Eric Kitolano
Norway
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Eric Kitolano 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Eric Kitolano has appeared in 7 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 489 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. 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 | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.50 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.37 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.55 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.92 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.30 | 54 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.92 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.37 | 83 |
Eric Kitolano has taken 8 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 61 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Eric Kitolano has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 98 minutes. Eric Kitolano has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 155 | 28.50 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 110 | 20.20 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.92 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 6.99 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 3.87 | 38 |
Eric Kitolano has completed 110 of 155 passes at 71% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.18 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.29 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.1% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 22 | 4.05 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.55 | 36 |
| Touches | 247 | 45.50 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 13.62 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.55 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 2.02 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.29 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eric Kitolano completes 1 dribbles at a 14% success rate and wins 22 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.29 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.74 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.10 | 64 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.66 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 2.94 | 11 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Eric Kitolano makes 7 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.74 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.18 | 73 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 2.76 | 64 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Eric Kitolano has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Eric Kitolano previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 24 | 1,380 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 23 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 5 | 162 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6.98 |
 Champions League | 4 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.19 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 23 | 1,147 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 13 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,052 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 28 | 2,376 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 41 | 6.95 |
About Eric Kitolano
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Eric Kitolano has featured across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 489 minutes. Eric Kitolano has attempted 8 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.61 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eric Kitolano has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (14% success rate). Eric Kitolano has contributed 7 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eric Kitolano has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 110 from 155 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Eric Kitolano has won 22 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Eric Kitolano has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 11.
About Eric Kitolano
Eric Kitolano is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Eric Kitolano is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 2 September 1997.
Most recent appearance
Eric Kitolano's most recent match was away at Fredrikstad on December 14th. Lillestrøm lost 1-4. Eric Kitolano played 72 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- December 14th1-4 lossvsFredrikstad(72 mins, rating 6.42)
- September 17th2-1 winvsEgnatia Rrogozhinë(44 mins, rating 0)
- July 19th0-0 drawatEgnatia Rrogozhinë(10 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 7th1-1 drawatKFUM(15 mins, rating 6.3)
- April 8th0-2 winatVålerenga(46 mins, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
Eric Kitolano and Lillestrøm are next in action on March 28th against Brann in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Lillestrøm match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Eric Kitolano currently plays alongside Yaw Paintsil, Stefan Hagerup, Daniel Bassi, Gustav Nordh, Filip Ottosson, Linus Alperud, Harald Woxen, Camil Jebara, Sturla Ottesen, Stian Kristiansen, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Sander Moen Foss, Espen Garnås, Pontus Dahlberg, Gustav Nyheim, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Frederik Elkær, Ruben Gabrielsen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Eric Kitolano, Henrik Melland, Kevin Krygård and Lars Ranger at Lillestrøm.