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2021 Viking FK season

Viking
2021 season
ChairStig Christiansen
Manager(s)Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim
Morten Jensen
StadiumViking Stadion
Eliteserien3rd
Norwegian CupFourth round
Top goalscorerLeague: Veton Berisha (22)
All: Veton Berisha (24)
Highest home attendance14,105 vs Sandefjord
(2 October)
Average home league attendance6,041[1]
← 2020
2022 →
All statistics correct as of 12 December 2021.

The 2021 season was Viking's 3rd consecutive year in Eliteserien, and their 71st season in the top flight of Norwegian football. The club participated in the Eliteserien and the Norwegian Cup. It was the club's first season with Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen as managers. Viking ended the Eliteserien season in 3rd place, the club's first top-three finish since 2007.

Season events

Pre-season

Bjarne Berntsen left his position as manager after the 2020 season, being replaced by Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, who took over as joint managers on 1 January 2021.[2][3]

In March 2021, Stig Christiansen was reinstated as chairman of the club, a position he also held between 2017 and 2020.[4]

On 11 March 2021, the 2021 Eliteserien season, that was due to start on 5 April, was postponed by one month due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway.[5] On 31 March, the new start date for the league was announced to be 8 May 2021.[6]

On 15 March, Viking confirmed the signing of forward Mai Traore from Vasalunds IF. Traore joined the team on 2 August 2021.[7] Viking also signed winger Kevin Kabran and left-back Shayne Pattynama ahead of the season.[8][9] On 7 May 2021, fan favourite Zlatko Tripić returned to the club, after one year with Turkish side Göztepe.[10][11]

May

Viking started the Eliteserien season with a 3–1 home win against Brann on 9 May 2021,[12] before losing 5–0 to Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadion four days later.[13] The bad result against Rosenborg was followed by another loss, this time against newly promoted Tromsø on 16 May 2021. Viking lost the match 1–0.[14] Viking managed to bounce back in the next game, winning 3–1 away from home against Lillestrøm, in a game where Zlatko Tripić scored his first goal after his return to the club.[15] The next match also resulted in a victory, 2–1 over Mjøndalen on 27 May 2021.[16] Three days later, Viking travelled to Rogaland rivals Haugesund with confidence after two back-to-back wins, but the winning streak came to an end, as Haugesund won the match 4–2.[17][18]

June

Viking returned to winning ways in the following game, defeating Vålerenga 4–1 on 13 June 2021. Veton Berisha played a central role in the victory, scoring two of the goals and providing two assists.[19] Viking then suffered a 3–0 loss to 16th-placed Sandefjord on 19 June 2021, before defeating Sarpsborg 08 2–1 six days later.[20][21] The following game resulted in the club's first draw of the season, 3–3 at home to Stabæk on 30 June 2021.[22]

July

Three days later, Viking drew 2–2 against reigning league champions Bodø/Glimt at Aspmyra Stadion. Veton Berisha scored both of the goals for Viking.[23] On 10 July 2021, Viking drew their third game in a row, 1–1 against Strømsgodset, after a late equalizer by Zlatko Tripić.[24] One week later, Viking lost 3–2 away to Odd. The goalscorers for Viking were Harald Nilsen Tangen and Veton Berisha.[25] On 25 July 2021, Viking won 3–2 against Staal Jørpeland in the first round of the 2021 Norwegian Cup. Former Viking player Even Østensen scored the goals for Staal Jørpeland.[26]

August

On 1 August 2021, Viking defeated Djerv 1919 2–0 in the second round of the Norwegian Cup. Veton Berisha scored a brace which secured the victory for Viking.[27] On 8 August 2021, Viking won 3–2 against Kristiansund. Two of the goals were scored by Zlatko Tripić, while Sebastian Sebulonsen scored one goal.[28] The next day, Viking confirmed the signing of Gianni Stensness from Australian club Central Coast Mariners.[29] On 11 August, Viking signed David Brekalo from Slovenian club Bravo.[30] On 15 August, Viking won 3–2 against top-of-the-league Molde. Viking were 2–0 down after the first half, but managed to turn it around in the second half, after goals from Kevin Kabran, Zlatko Tripić and David Brekalo.[31] Viking drew the next game 1–1 against Vålerenga in Oslo, before defeating Rosenborg 2–1 at home on 29 August.[32][33] The next day, Viking confirmed the signing of Patrik Gunnarsson on loan from Brentford.[34] The same day, Henrik Heggheim was sold to Danish club Brøndby.[35]

