Gianni Stensness stats
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Odds OutliersGianni Stensness 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Gianni Stensness has appeared in 21 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,846 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Attacking stats
Gianni Stensness has taken 27 shots with 11 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gianni Stensness has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 231 minutes. Gianni Stensness has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Gianni Stensness has completed 1008 of 1170 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Gianni Stensness completes 4 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
Gianni Stensness makes 18 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 112 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 103 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Gianni Stensness has committed 23 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right center back (20 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Viking squad
N. D'Agostino
28 yrs#9
Z. Tripic
33 yrs#10
R. Postema
24 yrs#11
V. Berisha
32 yrs#14
A. Cosic
20 yrs#19
P. Christiansen
26 yrs#20
E. Botheim26 yrs#22N. Fuglestad20 yrs#23
K. Askildsen25 yrs#7
J. Bell
27 yrs#8
H. Bjørdal29 yrs#16
S. Kvia-Egeskog23 yrs#26T. Moi20 yrs#29J. Segadal Hansen21 yrs#33
27 yrs
24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.82 |
Champions League2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 6 | 294 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5.65 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 25 | 1,853 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 7.13 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 9 | 810 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6.99 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 18 | 1,382 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 6.99 |
2021
| 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 4 goals across 21 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1846 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Gianni Stensness has attempted 27 shots with 11 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gianni Stensness has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (100% success rate). Gianni Stensness has contributed 9 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gianni Stensness has registered 18 tackles (12 won), 24 interceptions, and 112 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1008 from 1170 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Gianni Stensness has won 97 of 159 total duels.
Discipline
Gianni Stensness has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 14.
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 at home against Fredrikstad on March 25th. Viking won 3-2. Gianni Stensness played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- March 25th3-2 winvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 6.3)
- August 15th3-3 drawvsFC Bayern München(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.41)
- June 11th0-2 winatBrann(90 mins, rating 7.75)
- March 12th3-0 winvsLillestrøm(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.9)
- September 28th8-1 winvsKristiansund(90 mins, rating 7.19)
Next fixture
Gianni Stensness and Viking are next in action on July 11th against Aston Villa in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aston Villa vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Viking
Gianni Stensness currently plays alongside Arild Østbø, Henrik Falchener, Lubomir Belko, Kristoffer Haugen, A. Cosic, Henrik Bjørdal, Jesper Daland, Joe Bell, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Essien Bassey, Niklas Fuglestad, Romano Postema, Tobias Moi, Nick D'Agostino, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Vetle Auklend, Veton Berisha, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripic, Herman Haugen, Henrik Heggheim, Viljar Vevatne, Sondre Bjørshol, Anders Bærtelsen, Martin Ove Roseth, Gianni Stensness, Kristoffer Askildsen and Erik Botheim at Viking.