie, Fredrik Berglie, Amin Nouri, Bjørn Martin Kristensen and Ayoub Aleesami at KFUM.