Kristoffer Ajer
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Match-by-match stats
Kristoffer Ajer 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kristoffer Ajer has appeared in 27 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,811 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 31 | 2,140 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 6.64 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 36 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.50 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.30 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.10 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 37 |
Kristoffer Ajer has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 181 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kristoffer Ajer has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 906 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 706 | 35.10 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 565 | 28.10 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.24 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 29 |
| Backward passes | 71 | 3.53 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 77 | 3.83 | 24 |
Kristoffer Ajer has completed 565 of 706 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.55 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 105 | 5.22 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 61 | 3.03 | 81 |
| Touches | 1026 | 51.00 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 180 | 8.95 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.40 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.25 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.35 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.45 | 32 |
Kristoffer Ajer completes 3 dribbles at a 27% success rate and wins 105 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 1.84 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 1.09 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 0.89 | 36 |
| Clearances | 119 | 5.91 | 79 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 2.93 | 20 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 14 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Kristoffer Ajer makes 37 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 119 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.14 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 5.75 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.39 | 35 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kristoffer Ajer has committed 23 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (15 appearances), also at left back (5).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Kristoffer Ajer has scored 1 assist across 27 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1811 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kristoffer Ajer has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristoffer Ajer has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (27% success rate). Kristoffer Ajer has contributed 5 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristoffer Ajer has registered 37 tackles (22 won), 18 interceptions, and 119 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 565 from 706 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Kristoffer Ajer has won 105 of 194 total duels.
Discipline
Kristoffer Ajer has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 5.
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 England on June 26th. Brentford lost 1-2. Kristoffer Ajer played 120 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
Teammates at Brentford
Kristoffer Ajer currently plays alongside Matthew Cox, Fábio Carvalho, Ethan Pinnock, Hákon Valdimarsson, Michael Kayode, Kaye Furo, Igor Thiago, Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara, Caoimhín Kelleher, Yegor Yarmolyuk, Nathan Collins, Jaidon Anthony, Julian Eyestone, Benjamin Arthur, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade, Rico Henry, Yunus Konak, Ji-soo Kim, Jayden Meghoma, Sepp van den Berg, Benjamin Fredrick, Ellery Balcombe, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen, Callum Wilson, Gustavo Nunes, Jannik Schuster, Jordan Henderson, Antoni Milambo, Kristoffer Ajer, Aaron Hickey and Josh Dasilva at Brentford.