Claus Niyukuri
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right Back
Others
Center Back
1
Goals
2
Assists
0
Started
10
Matches
—
Minutes played
Rating
Yellow cards
Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 83%
0.46
xG
1
Goals
6
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 |  Brann | W1 - 2 | 76 | — | 1 | — | 8.7 |
| May 25 |  Molde | W2 - 1 | 90 | — | — | — | 6.8 |
| May 16 |  Vålerenga | L3 - 2 | 80 | — | 1 | — | 7.6 |
| May 9 |  Fredrikstad | W2 - 1 | 65 | — | — | — | 6.8 |
| May 3 |  Lillestrøm | L4 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26 |  KFUM | L1 - 0 | 45 | — | — | — | 6.1 |
| Apr 19 |  Tromsø | L0 - 1 | 72 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Apr 15 |  Bodø/Glimt | D1 - 1 | 18 | — | — | — | 6.4 |
| Apr 12 |  Rosenborg | L2 - 1 | 77 | — | — | — | 6.3 |
| Apr 6 |  Start | D1 - 1 | 70 | 1 | — | — | 7.9 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Claus Niyukuri
Claus Niyukuri is a professional 26-year-old footballer who plays as a right back for Sarpsborg 08, born on February 12, 2000, who is right-footed. Known for his tactical intelligence, positional discipline, and technical skill on the pitch, he has become a key figure for both club and country. Follow Claus Niyukuri on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Claus Niyukuri Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current Eliteserien campaign, Claus Niyukuri has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 10 appearances (accumulating 0 minutes of active play), he has recorded 1 goal and 2 assists to his team's offensive output, securing a solid overall seasonal FotLive rating of 7.05.
Compared to other right backs in the competition, Claus Niyukuri ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Claus Niyukuri's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:
- December 13, 2026: null-null vs Bodø/Glimt (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- December 6, 2026: null-null vs Brann (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 29, 2026: null-null vs Start (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 22, 2026: null-null vs Lillestrøm (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 8, 2026: null-null vs Hamarkameratene (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 1, 2026: null-null vs Kristiansund (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 25, 2026: null-null vs Aalesund (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 18, 2026: null-null vs Rosenborg (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 11, 2026: null-null vs Aalesund (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- September 18, 2026: null-null vs KFUM (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore Claus Niyukuri's playing style with FotLive's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.
View Claus Niyukuri's shot map on FotLive to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.
Teammates, Career Path & International Representation
Claus Niyukuri currently plays for Sarpsborg 08 alongside Aimar Sher, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, Noa Williams, Sander Christiansen, Leander Øy, Frederik Carstensen, Franklin Uchenna, Jesper Gregersen, Andreas Nibe, Camil Mmaee, Anders Hiim, Victor Halvorsen, Joakim Klæboe, Michael Opoku, Mamour N'diaye. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
Claus Niyukuri's career has also included time at FK Haugesund, Vard Haugesund, Burundi.
On the international stage, Claus Niyukuri has represented Burundi.
Other notable players from Burundi include Omar Mussa, Mohamed Amissi, Onésime Rukundo, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Bonfils Bimenyimana, Bienvenue Kanakimana, Etienne Ndayiragije, Aladin Bizimana, Jospin Nshimirimana, Henry Msanga, Valery Nahayo, Blaise Bigirimana, Manou Mvuyekure, Jimmy Ndayizeye, Eric Ndizeye. Explore each player's page on FotLive for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.
Claus Niyukuri has competed in Eliteserien, Cup, PostNord-ligaen. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of Claus Niyukuri, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Claus Niyukuri to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.