September

Following four unbeaten league games in August, Viking continued their unbeaten run on 11 September, beating Stabæk 3–1 at Nadderud Stadion.[36] Viking's unbeaten run came to an end eight days later, after losing 3–1 to Bodø/Glimt.[37] The third round of the cup was played on 22 September against Rosenborg. The match ended 3–1 in favour of Viking.[38] The following fixture resulted in a 2–2 draw to Molde on 26 September — the first time Viking managed to get a point at Aker Stadion in five years.[39]

October

On 2 October, Viking defeated Sandefjord 2–1 in front of 14,105 spectators. Viking had to play the majority of the match with ten men, after goalkeeper Patrik Gunnarsson received a red card after 18 minutes.[40] Viking followed up the Sandefjord win with another three points, this time against Strømsgodset at Marienlyst Stadion. Kristoffer Løkberg scored the only goal of the game.[41] On 23 October, Viking won 5–1 against Lillestrøm. Veton Berisha scored a hat-trick, while Harald Nilsen Tangen and Sebastian Sebulonsen scored one each.[42] The following game resulted in a 2–0 win away to Brann at Brann Stadion, a game that was characterised by heavy rain and bad playing conditions.[43] October was concluded with a 2–1 loss at home to Sarpsborg 08, ending a streak of four wins in a row.[44]

November

The first match in November was against Mjøndalen on 7 November. Viking won 1–0 after Veton Berisha converted a penalty in added time.[45] On 20 November, Viking drew 1–1 at home to Haugesund. Veton Berisha scored Viking's goal, his 20th league goal of the season.[46] Viking won the next match 3–2 against Kristiansund on 28 November. Two late goals from Veton Berisha and Sondre Bjørshol gave Viking the win.[47]

December

The last home match of the season was against Odd on 5 December. Viking won 3–1 and secured a top-three finish in the league for the first time since 2007.[48] The Eliteserien season was concluded with a 2–0 win against Tromsø on 12 December. Viking received their bronze medals after the match.[49] Third place also granted the club a spot in the qualification stage of the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.[50]

Squad

As of 19 September 2021[51]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Norway NOR Iven Austbø
3 DF Norway NOR Viljar Vevatne (vice-captain)
4 DF Slovenia SVN David Brekalo
6 MF Australia AUS Gianni Stensness
7 MF Norway NOR Fredrik Torsteinbø
8 MF New Zealand NZL Joe Bell
9 FW Sweden SWE Kevin Kabran
10 FW Norway NOR Tommy Høiland
11 FW Norway NOR Yann-Erik de Lanlay
12 GK Norway NOR Trym Sølvberg Ur
13 GK Norway NOR Magnus Rugland Ree
14 FW Norway NOR Veton Berisha (captain)
15 MF Norway NOR Johnny Furdal
16 MF Norway NOR Kristoffer Løkberg
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF Norway NOR Sebastian Sebulonsen
18 DF Norway NOR Sondre Bjørshol
20 DF Netherlands NED Shayne Pattynama
21 MF Norway NOR Harald Nilsen Tangen
22 GK Norway NOR Arild Østbø
23 DF Norway NOR Rolf Daniel Vikstøl
24 FW Guinea GUI Mai Traore
25 DF Norway NOR Sebastian Sørlie Henriksen
27 MF Iceland ISL Samúel Friðjónsson
30 GK Iceland ISL Patrik Gunnarsson (on loan from Brentford)
34 DF Norway NOR Kristoffer Forgaard Paulsen
40 FW Norway NOR Simen Kvia-Egeskog
41 MF Norway NOR Heine Åsen Larsen
77 FW Norway NOR Zlatko Tripić

