M. Koch
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 29 | 0 | 2 | 2604 | 7.06 |
 NM Cupen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | — |
Scout report
M. Koch is a 32-year-old central defender at Sarpsborg 08 FF, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 2 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 41% of Eliteserien centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 22.1, ranking 184th of 219 in the Eliteserien. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (96.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Koch.
Judged on this season alone, Koch graded 28 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 14th of 34 of the 34 centre-backs in the Eliteserien, on 6 clean sheets and 3.145 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 11 → 28). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 22, 28th of 34 of the 34 centre-backs in the Eliteserien. At 32 Koch is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 2.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Koch is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Sarpsborg 08 FF finished 9th of 16 · a mid-table side
3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 96.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 22.1, Koch carries the 28th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Eliteserien of 34. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
