Leo Olsen Explained

Leo Olsen
Fullname:Christopher Leonidas Olsen
Birth Date:25 September 1981
Birth Place:Colombia
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1996–2001
Clubs1:Harstad
Years2:2002–2004
Clubs2:Tromsø
Years3:2005–2007
Clubs3:Tromsdalen
Years4:2008–2012
Clubs4:Hønefoss
Caps4:95
Goals4:15
Years5:2013–2015
Clubs5:Jevnaker
Years6:2016–
Clubs6:Hønefoss
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Pcupdate:8 October 2012

Christopher Leonidas Olsen (born 25 September 1981) is a Norwegian retired footballer.

He was born in Colombia, but was adopted to Harstad in Norway at the age of three. In 1996, he made his debut for Harstad. He was picked up by Tromsø in 2002 and played in the Norwegian Premier League. However, he had cruciate ligament injury problems. He played for Tromsdalen from 2005 to 2007 and joined Hønefoss in 2008.[1] [2]

He made his debut for Hønefoss on 13 April 2008 and played 53 matches to 1 January 2010 of which three were cup matches. Before the 2013 season he joined a small local team, Jevnaker.

After a lengthy spell in Jevnaker, he rejoined Hønefoss as playing coach for the reserve team.[3] He also played two cup games for Hønefoss' A team.

Career statistics

SeasonClubDivisionLeagueCupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2008Hønefoss1. divisjon21400214
200930810318
2010Tippeligaen16130191
20111. divisjon26230292
2012Tippeligaen203050
Career Total951510010515

Notes and References

  1. http://www.honefossbk.no/Spillerfakta.asp?spiller_ID=214 Profile on Hønefoss BK website
  2. http://www.til.no/www/adel/profil/345 Profile on Tromsø IL website
  3. News: Nå gjør Leo comeback. Nilsen. Tommy. 16 February 2016. Ringerikes Blad. 23. Norwegian.