Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old angrepsspiller for Vålerenga, has captured intense media attention after TV 2 expert Jesper Mathisen claimed the teenager could cost 150–200 million kroner if he scores a couple more goals. According to Vålerenga’s reported plans and official club statements, the player signed a professional contract running through 2029 after turning 15 in February 2026, following his transfer from KFUM Oslo in September 2025.
Transfer Valuation Speculation and Expert Analysis
According to TV 2, Jesper Mathisen suggested the 15-year-old’s market value could surge to 150–200 million kroner if he continues scoring. Vålerenga daglig leder Svein Graff has openly acknowledged that the club must prepare for that there will come big bids on the juvelen next summer when the player becomes 16 and can be bought by foreign storklubber, as reported by TV 2. Vålerenga initially signaled strong commitment to the young talent by giving the 15-year-old draktnummer 9 and sammenlignet ham med Martin Ødegaard.
Balancing Professional Football and Secondary School
While training with the senior squad, Rajkovic divides his time between professional football commitments and ungdomsskolen. According to interviews published by TV 2, the teenager works with a mentor to handle coursework during free days and home study sessions, noting that the demanding schedule grew easier to manage over time. At the club’s training ground, media reports show his responsibilities extend beyond the pitch, as he balances senior media duties with equipment cleanup tasks alongside older teammates.
Eliteserien Record Context and International Ambitions
Rajkovic joined Vålerenga as one of Scandinavia’s most sought-after talents, according to club statements on vif-fotball.no. Vålerenga sportssjef Joacim Jonsson oversaw the integration plan alongside the player’s family. According to VG, the kantspilleren scored two goals during Vålerenga’s winter friendlies and received a call-up to Norway’s G16 national team squad for matches against Marokko, Ukraina, and Tyrkia. This development places him close to historical league milestones; last season, Fredrikstads Eirik Julius Granaas set a rekord as the youngest debutant in Eliteserien at 15 years and 90 days, breaking the previous mark held by Martin Ødegaard, who, or «Martin (15)», som han ble omtalt som den gangen, was 27 dager eldre da han debuterte på toppnivå for Strømsgodset i 2014, as documented by VG.
Did you know? Gabriel Rajkovic was signed by Vålerenga with a fortid i Nordstrand og sist i KFUM in September 2025 before officially committing to a professional contract that binds him to the Oslo club through 2029, according to club announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gabriel Rajkovic?
Gabriel Rajkovic is 15 years old, having celebrated his birthday in February 2026, according to VG.
What is Gabriel Rajkovic’s contract status with Vålerenga?
He has signed a professional contract with Vålerenga that extends through 2029, as reported by Vålerenga’s official website.
Which clubs has Rajkovic played for in Norway?
Before joining Vålerenga, he played for Nordstrand og sist i KFUM, according to club records on vif-fotball.no.
Can Rajkovic break the Eliteserien youngest debutant record?
Media reports from VG indicate that his age profile places him in position to challenge the existing appearance records set by Eirik Julius Granaas and Martin Ødegaard.
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