Kristian Opseth Explained

Kristian Opseth
Fullname:Kristian Fardal Opseth
Birth Date:6 January 1990
Birth Place:Kaupanger, Norway
Height:1.880NaN0
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Stabæk
Clubnumber:22
Youthclubs1:Kaupanger
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Førde
Caps1:42
Goals1:36
Years2:2014–2017
Clubs2:Sogndal
Caps2:54
Goals2:18
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Bodø/Glimt (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:10
Years4:2017–2019
Clubs4:Bodø/Glimt
Caps4:47
Goals4:28
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Erzurumspor
Caps5:12
Goals5:1
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Adelaide United
Caps6:21
Goals6:6
Years7:2020–2021
Clubs7:Bengaluru
Caps7:15
Goals7:1
Years8:2021–2023
Clubs8:Sarpsborg 08
Caps8:55
Goals8:15
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Stabæk
Caps9:6
Goals9:1
Club-Update:13 June 2024

Kristian Fardal Opseth (born 6 January 1990) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a striker for Stabæk.

Career

Opseth started his career with Kaupanger before joining Førde.[1]

Sogndal

He joined Sogndal in 2014, and made his debut in a 3–0 defeat against Stabæk.

Bodø/Glimt

Opseth later joined Bodø/Glimt.[2] In 2017, he became the all-time top scorer of the Norwegian First Division, having scored 28 goals in 30 matches.

Erzurumspor

Opseth joined Turkish side Erzurumspor on 23 January 2019.[3]

Adelaide

On 31 July 2019, Opseth joined Australian club Adelaide United.[4] In October 2020, it was announced by Bruce Djite that Opseth had left Adelaide United.[5]

Bengaluru

On 20 October 2020, Kristian Opseth joined Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC.

Sarpsborg 08

On 3 March 2021, he returned to Norway, signing a two-year contract with Sarpsborg 08.[6]

Stabæk

After Sarpsborg 08 chose not to renew Opseth's contract after the 2023 season, Stabæk announced in March 2023 that they had signed Opseth on a two-year contract.[7] [8]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Førde20123. divisjon2426002426
20132. divisjon1810001810
Total4236004236
Sogndal2014Tippeligaen10030130
20151. divisjon2616212817
2016Tippeligaen18231213
Total5418826220
Bodø/Glimt (loan)20171. divisjon1310221512
Bodø/Glimt1718001718
20183010433413
Total6038656643
Erzurumspor2018–19Süper Lig12100121
Adelaide United2019–20A-League21630246
Bengaluru2020–21Indian Super League15000150
Sarpsborg 082021Eliteserien16534199
202213241173
2023278563214
Total561512116826
Stabæk20241. divisjon100010
Career Total2611142918290132

Honours

Club

Sogndal
Bodø/Glimt
Adelaide United

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kristian Fardal Opseth. TV 2. no. altomfotball.no. 6 September 2014.
  2. http://www.sognavis.no/siste-nytt/sport/no-er-han-klar-for-bodglimt No er han klar for Bodø/Glimt
  3. Web site: Kristian Fardal Opseth til Tyrkia. FK Bodø/Glimt. no. glimt.no. 23 January 2019.
  4. News: Thunderbolt Scando for Reds. FTBL. 31 July 2019.
  5. Djite discusses Aloisi’s arrival, incomings and outgoings. Gianluca. Filosi. Adelaide United. Press conference. 11:50. 6 October 2020.
  6. News: Globetrotteren Opseth klar for Sarpsborg. Nettavisen. 3 March 2021. 4 May 2021. no.
  7. News: Takk for innsatsen, Kristian!. no. Sarpsborg 08 FF. 21 December 2023. 5 April 2024.
  8. News: Velkommen til Stabæk, Kristian. no. Stabæk Fotball. 5 March 2024. 5 April 2024.