Kristoffer Ajer

NOR

• #3 • Center Back

Kristoffer Ajer

NOR

• #3 • Center Back

Club

Brentford

League

Premier League

Position

Center Back

Role

Controlled Center Back

Birthdate (Age)

Apr 17, 1998 (28)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'6"

Weight

203 lb

National Team

Norway

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

75.7

88/974

Impact score

6.6

534/974

Defender rank

50th

50/356

All rank

178th

178/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

33rd/356 DEF

Passing

201st/352 DEF

1 V 1 Defending

90th/342 DEF

71.7

Aerial Duel

3rd/327 DEF

83.6

Positioning

35th/351 DEF

82.9

Blocking

5th/344 DEF

88.3

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Minutes

558

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 25, 2:00pm UTC

Hull City

Brentford

MKM Stadium • Peacock

Oct 31, 3:00pm UTC

Brentford

Forest

Gtech Community Stadium

Nov 8, 2:00pm UTC

Brighton

Brentford

The American Express Community Stadium

Nov 23, 8:00pm UTC

Brentford

Everton

Gtech Community Stadium

News

Jul 5, 2026

Active in win over Brazil

Ajer recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Brazil.

Analysis: Ajer was heavily involved in passing play, helping his side dominate possession against tough opposition in the second knockout round of the 2026 World Cup. While the five clearances were his lowest count in his four matches played so far, he remains the team's leader with an average of 8.0 clearances per contest. He'll aim to contribute through his usual passes and defensive stats in future clashes.

Jun 30, 2026

Busy defensively

Ajer recorded three tackles (two won) and 13 clearances in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Cote D'ivoire.

Analysis: Ajer had everything to do defensively throughout Tuesday's win. The defender was busy throughout the match and recorded a match-high 13 clearances. He's always an active part of the defense and with the style Norway play, where they invite pressure at times, he has the chance to tally some impressive contributions.