Kristoffer Ajer
Norway
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Kristoffer Ajer 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Kristoffer Ajer has appeared in 3 Premier League matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 41 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.67 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Kristoffer Ajer has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 270 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kristoffer Ajer has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 135 minutes. Kristoffer Ajer has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 47th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 121 | 40.30 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 96 | 32.00 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.33 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Backward passes | 6 | 2.00 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 5.67 | 52 |
Kristoffer Ajer has completed 96 of 121 passes at 79% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.33 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 20 | 6.67 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 5.33 | 98 |
| Touches | 160 | 53.30 | 20 |
| Possession lost | 26 | 8.67 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.67 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kristoffer Ajer completes 0 dribbles and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.67 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.33 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.00 | 58 |
| Clearances | 25 | 8.33 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 2.33 | 23 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Kristoffer Ajer makes 2 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.33 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.00 | 53 |
| 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 |
Kristoffer Ajer has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kristoffer Ajer previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 613 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.00 |
 World Cup | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.83 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 27 | 1,811 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 6.61 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 232 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6.96 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,443 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 6.40 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.45 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.91 |
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 1,861 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 38 | 6.89 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.94 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 766 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.44 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,987 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 6.84 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.47 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.32 |
About Kristoffer Ajer
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Kristoffer Ajer has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. Kristoffer Ajer has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristoffer Ajer has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Kristoffer Ajer has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristoffer Ajer has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 96 from 121 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Kristoffer Ajer has won 20 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
Kristoffer Ajer has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
About Kristoffer Ajer
Kristoffer Ajer is a 28-year-old defender playing for Brentford in the Premier League, representing Norway. Kristoffer Ajer is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 17 April 1998.
Most recent appearance
Kristoffer Ajer's most recent match was away at Sunderland on January 4th. Brentford drew 1-1. Kristoffer Ajer played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- January 4th1-1 drawvsSunderland(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- June 20th1-1 drawatLeeds United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.14)
- June 19th1-6 winatBirmingham City(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 19th3-0 winvsTottenham Hotspur(90 mins, rating 7.27)
- June 26th1-2 lossvsEngland(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Kristoffer Ajer and Brentford are next in action on March 5th against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford match preview.
Teammates at Brentford
Kristoffer Ajer currently plays alongside Igor Thiago, Vitaly Janelt, Yegor Yarmolyuk, Mathias Jensen, Dango Ouattara, Caoimhín Kelleher, Kristoffer Ajer, Jaidon Anthony, Ellery Balcombe, Mikkel Damsgaard, Benjamin Fredrick, Fábio Carvalho, Callum Wilson, Sepp van den Berg, Antoni Milambo, Hákon Valdimarsson, Kaye Furo, Mamadou Sangaré, Kevin Schade, Rico Henry, Keane Lewis-Potter, Michael Kayode, Ji-soo Kim, Jannik Schuster, Gustavo Nunes, Nathan Collins, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Aaron Hickey and Josh Dasilva at Brentford.