Claus Niyukuri
#12

Claus Niyukuri

Right Back
Norway
26 yrs
182 cm
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €1.6M · August 2026

Sarpsborg 08

Current Team

Sarpsborg 08

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Claus Niyukuri

Claus Niyukuri

Defender·Sarpsborg 08
25Tkl · 15Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.7/10
Appearances16
Minutes1,076

Tackles / G

1.6

Int / G

0.9

Duel Win %

54%

Aerials Won

12

Clean Sheets

4

Pass Acc.

79.8%

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 16 appearances and 1,076 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Claus Niyukuri has contributed 25 tackles and 15 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 1 goal and 4 assists.

As of August 2026, Mercato XI values Claus Niyukuri at €1.6M. 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 16 appearances in Eliteserien, contributing 25 tackles, 15 interceptions, 1 goal 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.