Ruben Kristiansen

Ruben Kristiansen is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a defender. Kristiansen has played at the highest level in Norway for three clubs, Tromsø, Vålerenga and Brann.

Career

Early years

Kristiansen hails from Nordreisa Municipality. He started his career at local club Nordreisa, before moving on to play for Skjervøy, and later Tromsdalen.

Tromsø

In late 2011 Kristiansen signed a three-year contract with Eliteserien club Tromsø.

After two seasons at Vålerenga, Kristiansen joined fellow Eliteserien side Brann in 2015, helping them reach promotion at the end of the season.
He subsequently signed several new contracts with the club, stretching all the way through the 2024 season.

Return to Tromsø

In October 2024 Brann announced that Kristiansen would not be offered a contract extension after the season was finished. The following December, his former club Tromsø confirmed that they had signed Kristiansen on a one-year contract.
After only eight appearances in the league, most of them off the bench, it was announced that Kristiansen would not renew his contract with the club, and that he would depart after only one season.

International career

Kristiansen made one appearance for Norway's U23 team in 2012 against Estonia's U23 team, where they lost 2-0.
He made his international senior debut for Norway against South Africa in a friendly game in January 2013.

Honours

;Tromsø

Norwegian Cup runner-up: 2012

;Brann