Gianni Stensness
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Match-by-match stats
Gianni Stensness 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Gianni Stensness has appeared in 11 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 946 minutes at an average rating of 7.33. 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 | 3 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.29 | 89 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.80 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.80 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.86 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.19 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.60 | 54 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.48 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Gianni Stensness has taken 19 shots with 8 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gianni Stensness has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 189 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 | 635 | 60.40 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 547 | 52.00 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 3.81 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 5.14 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 108 | 10.27 | 88 |
Gianni Stensness has completed 547 of 635 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.29 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.29 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Duels won | 65 | 6.18 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 4.38 | 96 |
| Touches | 788 | 75.00 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 102 | 9.70 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.29 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.67 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.38 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gianni Stensness completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 65 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.95 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.57 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.24 | 67 |
| Clearances | 64 | 6.09 | 79 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 4.00 | 58 |
| 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 |
Gianni Stensness makes 10 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 64 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 95 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.24 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.29 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 1.90 | 55 |
| 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 |
Gianni Stensness has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (11 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrsGianni Stensness previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 6 | 294 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 25 | 1,853 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 9 | 810 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 18 | 1,382 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 14 | 1,179 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7.12 |
About Gianni Stensness
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Gianni Stensness has scored 3 goals across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 946 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Gianni Stensness has attempted 19 shots with 8 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gianni Stensness has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Gianni Stensness has contributed 6 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gianni Stensness has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 13 interceptions, and 64 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 547 from 635 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Gianni Stensness has won 65 of 103 total duels.
Discipline
Gianni Stensness has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 7.
About Gianni Stensness
Gianni Stensness is a 27-year-old defender playing for Viking in the Eliteserien, representing New Zealand. Gianni Stensness is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 7 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Gianni Stensness's most recent match was away at Sandefjord on January 30th. Viking won 2-1. Gianni Stensness played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- January 30th2-1 winvsSandefjord(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- October 17th1-0 lossatSarpsborg 08(90 mins, rating 8.15)
- May 14th6-3 winvsStart(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.04)
- January 20th0-2 winatKFUM(90 mins, rating 7.5)
- July 11th3-0 winvsRosenborg(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Gianni Stensness and Viking are next in action on February 23rd against Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Viking
Gianni Stensness currently plays alongside Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Veton Berisha, Arild Østbø, Kristoffer Askildsen, A. Cosic, Herman Haugen, Sondre Bjørshol, Anders Bærtelsen, Kristoffer Haugen, Ola Visted, Lubomir Belko, Joe Bell, Henrik Heggheim, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Peter Christiansen, Niklas Fuglestad, Zlatko Tripic, Henrik Falchener, Martin Ove Roseth, Ruben Alte, Gianni Stensness, Viljar Vevatne, Edvin Austbø, Vetle Auklend, Romano Postema, Tobias Moi and Nick D'Agostino at Viking.