Viking is a Stavanger football institution founded in 1899 and known across Norway as one of the country’s traditional clubs. Based at SR-Bank Arena, the dark-blue side carries a strong Rogaland identity shaped by maritime heritage, local pride and a distinctive home atmosphere. Its profile brings together a long national history, a modern professional structure and a pathway that connects regional talent with a broader Scandinavian and international football network. The page presents Viking’s identity and latest football context.
Viking Upcoming matches by league
Eliteserien
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- Regular Season - 22
Viking
Lillestrom
Lyse Arena -
- Regular Season - 23
BrannNo H2HViking
Brann Stadion -
- Regular Season - 24
VikingNo H2HFredrikstad
Lyse Arena -
- Regular Season - 12
VikingNo H2HTromso
Lyse Arena
UEFA Champions League
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- Group Stage
Viking
Bayern München
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- Group Stage
Aston Villa
Viking
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- Group Stage
Viking
Sabah FA
NM Cupen
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- Round of 64
MadlaNo H2HViking
Viking Last matches by league
Eliteserien
UEFA Champions League
NM Cupen
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa Conference League
Viking Team Roster
Viking’s latest squad lists 31 players: eight attackers, 12 defenders, eight midfielders and three goalkeepers. The attacking options include V. Berisha, Z. Tripić, R. Postema and E. Austbö. In defence, J. Daland, H. Heggheim, G. Stensness and S. Bjørshol are among the named choices, while J. Bell, K. Askildsen, R. Alte and T. Moi feature in midfield. Goalkeeping cover comes from A. Østbø, Ľ. Belko and S. Escobar. The spread gives Viking a balanced structure across all four positional groups, with depth distributed beyond the headline names.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
J. Debes
Herman Johan Haugen
Viljar Helland Vevatne
Henrik Heggheim
Gianni Ryan Stensness
Sondre Flem Bjørshol
Anders Bloch Bærtelsen
Vetle Auklend
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
Jesper Normann Daland
Kristoffer Haugen
position Midfielder
Kristoffer Askildsen
Joe Zen Robert Bell
Ola Visted
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Tobias Saliou Séne Moi
J. Middelthon
Jakob Segadal Hansen
position Attacker
Zlatko Tripić
Romano Ceciel Postema
Veton Berisha
Henrik Rørvik Bjørdal
Amin Cosic
Peter Buch Christiansen
Niklas Kemp Fuglestad
K. A. Frimpong
Last Viking Coachs
Bjarte Andre Lunde Aarsheim is Viking’s current head coach, with the latest recorded spell beginning in January 2021. The Norwegian coach also had a brief earlier spell from November to December 2017. His timeline follows Bjarne Berntsen’s tenure from December 2017 to December 2020, while Ian Burchnall led the club from April to November 2017. Kjell Jonevret’s recorded period ran from June 2012 to December 2016. This sequence places Aarsheim at the centre of Viking’s recent coaching continuity, while preserving a clear account of the preceding appointments.
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | |||
| Bjarte Andre Lunde Aarsheim | Norway | 1 January 2021 | |
| Bjarne Berntsen | Norway | 1 December 2017 | 1 December 2020 |
| Bjarte Andre Lunde Aarsheim | Norway | 1 November 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| Ian David Burchnall | England | 1 April 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Kjell Jonevret | Sweden | 1 June 2012 | 1 December 2016 |
| Åge Fridtjof Hareide | Norway | 1 January 2010 | 1 June 2012 |
| Roy Hodgson | England | 1 July 2004 | 1 December 2005 |
Viking Transfers
Viking’s recent arrivals combine permanent moves, a free transfer and several returns from loan. A. Cosic arrived from KR Reykjavik and R. Postema from Groningen in July 2026, while Ľ. Belko joined from Žilina in February. V. Berisha returned from Molde on a free transfer in August 2025, and K. Haugen moved from Molde to Viking the same month. F. Botnen, R. Alte, O. Visted, N. Fuglestad and T. Moi are among the players listed as returning from loans. The wider record also includes an academy arrival and earlier additions, so these entries are a snapshot rather than a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Bjørdal |
Valerenga
|
Transfer | 1 September 2026 |
| F. Botnen |
Sandnes ULF
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Return from loan | 30 July 2026 |
| A. Cosic |
KR Reykjavik
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
Brodd
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 | |
| R. Alte |
Sandefjord
|
Return from loan | 13 July 2026 |
| A. Cosic |
KR Reykjavik
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| R. Postema |
Groningen
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Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| A. Cosic |
KR Reykjavik
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Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| N. D'Agostino |
Brisbane Roar
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Lino |
Melbourne Victory
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Escobar |
Viking U19
|
- | 16 April 2026 |
| Ľ. Belko |
Žilina
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| M. Rugland Ree |
Asane
|
- | 31 December 2025 |
| K. Saetherbo |
Mjondalen
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| N. Fuglestad |
Moss
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
Viking’s recent departures include a transfer, a loan and free-agent exits. H. Mikaelsson moved to Sigma Olomouc in June 2026, while R. Alte left for Sandefjord on loan in March. Free-agent departures in early 2026 included L. H. Helgeland, Y. De Lanlay, M. Rugland Ree and S. Svendsen. Other recorded transfers sent K. Klaesson to Aalesund and T. Kinn to AC Oulu, while loans involved F. Botnen, N. D’Agostino, T. Moi and N. Fuglestad. The entries form a dated movement snapshot rather than a complete count of every departure.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Alte |
Viborg
