Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
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Ruben Yttergård Jenssen 2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has appeared in 15 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,293 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. 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 | 48 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.49 | 81 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.60 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 47 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.07 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.14 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.40 | 96 |
| Key passes | 38 | 2.60 | 98 |
| Chances created | 31 | 2.16 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.63 | 97 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has taken 8 shots with 5 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 162 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has 6 assists and 38 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 592 | 41.20 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 487 | 33.90 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.60 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 1.39 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 134 | 9.33 | 66 |
| Passes (final third) | 80 | 5.57 | 64 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has completed 487 of 592 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 20 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 | 4 | 0.28 | 16 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.97 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 32 | 2.23 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.35 | 25 |
| Touches | 794 | 55.30 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 183 | 12.74 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.49 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.84 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 1.18 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.77 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.49 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.63 | 28 |
| Clearances | 14 | 0.97 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 3.41 | 26 |
| 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 | 49 |
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen makes 11 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 118 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.42 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.25 | 5 |
| 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 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly central midfielder (15 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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21 yrsRuben Yttergård Jenssen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1293 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has attempted 8 shots with 5 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has created 31 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has contributed 38 key passes and 55 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 9 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 487 from 592 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has won 32 of 79 total duels.
Discipline
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 12.
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 HamKam on August 17th. Tromsø won 1-4. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen played 79 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 5 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.93.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen and Tromsø are next in action on November 19th against Hradec Králové in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tromsø vs Hradec Králové match preview.
Teammates at Tromsø
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen currently plays alongside Jakob Haugaard, Leo Cornic, Isak Dahlqvist, David Edvardsson, Tobias Guddal, V. Ekblom, Mathias Tønnessen, Daniel Braut, Sander Innvær, Jens Hjertø-Dahl, Mads Mikkelsen, Vetle Skjærvik, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen, Lars Olden Larsen, Frederik Christensen, Abderrahmane Sarr, Heine Åsen Larsen, Jesper Andreas Grundt, Troy Engseth Nyhammer, Alexander Thongla-Iad Warneryd, Isak Vådebu, Ole Lauvli, Casper Öyvann and Ieltsin Camões at Tromsø.