Nicolai Naess
Stabaek/D/
NorwayPlayer Info
Nicolai Naess is a versatile Norwegian defender currently plying his trade for Stabæk, known for his intelligent reading of the game and adaptability across the back line. Born on January 18, 1993, Naess began his career in Norway before a notable spell abroad with Columbus Crew in MLS, where he became a key component of their defense and experienced playoff football. Returning to his native league, the 33-year-old has re-established himself as a defensive leader. Primarily a central defender, his technical ability also allows him to cover the right-back position effectively. Standing at 182 cm, he combines tactical awareness with a calmness in possession, often initiating attacks from deep. His career honors include domestic cup successes in Norway. Naess is regarded as a thoughtful and consistent performer, whose experience and versatility make him a valuable asset for any defensive unit looking for stability and ball-playing capability from the back.
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Transfer History
2022/03/10
Sarpsborg 08
Stabaek200000€
Transfer
2019/01/07
SC HeerenveenSarpsborg 08Signed
2017/08/29
Columbus CrewSC HeerenveenTransfer
2016/07/20
StabaekColumbus CrewTransfer
2013/02/11
Vålerenga Fotball EliteStabaekTransfer
Matches
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Statistics
Stabaek
NOR 1.Divisjon2026
Matches
Games Played
19
Games Started
19
Minutes Per Game
519
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0