Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen

Defender #3
Age 29 years
Nationality Norway
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen operates as Brann's Bronze Wall. The 30-year-old Bergen native has cemented himself as the defensive anchor for his hometown club since returning in 2021. Still searching for his first major career trophy, his hunger to deliver success to Brann remains the driving force behind his uncompromising style of play.

His identity on the pitch is defined by a ruthless commitment to stopping attacks. With 11 appearances and 800 minutes under his belt, he is building a highly reliable body of work at the back. Earning the SHIELD badge highlights his elite shot-blocking capability and his willingness to put his body on the line when it counts. A strong Defense rating tells the story of a true specialist who thrives without the ball. After a steady campaign, his form is on an upward trajectory, turning him into a formidable obstacle for opposing forwards. The Stakes are high for his club, and his output is scaling perfectly to match the occasion.

Valued at €1M with a stable market trajectory, he represents fantastic value as a mature, homegrown asset. Locked into a contract until 2027, he provides Brann with crucial long-term stability and leadership in the defensive third.

Player Rating

Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
74
Rating
64
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 70
🎯 Clutch 49
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 60
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen is a above average SHIELD for Brann. Evidence: 1.1 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (71/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 81%
Weight 80%
Experience 73%

vs UEFA Europa League

Height 82%
Weight 82%
Experience 74%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 60 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 71 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 58 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 8 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 60
Shooting 5
Defense 71
Workrate 58
Passing 8
Key Strength 71 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Feb 26, 2026 Bologna 1-0 Brann UEFA Europa League 90' 6.0 0 0 42 Renato Dall'Ara
Feb 19, 2026 Brann 0-1 Bologna UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 29 Brann Stadion
Jan 29, 2026 Sturm Graz 1-0 Brann UEFA Europa League 77' 7.9 0 0 37 Merkur-Arena
Jan 22, 2026 Brann 3-3 FC Midtjylland UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 94 Brann Stadion
Dec 11, 2025 Brann 0-4 Fenerbahçe UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 56 Brann Stadion
Nov 27, 2025 PAOK 1-1 Brann UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 42 Toumba Stadium
Nov 06, 2025 Bologna 0-0 Brann UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 24 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Oct 23, 2025 Brann 3-0 Rangers UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 27 Brann Stadion
Oct 02, 2025 Brann 1-0 Utrecht UEFA Europa League 90' 7.6 0 0 19 Brann Stadion
Sep 25, 2025 Lille 2-1 Brann UEFA Europa League 93' 7.2 0 0 48 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Jul 30, 2025 Red Bull Salzburg 1-1 Brann UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 46 Red Bull Arena

Player Market Value

Track Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €700K
Peak Value €800K (Q2'24)
€800K €400K €0
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