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| E. Austbö |
West Ham
|
Transfer | 30 August 2026 |
| F. Botnen |
Sandnes ULF
|
Loan | 9 August 2026 |
| H. Mikaelsson |
Sigma Olomouc
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Alte |
Sandefjord
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Loan | 30 March 2026 |
| L. H. Helgeland |
Madla
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Free agent | 28 February 2026 |
| Y. de Lanlay |
Sandnes ULF
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Free agent | 25 February 2026 |
| M. Rugland Ree |
Bryne
|
Free agent | 22 February 2026 |
| A. Bergsvik |
hodd
|
Transfer | 10 February 2026 |
| A. Bergsvik |
hodd
|
Transfer | 9 February 2026 |
| K. Saetherbo |
Egersund
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Transfer | 4 February 2026 |
| K. Saetherbo |
Egersund
|
Transfer | 3 February 2026 |
| F. Botnen |
Sandnes ULF
|
Loan | 29 January 2026 |
| K. Klaesson |
Aalesund
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| N. D'Agostino |
Brisbane Roar
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Loan | 16 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recent movement record shows both incoming transfers and player circulation through loans and returns. The 2026 arrivals include A. Cosic, R. Postema and Ľ. Belko as recorded transfers, alongside returns for F. Botnen and R. Alte. The earlier window adds V. Berisha on a free transfer and K. Haugen as a transfer from Molde. On the outgoing side, Viking recorded H. Mikaelsson’s transfer to Sigma Olomouc, several free-agent departures and loans involving players such as R. Alte, F. Botnen and N. D’Agostino. The same names appearing in opposing movement categories reflect changing registration and loan status rather than a simple one-way turnover. Because the displayed arrivals and departures are limited snapshots, they show the character of movement without establishing a complete seasonal balance or total.
Leagues Viking has participated in
Viking’s recorded competition profile centres on Norway’s top flight and cup. Eliteserien appears across 2016–2025, while NM Cupen runs from 2019 through 2026 and is the most recently recorded cup entry. UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded from 2022 to 2025, alongside club friendlies recorded from 2020 to 2025. The Atlantic Cup is a historical 2023 entry, and the UEFA Europa League appears for 2020. Viking also has a recorded 1. Division season in 2018. The spread reflects domestic continuity with recurring European and preparatory competition appearances.
More about Viking
Viking Fotballklubb, commonly known as Viking, is a Stavanger club founded in 1899 and one of the enduring names in Norwegian football. Its home is SR-Bank Arena in Jåttåvågen, a modern venue known for steep seating, close sightlines and an intense atmosphere. The stadium’s setting and the club’s identity connect Viking to Stavanger and the wider Rogaland region, where maritime and industrial traditions remain central to local culture. The club is widely regarded as one of Norway’s Big Three. Its historical reputation was shaped especially by strong periods in the 1970s and 1990s, giving Viking a status that reaches beyond individual seasons. The dark-blue identity, reflected in the nickname The Dark Blues, is one of the most recognisable visual features of the club. The badge’s heraldic design incorporates a Viking ship and the founding year, while traditional home colours centre on a deep navy shirt, white shorts and navy socks. Viking’s football structure combines the member-led Viking FK with the commercial Viking Fotball AS. That dual model supports a professional operation while retaining the civic and community character associated with a long-established Norwegian club. The football ecosystem also places emphasis on regional development, with Rogaland talent connected to a wider squad profile that can include players from across Scandinavia and further international backgrounds. Domestic competition forms the club’s core, with a long association with Norway’s top division and cup football. European appearances, including the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, have extended Viking’s identity beyond Norway and reinforced the reputation of SR-Bank Arena as a demanding setting for visiting sides. Viking remains defined by the combination of Stavanger roots, dark-blue tradition, a substantial historical footprint and a modern professional framework.
Last matches statistics for Viking
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Start
0 - 3
Viking
|
7 / 9 |
|
81 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
|
Viking
2 - 1
Sarpsborg 08 FF
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8 / 18 |
|
83 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
|
Rosenborg
2 - 1
Viking
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1 / 6 |
|
79 | 10 | - | 5 |
|
Dinamo Zagreb
2 - 2
Viking
|
3 / 6 |
|
73 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
Viking
3 - 1
Dinamo Zagreb
|
8 / 13 |
|
77 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
|
Viking
2 - 1
Aalesund
|
6 / 22 |
|
78 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
|
Brodd
1 - 3
Viking
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Sandefjord
1 - 1
Viking
|
4 / 18 |
|
0% | 17 | 1 1 | 0 |
|
VfB Stuttgart
3 - 1
Viking
|
3 / 9 |
|
0% | 13 | 3 | 0 |
|
Viking
8 - 1
Kristiansund BK
|
13 / 28 |
|
0% | 14 | - | 1 |
Detailed statistics Viking
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Warnings Viking
Passes Viking
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Latest start lineups Viking (XI)
Viking vs Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494763
VfB Stuttgart vs Viking
UEFA Champions League 2026 - 1635741
Sandefjord vs Viking
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494754
Viking vs Aalesund
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494747
Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League 2026 - 1622631
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking
UEFA Champions League 2026 - 1622620
2023
1st shirt
2023
2nd shirt