Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Viking.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 29 | 3 | 4 | 2542 | 7.34 |
 NM Cupen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | — |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 7.25 |
Scout report
J. Bell is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at Viking, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 48, top 15% of Eliteserien defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 40.6, ranking 61st of 219 in the Eliteserien. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (94.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.79 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bell.
Judged on this season alone, Bell graded 48 — a strong campaign that ranks top 16% of the 13 defensive midfielders in the Eliteserien, on 3 goals, 4 assists and 3.788 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 40 → 48). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 41, top 24% of the 13 defensive midfielders in the Eliteserien. At 27 Bell is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Viking finished 1st of 16 · a title-challenging side
3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 94.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.25 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Defensive volume. 3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 40.6, Bell carries the 3rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Eliteserien (top 24%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
