LEO OSTIGARD NEWS

Fit for starting XI Ostigard (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Ostigard is with the team as expected after being announced as an option Friday, with the defender immediately starting. He has started in all seven games he has been an option for since joining Hoffenheim and should continue in this role.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option Saturday Ostigard (thigh) is an option for Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Christian Ilzer. " Leo picked up a knock in the first training session with Norway. He was...

Impact Ostigard picked up an injury while with Norway but appears to have shaken off the knock already. He was back with the club the past few days working with the physios, leaving him to be fit for the contest. He is a starter when fit and will likely reclaim that spot in the middle of the defense immediately.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Ostigard (thigh) was forced off in the 37th minute of Saturday's 5-0 win over Moldova and is unlikely to play against Israel on Tuesday, coach Stale Solbakken said in a press confe...

Impact Ostigard cleared a long ball after half an hour and grabbed his right thigh shortly after. He attempted to continue for a few minutes but then sat down and was substituted following a brief treatment break. He is unlikely to be available for Tuesday's match and will likely be assessed upon returning to Hoffenheim. If the issue turns out to be more serious than expected, Kevin Akpoguma could see increased playing time in the upcoming games.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Records 10 clearances Ostigard had 10 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Ostigard was back in the starting role Sunday, seeing that spot for the second straight match and fourth time since joining the club, having yet to miss a start when fit since his loan spell has started. He was decent in the defense, notching one interception, a block and match-leading 10 clearances. He has been seeing a high volume of clearances since joining the club, averaging 11 per match.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Germany Ostigard is joining Hoffenheim on loan from Rennes, the club announced.

Impact Ostigard should be an immediate difference-maker for Hoffenheim, likely slotting straight into the starting XI along the back three. The defender has played a major role for Rennes in 2024, starting 14 times in 16 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three blocks in Lecce game Ostigard had one tackle (zero won) and registered three blocks, one clearance and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Ostigard got his second start in a row since Amir Rrahmani (thigh) was compromised and was fine in the back, plus Lecce didn't attack much. He remained the top backup in the defense this year, concluding with 28 tackles, 18 interceptions and 77 clearances in 29 appearances (19 starts), scoring twice and contributing to five clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances versus Fiorentina Ostigard drew two fouls and recorded one tackle (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ostigard was fielded over Juan Jesus and had a fine outing, but that wasn't enough to stop the opponents from bagging two goals. He has drew the nod in four of the last six rounds, notching four tackles (two won), two interceptions and 20 clearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins sevel duels in Torino tilt Ostigard registered one block, one interception, three clearances and seven successful duels in Friday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Ostigard was a steady hand in the back while replacing Amir Rrahmani (thigh). The teammate was on the bench and will be back in the XI against Barcelona. He'll compete and rotate primarily with Juan Jesus going forward. He has notched two tackles (one won), two interceptions and six clearances in the last four matches (two starts).

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Salernitana tilt Ostigard (illness) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Ostigard was back into the fold, but Amir Rrahmani and Juan Jesus played the whole game. His name has also popped up in the rumor mill as of late, as he could leave to play more if Napoli sign another center-back. In the meantime, he'll be the third option until Natan returns from a shoulder injury. He has tallied five tackles (three won), 19 clearances, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Salernitana Ostigard (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Ostigard returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Torino. The defender is available from the bench having made just three starts since November.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to be back against Salernitana Ostigard (illness) was a full participant in training during Napoli's retreat this week, Il Mattino informed.

Impact Ostigard has shaken off the flu, but the gaffer has generally preferred using Amir Rrahmani and Juan Jesus while Natan was on the mend. He didn't play in the last three matches he was available for. He has tallied four tackles (there won), 13 clearances, and two blocks in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Torino tilt Ostigard will skip Sunday's game against Torino due to gastroenteritis, Napoli announced.

