Kristoffer Velde

POT

• #99 • Right Winger

Kristoffer Velde

POT

• #99 • Right Winger

Nationality

Norway

Position (Secondary)

RW (LW)

Role

Half-Space Orchestrator

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 9, 1999 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

143 lb

Club

Portland Timbers

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

75.8

43/701

Impact score

7.2

57/701

Forward rank

25th

25/243

All rank

41st

41/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

16th/247 FWD

75.8

Crossing

7th/205 FWD

79.6

Passing

79th/246 FWD

63.5

Dribbling

32nd/220 FWD

72.9

Ball Carrying

101st/221 FWD

64.5

Tackle Resistance

1st/239 FWD

85.7

Shooting

16th/224 FWD

78.8

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1631

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

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News

May 24, 2026

Strong effort from flank

Velde had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Analysis: Across the Timbers' last four games, Velde averaged 3.8 chances created and 2.5 accurate crosses, excelling out wide. Going into the World Cup respite, his 2026 season's 14 appearances feature one assist on 53 corners, 25 chances created and 24 accurate crosses.

May 21, 2026

Sends in nine crosses in loss

Velde registered four shots (two on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Analysis: Velde led Portland in crosses as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder is now averaging 7.4 crosses in 13 starts. He also took the most shots for his side in the match.