Kristoffer Askildsen
Norwegian football midfielder
Kristoffer Askildsen (born 9 January 2001) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien club Viking. He also represented the Norway national team.
Career
Early career
Askildsen began his career in Heming, joining Stabæk's academy in his late childhood. He joined the club initially as a goalkeeper, but converted to midfield whilst playing under the guidance of Stabæk's youth coach Øyvind Leonhardsen.
Stabæk
Askildsen made his debut for the senior team against Ranheim in September 2018, and established himself as a starter in April 2019.
Sampdoria
Askildsen signed with Italian side Sampdoria on 28 January 2020 on a four-and-a-half-year contract. On 21 June 2020, he made his debut with the club in an away 2–1 loss against Inter Milan. He scored his first goal against Milan in a 4–1 loss. In doing so, Askildsen became the first player born after the Millennium to score for Sampdoria.
Loan to Lecce
On 17 July 2022, Askildsen joined Lecce on a season-long loan.
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