Carina Alfredsen

Carina Alfredsen is a promising young central midfielder playing for Kolbotn in the Toppserien, Norway's premier women's football league. At just 18 years old, Alfredsen has already made a significant impact on the field with 18 appearances this season, totaling 1,519 minutes of playtime. Known for her defensive prowess, she excels in the defensive central midfield (CDM) role, displaying a consistent capability to disrupt opposing plays. Her possession-adjusted statistics reveal a robust defensive skill set, with 3.51 interceptions and 8.55 challenges per 90 minutes, highlighting her effectiveness in breaking up attacks and regaining possession for her team.

Despite her defensive focus, Carina Alfredsen can also make meaningful contributions to her team's forward momentum. Her progressive passing distance per 90 minutes stands at 128.32 meters, underscoring her ability to move the ball effectively and contribute to playmaking from deep midfield positions. Although she has recorded neither goals nor assists this season—reflected in her goals, assists, and expected goals (xG) per 90 minutes all being at zero—Alfredsen is ranked second in playmaking among her peers, demonstrating her potential and valued presence on the pitch. Her player archetype as an "Anchor" speaks to her primary role of stabilizing the midfield, providing a crucial balance to Kolbotn's tactical setup, and offers a glimpse into her considerable promise as she continues to develop her game.