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Leo Hjelde vs Kristoffer Ajer

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Kristoffer Ajer commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €2.0M). Leo Hjelde leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Kristoffer Ajer is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Leo Hjelde

Defender
Norway
€2.0M
22 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Kristoffer Ajer

Defender
Norway
€18.0M
28 years old
Physical Stopper
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Playing Style Profiles

Leo Hjelde

Hjelde is a high-variance defensive project whose statistical profile suggests he is a playmaker trapped in a center-back’s physical frame. While his 50% pass accuracy sits in the bottom 10% of the Championship—a figure that would usually trigger immediate alarms—the surrounding context reveals a player attempting to force the issue rather than merely circulating possession.

Kristoffer Ajer

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLeo HjeldeKristoffer AjerEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.12
Interceptions / 901.440.83Leo
Clearances / 909.145.73Leo
Press intensity / 900.291.69Kristoffer
Pass accuracy %50.0079.50Kristoffer

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Leo Hjelde or Kristoffer Ajer?

Kristoffer Ajer commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €2.0M). Leo Hjelde leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Kristoffer Ajer is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Leo Hjelde has a market value of €2.0M, while Kristoffer Ajer is valued at €18.0M.

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