Impact Ostigard came down with an illness late in the week and hasn't been called up. Juan Jesus and Amir Rrahmani are the only healthy center-backs. Giovanni Di Lorenzo will serve as an emergency option if need be.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances against Salernitana Ostigard recorded one tackle (zero won), one block, six clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Ostigard did his part in containing the enemies while filling in for Natan (suspension). He's likely to be the third man in the back the rest of the way. He has posted 18 clearances, four blocks, and eight tackles in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opening goal Ostigard scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Ostigard opened up the scoring in the 17th minute by netting a header off of a rebound. The defender rarely scores goals, only having four in the previous three seasons, but somehow has managed to score in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. He also had a pretty good game in open play, notching one tackle, an interception, two chances created, three shots and five clearances in his 90 minutes of work.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Lecce Ostigard scored one goal to go with one interception, three clearances, and two successful duels in Saturday's 4-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Ostigard drew another start with Amir Rrahmani sidelined, was impeccable in the back, and broke the deadlock early with a header on a set piece. His teammate might stay shelved for the next two matches. He has tallied nine tackles, seven interceptions, 15 clearances, and three blocks in seven appearances (four starts), contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well versus Bologna Ostigard had two interceptions and three clearances and won one of two tackles and four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Ostigard held his own as Napoli didn't have much trouble containing the opponents. He has recorded four tackles, five interceptions, and eight clearances in five appearances (two starts). He'll be in the XI consistently while Amir Rrahmani (thigh) is out.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three clearances against Sampdoria Ostigard had one interception, three clearances, and one off-target shot in Round 38's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Ostigard helped keep the clean sheet with a tidy performance in the back. He had a backup role throughout the season and featured ten times (six starts), posting seven tackles, eight interceptions, 30 clearances, and four blocks, contributing to blanking the opponents four times.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two interceptions versus Empoli Ostigard won two duels, drew one foul, and had two interceptions in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Ostigard played over Juan Jesus in this one, and he picked up more stats than his teammate Kim Min-Jae, as Napoli had a strong defensive showing. He has recorded one goal, three tackles, five interceptions, and 18 clearances in five appearances, with two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Ostigard scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Rangers FC.

Impact Ostiard finally got his first goal of the season with a header followed by a cross from Giacomo Rasadori. He has not been given much of an opportunity to play since his permanent transfer to the team over the summer. The Norwegian has a goal with nine clearances in the three games played thus far.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Napoli Ostigard has signed a permanent contract with Napoli after transferring from Brighton, the club announced Monday.

Impact Ostigard made 15 Serie A appearances (13 starts) for Genoa last season after joining on a six-month loan from Brighton in January, and the 22-year-old now returns to Italy on a permanent basis with Napoli. He could plug immediately into the starting lineup alongside Amir Rrahmani to replace the departing Kalidou Koulibaly in central defense.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances versus Bologna Ostigard took one off-target shot, won one of two tackles and had one block and five clearances in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Ostigard closed the season with another physical display, but his side gave up one goal. He has fared well since joining from Brighton in January and could be signed by another Serie A team or a top-tier side in different leagues. He has recorded 16 tackles, eight interceptions, 51 clearances and ten blocks in 15 appearances, with four clean sheets.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back in Lazio match Ostigard completed a one-game suspension in Monday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Ostigard was sent off in the previous match. He is highly likely to make the XI in Sunday's fixture, with Johan Vasquez returning to the left-back position and one between Silvan Hefti and Morten Frendrup on the other flank.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Torino Ostigard won four duels and picked up two yellow cards in 24 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Ostigard quickly hit the showers in the first half due to a pair of bookable offenses. He will miss the away game versus Verona after the break. Mattia Bani will be the top candidate to replace him in the back, although the potential return of Andrea Cambiaso (knee) could shake up the recent hierarchies.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Ostigard cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Ostigard will be an option for Sunday's road game against Venezia, but he had come off the bench in the match where he was expelled. He will have to compete with Nikola Maksimovic, Johan Vasquez and Domenico Criscito. He has logged three appearances since joining in January, posting four tackles, nine clearances and three blocks.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red in Roma clash Ostigard won one of two tackles and two duels, had two clearances and received a straight red card in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Ostigard came in for the injured Mattia Bani late in the first half, and was sent off after just over 20 minutes for stopping a clear-cut scoring opportunity. He will be suspended for next Sunday's home game against Salernitana, Either Nikola Maksimovic, Domenico Criscito or Andrea Cambiaso will get the nod in that one.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE