Kristoffer Ajer Biography: Age, Family, Siblings, Gf, Stats, Height, Salary, Net Worth

Who is Kristoffer Ajer? Read about his early life, family, age, parents, siblings, career, current teams, contract, salary, net worth in 2024, and more.

Who is Kristoffer Ajer?

Kristoffer Ajer is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Premier League club Brentford and the Norway national team.

Profile Wiki Data

Profession	Professional footballer
Years active	2018-present
Current teams	Brentford FC
Position	Defender
Height	1.98 m
Current market value	€15.00m
Net Worth	$5 million(est.)

Kristoffer Ajer Biography

Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer was born on April 17, 1998, in Halden, Norway. Growing up in a football-loving family, Ajer’s passion for the sport began at a young age. He joined local club IK Start’s youth academy at 10, quickly demonstrating his potential as a skilled and dedicated player.

Ajer made his professional debut for IK Start in 2014. His impressive performances caught the attention of Scottish giants Celtic FC, who signed him in 2016. Initially, Ajer was loaned to Kilmarnock to gain experience. He returned to Celtic in 2017, becoming an integral part of the team.

At Celtic, Ajer established himself as a versatile defender/midfielder, capable of playing in various positions. Under manager Brendan Rodgers, he won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup in the 2019-2020 season. Ajer’s consistent performances earned him recognition as one of Celtic’s key players.

In July 2021, Ajer signed with Premier League club Brentford, marking a significant milestone in his career. The Norwegian defender joined the Bees on a five-year deal, bringing his Celtic experience and skillset to the English top-flight.

What is Kristoffer Ajer’s nationality? 

His nationality is Norway.

What is Kristoffer Ajer’s ethnicity?

His ethnicity is Norwegian.

Parents: Father, Mother

His father is Jan Tore Ajer and his mother is Randi Ajer.

Siblings: Brothers, Sisters

He has two sisters who are 11 and 13 years older than him.

Religion

He is a Christian.

How old is he? Age

He is 26 years old.

Birthday, zodiac sign

His birthday is on April 17 so his zodiac sign is Aries.

Education

Kristoffer Ajer attended high school in Kristiansand, Norway, while playing professionally for IK Start. Despite his football commitments, he excelled academically, achieving straight A’s in 18 subjects.

His school worked closely with his football club, allowing him to manage both academics and sports by attending classes later in the day after training. Although he once considered pursuing medicine, Ajer decided to focus on football but continued studying subjects of personal interest in his spare time.

Kristoffer Ajer Brentford FC Contract

Kristoffer Ajer signed his first contract with Brentford FC on July 21, 2021, after moving from Celtic. The transfer deal was for an undisclosed fee, and Ajer signed a five-year contract with Brentford, securing his services until 2026. His move came after a successful stint with Celtic, where he gained recognition as a versatile defender.

Ajer made his Premier League debut for Brentford shortly after joining, on August 13, 2021, in a 2-0 victory against Arsenal. Throughout his time with Brentford, he contributed significantly, showing adaptability both as a center-back and right-back.

On November 21, 2023, Ajer extended his contract with Brentford FC, committing to the club until the summer of 2028. This contract extension also included an option for the club to extend the deal for an additional year. His contract extension underlines Brentford’s trust in his abilities and their intention to keep him as a key part of their squad for the foreseeable future.

International Career

• Debut (March 2018): Ajer received his first senior call-up in March 2018 for friendlies against Australia and Albania, debuting against Australia. This marked the start of his international career.
• 2018-2020: Over his first three years, Ajer established himself as a key defender for Norway, making 19 appearances across 2018 (6 matches), 2019 (8 matches), and 2020 (5 matches). His calmness on the ball and ability to play in multiple defensive roles made him a reliable asset.
• 2021: Ajer played in 6 matches as part of Norway’s World Cup qualifiers and friendlies.
• 2022-2023: After two appearances in 2022, Ajer’s form continued to improve in 2023, capped by his first international goal on September 7, 2023, in a 6-0 win over Jordan during a friendly match.
• 2024: By October 2024, Ajer had made 39 international appearances for Norway, remaining a pivotal figure in their defense .

Throughout his international career, Ajer has been praised for his versatility, playing both as a central defender and occasionally in midfield due to his technical abilities and football intelligence. He remains a crucial part of Norway’s national team setup, helping the team in both friendlies and major tournament qualifiers.

Style of Play

Kristoffer Ajer’s current team is Brentford FC.

Kristoffer Ajer’s position in the field is Defender for Brentford FC.

His current jersey number is 20.

Kristoffer Ajer Height, Weight

Kristoffer Ajer’s height is 1.98 m.

His body weight is 92 kg.

His other body stats and distinctive features include:

Eye color is dark brown.

Hair color is blond.

Skin color is white.

Built body type.

Girlfriend, is Kristoffer Ajer Single?

Kristoffer Ajer is married to his long-time girlfriend Marte Koepp. The couple tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Rome, Italy, in 2023, surrounded by family and friends, including some of Ajer’s former Celtic teammates. Marte Koepp is a model and has also worked in marketing.

Kristoffer Ajer Net Worth

Kristoffer Ajer’s net worth is estimated to be above $5 million.

His current market value is €15.00m.

Social Media Handles

• Instagrams handle:@kristoffer.v.ajer

Source: www.footybrief.net.