Eirik Hestad Explained

Eirik Hestad
Fullname:Eirik Hestad
Birth Date:26 June 1995
Birth Place:Aureosen, Norway
Currentclub:Molde
Clubnumber:5
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Molde
Years1:2012–2016
Caps1:46
Goals1:15
Years2:2012–2021
Caps2:161
Goals2:23
Years3:2022–2023
Caps3:30
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Caps4:11
Goals4:3
Nationalyears1:2012
Nationalteam1:Norway U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalteam2:Norway U18
Nationalcaps2:12
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2013–2014
Nationalteam3:Norway U19
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2015
Nationalteam4:Norway U21
Nationalcaps4:3
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:21:00, 4 December 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:3 April 2018

Eirik Hestad (born 26 June 1995) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder who plays for Molde.

Club career

Molde

In 2012, he dominated for Molde 2 in the 2. divisjon, and made his first-team debut on 25 October 2012 in a Europa League group stage match against Steaua București.[1] He also played internationally for Norway boys-17.[2] He made his Eliteserien debut in September 2013 in a 1–1 draw against Haugesund. On 30 April 2019, Hestad signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to Molde until the end of the 2021 season.[3] On 5 May 2019, Hestad got his 100th appearance in Eliteserien in Molde's 2–1 win away to Haugesund.[4]

Pafos

On 9 January 2022, Pafos announced the signing of Hestad on a free transfer after his Molde contract had expired.[5] On 13 June 2023, Pafos announced that Hestad had left the club.[6]

Return to Molde

On 7 July 2023, Hestad returned to Molde, signing a contract until the end of 2027.[7]

International career

Hestad played a total of 28 games and scored 6 goals for Norway at international youth level.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Molde2012Tippeligaen00001010
201310200030
2014801010100
201513140101272
20162133021264
2017Eliteserien20060260
201830810773815
20192842081385
2020234101335
20211732071264
Total16123210461222835
Pafos2021–22Cypriot First Division8020100
2022–2322021241
Total30041341
Molde2023Eliteserien1131051174
202400004141
Total1131092215
Career total20226261551428341

Honours

Club

Molde

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Moldes 17-åring kastes rett til ulvene. Hustad. Trond. 25 October 2012. no. 6 October 2013.
  2. News: Kometkarriere som planlagt for Molde-talent . https://archive.today/20131008004038/http://fotball.bladet-tromso.no/eliteserien/article265346.ece . dead . 8 October 2013 . Vaagbø . Vegard Flemmen . 25 January 2013 . no . 6 October 2013 .
  3. Web site: Hestad og Aursnes forlenger. www.moldefk.no. Molde FK . 30 April 2019. no. 30 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Eirik Hestad profile. www.fotball.no. . 6 May 2019. no. 5 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Pafos FC announce the agreement between the Club and the experienced Norwegian player Eirik Hestad. . facebook.com/fcpafos . FC Pafos Facebook . 10 January 2022 . 9 January 2022.
  6. Web site: Pafos FC would like to thank our former player Eric Hestad for his contribution to our team. . facebook.com/pafosfc . Pafos FC Facebook . 13 June 2023 . 13 June 2023.
  7. Web site: KJEKT Å KOMME HJEM! . moldefk.no . Molde FK . 13 July 2023 . Norwegian . 7 July 2023.
  8. News: Eirik Hestad national team profile . no . www.fotball.no . . 1 April 2019.