Claus Niyukuri
#12

Claus Niyukuri

Right Back
Norway
26 yrs
182 cm
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €1.8M · October 2026

Sarpsborg 08

Current Team

Sarpsborg 08

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Claus Niyukuri

Claus Niyukuri

Defender·Sarpsborg 08
32Tkl · 17Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.8/10
Appearances20
Minutes1,344

Tackles / G

1.6

Int / G

0.8

Duel Win %

53%

Aerials Won

14

Clean Sheets

5

Pass Acc.

80.3%

Season
2026/2027How we count

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Stats will appear here once matches are played.

Transfer History

Career moves for Claus Niyukuri

Total fees: €430K
Jan 30, 2026
Transfer
Haugesund
Haugesund
Sarpsborg 08
Sarpsborg 08
€430K
Jan 13, 2023
Transfer
Vard
Vard
Haugesund
Haugesund

About Claus Niyukuri

Claus Niyukuri is a 26-year-old Norwegian right back at Sarpsborg 08, where he wears the number 12 shirt. Standing at 182cm and right-footed, he plays in Eliteserien.

Across 20 appearances and 1,344 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Claus Niyukuri has contributed 32 tackles and 17 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 2 goals and 4 assists.

As of October 2026, Mercato XI values Claus Niyukuri at €1.8M, a figure that has cooled in recent months. Playing regularly in Eliteserien, a defined role at Sarpsborg 08, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Claus Niyukuri play?+

Claus Niyukuri plays as a right back for Sarpsborg 08, and is 26 years old.

What are Claus Niyukuri's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Claus Niyukuri has made 20 appearances in Eliteserien, contributing 32 tackles, 17 interceptions, 2 goals and 4 assists.

How is Claus Niyukuri's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Claus Niyukuri's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of Eliteserien. The valuation is recalculated every month.