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF Norway NOR Herman Haugen (at Raufoss)
19 MF Norway NOR Sondre Auklend (at Åsane)
No. Pos. Nation Player
33 DF Norway NOR Vebjørn Hagen (at Hødd)
35 MF Norway NOR Lars Erik Sødal (at Egersund)

Transfers

Transfers in

Date Pos. Name From Fee Ref.
22 January 2021 FW  Sweden Kevin Kabran Start Undisclosed [8]
16 March 2021 DF  Netherlands Shayne Pattynama Netherlands Telstar Undisclosed [9]
17 March 2021 DF  Norway Vebjørn Hagen Promoted from junior squad [52]
7 May 2021 FW  Norway Zlatko Tripić Turkey Göztepe Free transfer [11]
29 June 2021 FW  Norway Simen Kvia-Egeskog Promoted from junior squad [53]
2 August 2021 FW  Guinea Mai Traore Sweden Vasalund Undisclosed [7]
9 August 2021 MF  New Zealand Gianni Stensness Australia Central Coast Mariners Undisclosed [29]
11 August 2021 DF  Slovenia David Brekalo Slovenia Bravo Undisclosed [30]

Transfers out

Date Pos. Name To Fee Ref.
1 January 2021 GK  Wales Michael Crowe Released [54]
MF Kosovo Zymer Bytyqi Released[a] [55]
FW Norway Jefferson de Souza Released[b] [54][56]
FW Kosovo Ylldren Ibrahimaj Released[c] [57][58]
FW Norway Even Østensen Released[d] [54][59]
8 February 2021 DF  Iceland Axel Óskar Andrésson Latvia Riga FC Undisclosed [60]
1 August 2021 DF  Norway Tord Salte Sogndal Free transfer [61]
26 August 2021 DF  Norway Runar Hove Brann Undisclosed [62]
30 August 2021 DF  Norway Henrik Heggheim Denmark Brøndby Undisclosed [35]

Loans in

Start date Pos. Name From End date Ref.
30 August 2021 GK Iceland Patrik Gunnarsson England Brentford End of season [34]

Loans out

Start date Pos. Name To End date Ref.
12 May 2021 MF Norway Sebastian Sebulonsen Mjøndalen 9 June 2021 [63][64]
19 May 2021 DF Norway Vebjørn Hagen Hødd End of season [65]
4 June 2021 DF Norway Tord Salte Sogndal 31 July 2021 [66]
9 August 2021 MF Norway Sondre Auklend Åsane End of season [67]
10 August 2021 MF Norway Lars Erik Sødal Egersund End of season [68]
31 August 2021 DF Norway Herman Haugen Raufoss End of season [69]
Notes
  1. ^ Joined Turkey Konyaspor on 8 January 2021.
  2. ^ Joined Egersund on 11 March 2021.
  3. ^ Joined Russia Ural Yekaterinburg on 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ Joined Staal Jørpeland on 23 February 2021.

Friendlies

Pre-season

The following four friendly matches were announced on 6 April.[70][71]

17 April 2021 Friendly Viking 1–1 Åsane Stavanger, Norway
16:00 CEST (UTC+2) Friðjónsson 22' Report Lorentzen 13' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 0
Referee: Daniel Higraff
21 April 2021 Friendly Sandnes Ulf 1–1 Viking Sandnes, Norway
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Grødem 52' Report Kabran 62' Stadium: Øster Hus Arena
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mischa Kellerhals
25 April 2021 Friendly Viking 3–3 Start Stavanger, Norway
15:00 CEST (UTC+2) Kabran 15'
Berisha 30'
Friðjónsson 56'
Report Ramsland 5', 87'
Schulze 7'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 0
Referee: Kai Erik Steen
2 May 2021 Friendly Viking 4–0 Haugesund Stavanger, Norway
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Friðjónsson 18'
Berisha 53', 59'
Haugen 89'
Report Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 0
Referee: Svein Oddvar Moen

