Norwegian footballer (born 1972)
Frode Hansen|
| Full name |
Frode Eike Hansen |
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| Date of birth |
(1972-09-04) September 4, 1972 (age 52) |
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| Place of birth |
Stavanger, Norway |
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| Height |
1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Defender |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 0000–1997 |
Vidar |
|
|
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| 1998–2000 |
Viking |
51 |
(4) |
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| 2001–2003 |
Lyn |
54 |
(3) |
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| 2003–2005 |
Viking |
58 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Frode Eike Hansen (born September 4, 1972), is a former Norwegian professional footballer who played for Mosterøy, Vidar, Viking and Lyn. Hansen was above all a determined player and a strong tackler who gained a reputation as a no nonsense defender. He made his debut in the Norwegian Premier League for Viking in 1998, playing a total of 163 games in the Norwegian top flight for Viking and Lyn.[1][2] His most notable achievements were the UEFA Cup first round matches against Sporting Lisboa in 1999, where Viking won 3-1 on aggregate.
Hansen rose to fame towards the end of his career, when he moved from being a hard-working, but underestimated defender to being recognised as one of the most important players in the Viking team. He was also forwarded by team mate Egil Østenstad as a player who ought to get more press due to his allegedly knowing more about wine and beer than any other Norwegian footballer and thus being the quintessential bohemian.[citation needed]
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