Kristoffer Klaesson

Kristoffer-August Sundquist Klaesson (born 27 November 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Polish club Raków Częstochowa.

Klaesson was Vålerenga's youth academy graduate and plays for Norway at youth level.

Vålerenga
Klaesson signed his first professional contract in June 2016. He made his Eliteserien debut for Vålerenga on 30 June 2019 against Haugesund, following injury to first choice goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey. The game ended with a 4–1 win for Vålerenga. Klaesson also started the following game, a 6–0 win against Bodø/Glimt.

Leeds United
On 31 July 2021, Klaesson signed a four-year deal with Leeds United, with the club paying an undisclosed fee reported as £1.6 million.

He made his Premier League debut on 18 March 2022 in a 3–2 victory away to Wolverhampton Wanderers, following an injury to first choice goalkeeper Illan Meslier. During his time on the pitch, he did not concede any goals.

Klaesson made his first start for the club on 1 January 2024 at home against Birmingham City. He played the full 90 minutes, keeping a clean sheet in the 3–0 win.

Raków Częstochowa
On 7 July 2024, Klaesson moved on a free transfer to Polish Ekstraklasa club Raków Częstochowa on a three-year contract.

Honours
Norway U17
 * Syrenka Cup: 2016