Mid-season

9 June 2021 Friendly Viking 0–2 Egersund Stavanger, Norway
13:00 CEST (UTC+2) Report Johannesen 2'
Dang 34'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Referee: Ola Kellerhals

Competitions

Eliteserien

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Bodø/Glimt (C) 30 18 9 3 59 25 +34 63 Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round
2 Molde 30 18 6 6 70 40 +30 60 Qualification for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round[a]
3 Viking 30 17 6 7 60 47 +13 57
4 Lillestrøm 30 14 7 9 49 40 +9 49
5 Rosenborg 30 13 9 8 58 42 +16 48
Source: Football Association of Norway (in Norwegian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if between two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Play-off (only used to decide champions or relegation).[72]
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ Since the winners of the 2021 Norwegian Cup, Molde, have already qualified for European competitions based on league position, the last European spot was passed down to the fourth placed team, Lillestrøm.

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
30 17 6 7 60 47  +13 57 9 3 3 34 22  +12 8 3 4 26 25  +1

Source: see below

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
GroundHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ResultWLLWWLWLWDDDLWWDWWLDWWWWLWDWWW
Position310137484777781086666665543333333
Source: NIFS
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

The Eliteserien fixtures were announced on 1 April.[73][74][75]

9 May 2021 1 Viking 3–1 Brann Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Friðjónsson 19'
Berisha 66'
Blomberg 81' (o.g.)
Report Bamba 42' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 600
Referee: Espen Eskås
13 May 2021 2 Rosenborg 5–0 Viking Trondheim
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) Henriksen 25'
Vecchia 45+5'
Eyjólfsson 58'
Zachariassen 71'
Molins 74'
Report Stadium: Lerkendal Stadion
Attendance: 600
Referee: Kristoffer Hagenes
16 May 2021 3 Viking 0–1 Tromsø Stavanger
15:00 CEST (UTC+2) Report Totland 53' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 600
Referee: Marius Hansen Grøtta
24 May 2021 4 Lillestrøm 1–3 Viking Lillestrøm
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Brunes 90+4' Report Tripić 23'
Vikstøl 40'
Friðjónsson 83'
Stadium: Åråsen Stadion
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rohit Saggi
27 May 2021 5 Viking 2–1 Mjøndalen Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Tangen 54'
Tripić 81'
Report Stokke 43' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 600
Referee: Tore Hansen
30 May 2021 6 Haugesund 4–2 Viking Haugesund
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) Velde 24', 60'
Wadji 64'
Ndour 90+1'
Report Berisha 38' (pen.), 90+5' Stadium: Haugesund Stadion
Attendance: 600
Referee: Rohit Saggi
13 June 2021 7 Viking 4–1 Vålerenga Stavanger
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) Berisha 45+3', 57' (pen.)
Friðjónsson 73'
Pattynama 90'
Report Udahl 35' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 600
Referee: Tore Hansen
19 June 2021 8 Sandefjord 3–0 Viking Sandefjord
15:00 CEST (UTC+2) Jónsson 35'
Hansen 58'
Gussiås 90+4'
Report Stadium: Sandefjord Arena
Attendance: 600
Referee: Ola Hobber Nilsen
25 June 2021 9 Sarpsborg 08 1–2 Viking Sarpsborg
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Koné 38' Report Kabran 56'
Tangen 84'
Stadium: Sarpsborg Stadion
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Tom Harald Hagen
30 June 2021 10 Viking 3–3 Stabæk Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Berisha 30' (pen.), 48'
de Lanlay 83'
Report Nusa 26', 67'
Geelmuyden 61'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 3,059
Referee: Marius Hansen Grøtta
3 July 2021 11 Bodø/Glimt 2–2 Viking Bodø
15:00 CEST (UTC+2) Berg 43' (pen.), 60' Report Berisha 45', 56' Stadium: Aspmyra Stadion
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Dag Vidar Hafsås
