| Erik Karlsen | |
| Birth Date: | 26 July 1953 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Clubs1: | Lillestrøm |
| Years1: | 1973–1977 |
| Clubs2: | Vålerenga |
| Years2: | 1978–1979 |
| Clubs3: | Lillestrøm |
| Years3: | 1980 |
| Nationalteam1: | Norway |
| Nationalyears1: | 1977 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Erik Karlsen (born 26 July 1953) is a Norwegian footballer who played as a forward.[1] He played in one match for the Norway national football team in 1977.[2] He spent his club career with Lillestrøm and Vålerenga.[1]