Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Norway
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Ruben Yttergård Jenssen 2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has appeared in 18 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,563 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.40 | 69 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.50 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 47 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.06 | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.12 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Key passes | 42 | 2.40 | 96 |
| Chances created | 34 | 1.96 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.52 | 92 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has taken 8 shots with 5 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 195 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has 6 assists and 42 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 46 minutes. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has set up 48 shots for teammates, worth 6.1 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 | 726 | 41.80 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 606 | 34.90 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.44 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 23 | 1.32 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 172 | 9.90 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 98 | 5.64 | 61 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has completed 606 of 726 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 23 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.29 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.09 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 35 | 2.02 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.35 | 20 |
| Touches | 976 | 56.20 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 223 | 12.84 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.58 | 34 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.75 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.09 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen completes 5 dribbles at a 26% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.63 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.40 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.69 | 33 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.04 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 61 | 3.51 | 27 |
| 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 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen makes 11 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 142 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.40 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 1.15 | 3 |
| 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 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly central midfielder (18 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Tromsø squad
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27 yrs#7
D. Braut21 yrs#9I. Camões
27 yrs#20H. Åsen Larsen24 yrs#22N. Jakobsen Hristov26 yrs
V. Erlien28 yrsD. Edvardsson
24 yrs#5J. Grundt23 yrs#8
T. Nyhammer20 yrs#10
R. Yttergård Jenssen38 yrs#11S. Prestmo19 yrs#14I. Dahlqvist24 yrs#17
M. Bjørlo30 yrs#70
21 yrs
34 yrs
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.48 |
 Europa League | 2 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 30 | 2,700 | 2 | 8 | 61 | 21 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,376 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,610 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 46 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,430 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 45 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,610 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 56 | 7.13 |
About Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has scored 1 goal and 6 assists across 18 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1563 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has attempted 8 shots with 5 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has created 34 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (26% success rate). Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has contributed 42 key passes and 69 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 12 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 606 from 726 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has won 35 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 13.
About Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen is a 38-year-old midfielder playing for Tromsø in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen is left-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 4 May 1988.
Most recent appearance
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen's most recent match was away at Sarpsborg 08 on September 12th. Tromsø drew 0-0. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- September 12th0-0 drawvsSarpsborg 08(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- November 18th4-0 lossatBrighton & Hove Albion(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- July 19th0-0 drawvsBrighton & Hove Albion(90 mins, rating 6.4)
- May 14th3-2 lossatMolde(90 mins, rating 6.27)
- May 19th2-1 winvsCFR Cluj(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen and Tromsø are next in action on February 13th against Kristiansund in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kristiansund vs Tromsø match preview.
Teammates at Tromsø
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen currently plays alongside David Edvardsson, Jesper Grundt, Vince Osuji, Nikolay Jakobsen Hristov, Sander Håvik Innvær, Ole Kristian Lauvli, Ieltsin Camões, Isak Vådebu, Casper Øyvann, Benjamin Myrvold, Mathias Tønnessen, Jakob Haugaard, Mads Mikkelsen, Heine Åsen Larsen, Troy Nyhammer, Isak Dahlqvist, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen, Alexander Warneryd, Sigurd Prestmo, Morten Bjørlo, Lars Olden Larsen, Vetle Skjærvik, Vegard Erlien, Leon Hien, Musa Jatta and Daniel Braut at Tromsø.