Eirik Hestad
Norway
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Eirik Hestad 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Eirik Hestad has appeared in 16 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,159 minutes at an average rating of 7.32. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.60 | 91 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.85 | 90 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.90 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.90 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 48.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 32.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 9 | 0.70 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.85 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.16 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Key passes | 33 | 2.60 | 94 |
| Chances created | 29 | 2.25 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 24 |
Eirik Hestad has taken 25 shots with 12 on target (48% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.1 expected goals (xG), 5.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Eirik Hestad has 2 assists and 33 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 40 minutes. Eirik Hestad has set up 35 shots for teammates, worth 3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 518 | 40.20 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 439 | 34.10 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.32 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.78 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 154 | 11.96 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 3.11 | 74 |
Eirik Hestad has completed 439 of 518 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.70 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 1.55 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 59 | 4.58 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.54 | 39 |
| Touches | 765 | 59.40 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 12.66 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.78 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.79 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.47 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eirik Hestad completes 9 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 59 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.63 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.09 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.54 | 71 |
| Clearances | 22 | 1.71 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 3.96 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Eirik Hestad makes 21 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.93 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.54 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.39 | 61 |
| Fouls per card | 1.71 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 2.72 | 48 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Eirik Hestad has committed 12 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.7 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right winger (11 appearances), also at right midfielder (2) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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O. Spiten19 yrs#21
T. Koné-Doherty
20 yrs#24S. Diop
21 yrs#29I. Gosik18 yrs#44J. Fugelsnes18 yrsK. Lonebu20 yrsS. Kilen21 yrs
N. Ødegård22 yrs#6
E. Breivik26 yrs#10
V. Hoff30 yrs#15
M. Møller Dæhli31 yrs#17
H. Stenevik26 yrs#18
S. Granaas20 yrs#23
D. Daga
19 yrs#27V. Bender
19 yrs#28
22 yrs
23 yrsEirik Hestad previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 24 | 1,469 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 31 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 216 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7.12 |
 Europa League | 5 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 20 | 1,116 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 28 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 4 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5.33 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 247 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.83 |
 Champions League | 1 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.75 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 11 | 417 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 299 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 17 | 1,089 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 6.72 |
About Eirik Hestad
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Eirik Hestad has scored 8 goals and 2 assists across 16 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1159 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Eirik Hestad has attempted 25 shots with 12 on target, a 48% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eirik Hestad has created 29 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (45% success rate). Eirik Hestad has contributed 33 key passes and 50 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eirik Hestad has registered 21 tackles (14 won), 7 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 439 from 518 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Eirik Hestad has won 59 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Eirik Hestad has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 23.
About Eirik Hestad
Eirik Hestad is a 31-year-old forward playing for Molde in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Eirik Hestad is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 26 June 1995.
Most recent appearance
Eirik Hestad's most recent match was away at Vålerenga on September 12th. Molde won 3-4. Eirik Hestad played 29 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- September 12th3-4 winatVålerenga(29 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.8)
- May 14th3-2 winvsTromsø(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.77)
- June 16th2-1 lossatKristiansund(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.75)
- January 14th3-3 drawvsSarpsborg 08(87 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.87)
- November 14th2-4 winatKFUM(83 mins, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
Eirik Hestad and Molde are next in action on November 12th against KFUM in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Molde vs KFUM match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Eirik Hestad currently plays alongside Sondre Granaas, Halldor Stenevik, Mads Kikkenborg, Jonathan Fugelsnes, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Sivert Sira Hansen, Samukele Kabini, Daniel Daga, Kristian Lonebu, Jalal Abdullai, Eirik Haugan, Niklas Ødegård, Albert Posiadala, Martin Linnes, Viktor Bender, Mads Eikrem Myklebust, Igor Gosik, Trent Koné-Doherty, Peder Hoel Lervik, Mats Møller Dæhli, Oskar Spiten, Caleb Zady Sery, Mathias Løvik, Seydina Diop, Sander Kilen, Eirik Hestad, Emil Breivik, Birk Risa and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.