Eirik Hestad
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Match-by-match stats
Eirik Hestad 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Eirik Hestad has appeared in 11 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 780 minutes at an average rating of 7.24. 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 | 5 | 0.60 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.81 | 89 |
| Shots | 19 | 2.20 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.80 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 26.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.71 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.81 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1.15 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.23 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 66 |
| Key passes | 20 | 2.30 | 88 |
| Chances created | 17 | 1.96 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 34 |
Eirik Hestad has taken 19 shots with 7 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Eirik Hestad has 2 assists and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 46 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 318 | 36.70 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 272 | 31.40 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.27 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.92 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 101 | 11.65 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 3.12 | 66 |
Eirik Hestad has completed 272 of 318 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.92 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 2.08 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 40 | 4.62 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.58 | 30 |
| Touches | 479 | 55.30 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 100 | 11.54 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.92 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.50 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.46 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eirik Hestad completes 8 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.62 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.92 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.81 | 88 |
| Clearances | 15 | 1.73 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 3.69 | 86 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Eirik Hestad makes 14 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.92 | 24 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.58 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.35 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 1.60 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.42 | 45 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Eirik Hestad has committed 8 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.6 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly right winger (6 appearances), also at right midfielder (2) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 5 goals and 2 assists across 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 780 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Eirik Hestad has attempted 19 shots with 7 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eirik Hestad has created 17 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (44% success rate). Eirik Hestad has contributed 20 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eirik Hestad has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 7 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 272 from 318 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Eirik Hestad has won 40 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Eirik Hestad has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 13.
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 Brann on January 30th. Molde lost 1-2. Eirik Hestad played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 5 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.54.
Recent matches
- January 30th1-2 lossvsBrann(90 mins, rating 7.54)
- September 8th2-2 drawatAalesund(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.86)
- September 11th2-1 winvsSandefjord(70 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.71)
- February 14th2-1 lossatSarpsborg 08(75 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.08)
- May 14th1-0 winvsKristiansund(70 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Eirik Hestad and Molde are next in action on November 14th against KFUM in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KFUM vs Molde match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Eirik Hestad currently plays alongside S. Hansen, Emil Breivik, Jalal Abdullai, Valdemar Lund, Halldor Stenevik, S. Diop, Eirik Hestad, Sondre Granaas, Jacob Christensen, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Mathias Løvik, Oskar Spiten-Nysæter, Blerton Isufi, Albert Posiadala, Caleb Zady Sery, Igor Fabian Gosik, Trent Kone Doherty, Eirik Haugan, Samukele Kabini, Mats Møller Dæhli, P. Lervik, Mads Enggård, Martin Linnes, Daniel Daga, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Birk Risa, Viktor Bender, M. Eikrem Myklebust, Mads Kikkenborg and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.