10 July 2021 12 Viking 1–1 Strømsgodset Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Tripić 90' Report Jack 13' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 5,134
Referee: Sigurd Smehus Kringstad
17 July 2021 13 Odd 3–2 Viking Skien
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Kaasa 45+2'
Bakenga 46', 68' (pen.)
Report Tangen 60'
Berisha 73'
Stadium: Skagerak Arena
Attendance: 1,607
Referee: Rohit Saggi
8 August 2021 14 Viking 3–2 Kristiansund Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Tripić 9', 80'
Sebulonsen 16'
Report Nilsen  35'
Bye 88'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 3,511
Referee: Espen Eskås
15 August 2021 15 Viking 3–2 Molde Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Kabran 66'
Tripić 72' (pen.)
Brekalo 90+1'
Report Risa 26'
Andersen 39'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 3,704
Referee: Tom Harald Hagen
22 August 2021 16 Vålerenga 1–1 Viking Oslo
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Kjartansson 11' Report Tangen 84' Stadium: Intility Arena
Attendance: 5,184
Referee: Tore Hansen
29 August 2021 17 Viking 2–1 Rosenborg Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Bell 54'
Tripić 64'
Report Skarsem 45+3' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 6,151
Referee: Mohammad Usman Aslam
11 September 2021 18 Stabæk 1–3 Viking Bærum
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Azemi 15' Report Berisha 10', 72'
Vevatne 67'
Stadium: Nadderud Stadion
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Tommy Skjerven
19 September 2021 19 Viking 1–3 Bodø/Glimt Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Berisha 6' Report Moe 67'
Pellegrino 76'
Botheim 90+3'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 6,789
Referee: Espen Eskås
26 September 2021 20 Molde 2–2 Viking Molde
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Andersen 34'
Omoijuanfo 71'
Report Friðjónsson 70'
Pattynama 72'
Stadium: Aker Stadion
Attendance: 3,134
Referee: Tore Hansen
2 October 2021 21 Viking 2–1 Sandefjord Stavanger
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Berisha 49', 77' Report Kreuzriegler 57' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 14,105
Referee: Kristoffer Hagenes
17 October 2021 22 Strømsgodset 0–1 Viking Drammen
17:00 CEST (UTC+2) Report Løkberg 29' Stadium: Marienlyst Stadion
Attendance: 6,404
Referee: Kai Erik Steen
23 October 2021 23 Viking 5–1 Lillestrøm Stavanger
16:00 CEST (UTC+2) Sebulonsen 3'
Tangen 48'
Berisha 68', 73', 82'
Report Krogstad 64' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 11,026
Referee: Tom Harald Hagen
28 October 2021 24 Brann 0–2 Viking Bergen
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Report Sebulonsen 20'
Kabran 64'
Stadium: Brann Stadion
Attendance: 8,421
Referee: Rohit Saggi
31 October 2021 25 Viking 1–2 Sarpsborg 08 Stavanger
18:00 CET (UTC+1) Stensness 40' Report Salétros 35'
Thomassen 59'
Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 7,508
Referee: Kai Erik Steen
7 November 2021 26 Mjøndalen 0–1 Viking Mjøndalen
17:00 CET (UTC+1) Report Berisha 90+2' (pen.) Stadium: Consto Arena
Attendance: 1,847
Referee: Sigurd Smehus Kringstad
20 November 2021 27 Viking 1–1 Haugesund Stavanger
18:00 CET (UTC+1) Berisha 58' Report Velde 63' (pen.) Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 13,126
Referee: Espen Eskås
28 November 2021 28 Kristiansund 2–3 Viking Kristiansund
17:00 CET (UTC+1) Bye 3'
Gjertsen 65'
Report Løkberg 40'
Berisha 87' (pen.)
Bjørshol  90+2'
Stadium: Kristiansund Stadion
Attendance: 3,914
Referee: Kristoffer Hagenes
5 December 2021 29 Viking 3–1 Odd Stavanger
17:00 CET (UTC+1) Sebulonsen 45'
Berisha 58' (pen.)
Friðjónsson 75'
Report Jørgensen 2' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 14,103
Referee: Sivert Amland
12 December 2021 30 Tromsø 0–2 Viking Tromsø
17:00 CET (UTC+1) Report Løkberg 38'
Brekalo 47'
Stadium: Alfheim Stadion
Attendance: 2,412
Referee: Mohammad Usman Aslam

