Kongsvinger combines a long Norwegian sporting tradition with a distinctly local identity. The club’s red-and-white colours, riverside home and place within the wider Kongsvinger Idrettslag framework give it a recognisable profile, while its history includes sustained top-flight competition and European qualification. The 2026 team page brings together the club’s latest roster context, coaching chronology, movement history and competition record, placing current developments within the story of a club founded in 1892.
Kongsvinger Upcoming matches by league
1. Division
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- Regular Season - 23
Kongsvinger
hodd
Gjemselund Stadion -
- Regular Season - 24
MossNo H2HKongsvinger
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- Regular Season - 25
KongsvingerNo H2HRanheim
Gjemselund Stadion -
- Regular Season - 26
StromsgodsetNo H2HKongsvinger
Marienlyst Stadion
NM Cupen
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- Round of 64
EidsvoldNo H2HKongsvinger
Kongsvinger Last matches by league
1. Division
NM Cupen
Friendlies Clubs
Kongsvinger Team Roster
Kongsvinger’s recorded squad contains 28 players across four position groups. The list includes 12 attackers, eight defenders, five midfielders and three goalkeepers, giving the roster its clearest structural profile. The attacking group features G. Johnson, L. Langrekken, M. Sande and V. Lysell, while S. Norheim, V. Fors and P. Udnaes are among the listed defenders. A. Dybevik and M. Gjerstrøm provide midfield representation, with W. Da Rocha, M. Sayouba and A. Gorodovoy recorded as goalkeepers. The names and positions reflect the latest available squad listing, not a projected matchday selection.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Lars Victor Fors
Sondre Norheim
Daniel Lysgård
Adrian Aleksander Hansen
Mapenda Mbow
P. Udnaes
Emil Adrendrup Nielsen
Philip Fjellman
position Midfielder
Andreas Dybevik
Mathias Berg Gjerstrøm
Frederik Juul Christensen
Saadiq Faisal Elmi
A. Wilhelmsen
position Attacker
G. Johnson
Leon-Robin Juberg-Hovland
V. Lysell
Markus Flores
A. C. Ntiso
Ludvig Halvorsen Langrekken
A. Overby
Mads Berg Sande
Rasmus Opdal Christiansen
S. Wilhelmsen
Last Kongsvinger Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointments began on 1 October 2023. M. Erga’s spell is dated through 1 December 2023, while J. Vennberg’s appointment has no recorded end date. The available timeline does not establish a current holder. V. Hansen’s preceding spell ran from 1 January to 1 October 2023. Earlier chronology places E. Mæland in the role from 2021 to 2022 and E. Nystuen from September 2020 to January 2021. The sequence is presented as a dated coaching history rather than a confirmed current appointment.
Johan Peter Wennberg
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Peter Wennberg | Sweden | 1 October 2023 | |
| Magnus Erga | Norway | 1 October 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Vegard Hansen | Norway | 1 January 2023 | 1 October 2023 |
| 1 June 2021 | |||
| Espen Nystuen | Norway | 1 September 2020 | 1 January 2021 |
| Mika Lehkosuo | Finland | 1 December 2019 | 1 September 2020 |
| Vítor Hugo Brito Gazimba | Portugal | 1 January 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Espen Nystuen | Norway | 1 November 2018 | 1 January 2019 |
| Mark Dempsey | England | 1 July 2018 | 1 November 2018 |
| Kazimierz Stanisław Sokołowski | Poland | 15 May 2018 | |
| Hans Erik Eriksen | Norway | 12 January 2017 | |
| Luís Berkemeier Pimenta | Portugal | 1 January 2015 | 1 January 2017 |
| Andre Bergdølmo | Norway | 1 January 2014 | 1 January 2015 |
| Tom Nordlie | Norway | 1 January 2012 | 1 December 2012 |
Kongsvinger Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixture of transfers, loans, free-agent additions and returns from loan. Recent activity includes the loan arrival of A. C. Ntiso from Lillestrom, plus S. Elmi from Raufoss and transfers involving M. Sande, W. Da Rocha and P. Udnaes. L. Juberg-Hovland and V. Fors are recorded as free-agent arrivals, while G. Johnson, S. Norheim, F. Christensen and M. Flores joined through transfers. A. Overby, M. Damhaug, M. Trengereid and A. Sandstad also appear in return-from-loan records. This is a capped recent snapshot, not a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Elmi |
Raufoss
|
Free agent | 24 July 2026 |
| S. Elmi |
Raufoss
|
Free agent | 24 July 2026 |
| A. C. Ntiso |
Lillestrom
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| S. Elmi |
Raufoss
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Elmi |
Raufoss
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. C. Ntiso |
Lillestrom
|
Loan | 17 June 2026 |
| A. Overby |
Eidsvold
|
Return from loan | 19 April 2026 |
| M. Sande |
Brann
|
Transfer | 24 March 2026 |
| W. Da Rocha |
KFUM Oslo
|
Transfer | 9 February 2026 |
| W. Da Rocha |
KFUM Oslo
|
Transfer | 8 February 2026 |
| P. Udnaes |
Eidsvold
|
Transfer | 2 February 2026 |
| V. Fors |
Raufoss
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| G. Johnson |
Hässleholms IF
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| L. Juberg-Hovland |
Molde
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Trengereid |
Arendal
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
The recorded departures include transfers, free-agent exits, loans and returns to parent clubs. A. C. Ntiso and E. Pajic are listed as returning from loan, while A. Overby, A. Sandstad and M. Damhaug appear in loan departures. Transfer exits include N. Williams, M. Trengereid, J. Grundt, F. Holme and E. Taylor. J. Holtan, L. Haren, M. Vinjor, J. Nilsson, L. J. Fjeld and H. Holter are recorded as free agents. The dated material is a capped recent snapshot rather than a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Ntiso |
