Kristoffer Askildsen
Kristoffer Askildsen is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien club Viking FK. He also represented the Norway national team.
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.
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.
On 17 July 2022, Askildsen joined Lecce on a season-long loan.
Midtjylland
On July 1, 2024, Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland confirmed that Askildsen joined the club on a contract until June 2028.
Viking
At the end of March 2025, Askildsen returned to Norway, signing with Eliteserien club Viking FK for four-years.
Honours
Viking