Norwegian Cup

The pair-ups for the first round were announced on 25 June 2021.[76] The pair-ups for the second round were announced on 26 July 2021.[77] The draw for the third round was held on 5 August 2021.[78] In the fourth round, Viking played against Kongsvinger. The match was played in the 2022 season.[79]

25 July 2021 First round Staal Jørpeland 2–3 Viking Jørpeland
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) Østensen 56' (pen.), 83' Report Friðjónsson 25'
Vikstøl 59'
Sebulonsen 85'
Stadium: Jørpeland Stadion
Attendance: 800
Referee: Ola Kellerhals
1 August 2021 Second round Djerv 1919 0–2 Viking Haugesund
16:00 CEST (UTC+2) Report Berisha 36', 73' (pen.) Stadium: Djervbanen
Attendance: 500
Referee: Daniel Higraff
22 September 2021 Third round Viking 3–1 Rosenborg Stavanger
20:10 CEST (UTC+2) Løkberg 33'
de Lanlay 50'
Tripić 79'
Report Holse 61' Stadium: Viking Stadion
Attendance: 4,511
Referee: Rohit Saggi

Squad statistics

As of match played 12 December 2021[80][81]

Appearances and goals

No. Pos Nat Player Total Eliteserien Norwegian Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK Norway NOR Iven Austbø 10 0 10 0 0 0
2 DF Norway NOR Herman Haugen 12 0 10 0 2 0
3 DF Norway NOR Viljar Vevatne 32 1 29 1 3 0
4 DF Slovenia SVN David Brekalo 11 2 11 2 0 0
6 MF Australia AUS Gianni Stensness 15 1 14 1 1 0
7 MF Norway NOR Fredrik Torsteinbø 10 0 10 0 0 0
8 MF New Zealand NZL Joe Bell 28 1 27 1 1 0
9 FW Sweden SWE Kevin Kabran 30 3 28 3 2 0
10 FW Norway NOR Tommy Høiland 9 0 8 0 1 0
11 FW Norway NOR Yann-Erik de Lanlay 21 2 20 1 1 1
14 FW Norway NOR Veton Berisha 31 24 28 22 3 2
16 MF Norway NOR Kristoffer Løkberg 24 4 21 3 3 1
17 MF Norway NOR Sebastian Sebulonsen 27 5 24 4 3 1
18 DF Norway NOR Sondre Bjørshol 13 1 13 1 0 0
19 MF Norway NOR Sondre Auklend 11 0 9 0 2 0
20 DF Netherlands NED Shayne Pattynama 26 2 24 2 2 0
21 MF Norway NOR Harald Nilsen Tangen 30 5 27 5 3 0
22 GK Norway NOR Arild Østbø 16 0 14 0 2 0
23 DF Norway NOR Rolf Daniel Vikstøl 25 2 22 1 3 1
24 FW Guinea GUI Mai Traore 11 0 10 0 1 0
25 DF Norway NOR Sebastian Sørlie Henriksen 1 0 1 0 0 0
27 MF Iceland ISL Samúel Friðjónsson 28 6 25 5 3 1
30 GK Iceland ISL Patrik Gunnarsson 8 0 7 0 1 0
34 DF Norway NOR Kristoffer Forgaard Paulsen 2 0 1 0 1 0
35 MF Norway NOR Lars Erik Sødal 2 0 0 0 2 0
40 FW Norway NOR Simen Kvia-Egeskog 14 0 12 0 2 0
41 MF Norway NOR Heine Åsen Larsen 1 0 1 0 0 0
77 FW Norway NOR Zlatko Tripić 25 8 23 7 2 1
Players who left Viking during the season:
5 DF Norway NOR Henrik Heggheim 19 0 17 0 2 0
6 DF Norway NOR Runar Hove 14 0 14 0 0 0

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