Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Bodo/Glimt.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 28 | 6 | 2 | 2183 | 7.59 |
 UEFA Champions League | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1290 | 6.99 |
Scout report
O. Bjørtuft is a 27-year-old central defender at Bodo/Glimt, enjoying a standout season — 6 goals and 2 assists in 28 appearances, a Season grade of 44, top 9% of Eliteserien centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 39.6, ranking 78th of 219 in the Eliteserien. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (83.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.9 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bjørtuft.
Judged on this season alone, Bjørtuft graded 44 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 9% of the 34 centre-backs in the Eliteserien, on 11 clean sheets and 1.896 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 29 → 44). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 40, top 33% of the 34 centre-backs in the Eliteserien. At 27 Bjørtuft is in his prime years, and a market index of 11.9 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Bjørtuft is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Bodo/Glimt finished 2nd of 16 · a title-challenging side
1.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 28 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd 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 6 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 83.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.33 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central defender.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.9 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 39.6, Bjørtuft carries the 11th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Eliteserien (top 33%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.9 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
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