Lillestrom
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Return from loan | 5 July 2026 |
| A. Overby |
Eidsvold
|
Loan | 9 April 2026 |
| J. Holtan |
Afturelding
|
Free agent | 19 March 2026 |
| W. Ärlig |
Varbergs BoIS FC
|
- | 28 February 2026 |
| N. Williams |
Sarpsborg 08 FF
|
Transfer | 5 February 2026 |
| J. Grundt |
Tromso
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Vinjor |
KFUM Oslo
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Trengereid |
Arendal
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Damhaug |
Eidsvold
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| F. Holmé |
Fredrikstad
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| F. Holme |
Fredrikstad
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Vinjor |
KFUM Oslo
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| L. Haren |
Valerenga
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| J. Grundt |
Tromso
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Damhaug |
Eidsvold
|
Free agent | 28 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recent movement records point to substantial roster turnover across 2025 and 2026, with arrivals and departures spanning several transaction types. Kongsvinger added players through transfers, free-agent moves and loans, while also recording several returns from temporary spells elsewhere. The departure side shows the same mixture, including loans to Eidsvold and other clubs, free-agent exits, transfers and returns from loan. Several names recur across the two directions or at different dates, notably A. C. Ntiso, A. Overby, A. Sandstad, M. Damhaug, M. Trengereid and E. Pajic. Those repetitions are consistent with temporary registrations, loan cycles or subsequent changes, but the available movement records do not establish a complete net balance. The lists are limited recent snapshots rather than an exhaustive transfer history. The clearest supported conclusion is an active period of squad change involving both recruitment and player exits, without a reliable basis for quantifying its overall scale.
Leagues Kongsvinger has participated in
Kongsvinger’s recorded competition history covers Norway’s NM Cupen, 1. Division, Eliteserien and 2. Division - Group 1, alongside Friendlies Clubs. NM Cupen is recorded through 2026, while 1. Division is recorded through 2025; both therefore represent recent competition contexts. Friendlies Clubs has entries through 2025. The Eliteserien record is limited to 2022, making it historical in this context, and 2. Division - Group 1 is recorded only for 2021. The competition history reflects movement between Norway’s top flight and lower divisions rather than a single uninterrupted level.
More about Kongsvinger
Kongsvinger, formally Kongsvinger Idrettslag Toppfotball and commonly known as KIL, is the professional football arm associated with Kongsvinger Idrettslag in Kongsvinger, Innlandet, Norway. The club was founded in 1892, linking the football operation to the town’s sporting tradition. Its traditional colours are red and white, a combination that gives the team a clear visual identity in Norwegian football.
Gjemselund Stadion has been Kongsvinger’s home ground since 1953. The stadium stands beside the Glomma River and uses an artificial pitch with under-soil heating, a practical feature for football in Norway’s demanding winter climate. The setting connects the club closely with its town and with the wider sporting community that surrounds the Idrettslag structure.
Kongsvinger’s strongest historical period came in the top flight. The club spent 17 consecutive seasons in Norway’s highest division from 1982 to 1999, establishing a sustained presence at the national elite level. That era brought league silver and bronze medals, deep Norwegian Football Cup runs and appearances in European qualification pathways associated with the UEFA Cup. The club has also moved between the top division and the upper reaches of the national second tier, creating a history shaped by both elite competition and development through lower professional levels.
The wider Kongsvinger Idrettslag framework provides a community-based foundation, while the Toppfotball operation supports professional football. The club’s identity is also associated with regional development in Innlandet and Hedmark, complemented over time by experienced domestic players and a selective Scandinavian and Nordic influence. Together, its long history, riverside stadium, red-and-white traditions and connection to local sport define Kongsvinger’s durable place in Norwegian football.
Last matches statistics for Kongsvinger
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kongsvinger
5 - 1
Sogndal
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Sandnes ULF
1 - 6
Kongsvinger
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kongsvinger
1 - 3
Strommen
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Asane
1 - 2
Kongsvinger
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kongsvinger
3 - 2
Haugesund
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Skreia
2 - 14
Kongsvinger
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
ODD Ballklubb
0 - 1
Kongsvinger
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kongsvinger
4 - 4
Lyn
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kongsvinger
9 - 1
Raufoss
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Egersund
1 - 1
Kongsvinger
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Kongsvinger
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