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Åge Hareide2012Viking is a professional football club based in Stavanger, Norway. Currently competing in Eliteserien, they play their home matches at the iconic Lyse Arena. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Viking on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Zlatko Tripic has emerged as the standout performer for Viking, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 8.58 rating. He is flanked in influence by Henrik Heggheim and Gianni Stensness, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.71 and 7.67 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Henrik Falchener has been the primary source of goals for Viking, leading the team's scoring charts with 6 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Zlatko Tripic who registered 13 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +19 | 27 |
| 2 | Tromsø | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +4 | 25 |
| 3 | Bodø/Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +17 | 23 |
| 4 | Lillestrøm | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +6 | 19 |
| 5 | Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 | Hamarkameratene | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| 9 | Vålerenga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 14 |
| 11 | Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 | KFUM | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 | Kristiansund | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 | Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 9 |
| 16 | Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -15 | 7 |
The active squad for Viking consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Arild Østbø (Norway), Erlend Jacobsen (Norway), Lubomír Belko (Slovakia)
Defenders: Anders Bærtelsen (Denmark), Gianni Stensness (Australia), Henrik Falchener (Norway), Henrik Heggheim (Norway), Kristoffer Haugen (Norway), Martin Roseth (Norway), Sondre Bjørshol (Norway)
Midfielders: Andreas Nordvik, André Danielsen, Axel Andrésson, Bengt Sæternes, Bjarte Aarsheim (Norway), Erik Nevland, Even Østensen, Fredrik Torsteinbø, George Green, Jakob Segadal Hansen (Norway), Joe Bell (New Zealand), Johnny Furdal, Kelvin Frimpong (Ghana), Kristoffer Askildsen (Norway), Kristoffer Løkberg, Niklas Fuglestad (Norway), Ola Visted (Norway), Osita Henry Chikere, Rasmus Martinsen, Rolf Daniel Vikstøl, Runar Hove, Simen Kvia-Egeskog (Norway), Steinthor Freyr Thorsteinsson, Suleiman Abdullahi, Tobias Moi (Norway), Usmani Sale
Forwards: Edvin Austbø (Norway), Herman Haugen (Norway), Hilmir Mikaelsson (Iceland), Peter Christiansen (Denmark)
The recent squad updates for Viking feature new arrivals like Lubomir Belko (from Zilina). Leaving the club are players including Ruben Kristensen Alte (to Sandefjord), Ruben Kristensen Alte (to Sandefjord), Yann-Erik de Lanlay (to Sandnes Ulf), Yann-Erik de Lanlay (to Sandnes Ulf) and Aksel Bergsvik (to Hødd) and 12 more.
Bjarte Aarsheim is the current head coach of Viking. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 57% win rate across 162 matches, averaging 1.90 points per game. Previously, Bjarne Berntsen managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 45 wins from 90 matches (a 50% win rate).
Viking hosts their home matches at the historic Lyse Arena located in Stavanger. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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