Erik Hagen
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Erik "Panzer" Hagen is a Norwegian international
football
player, formerly playing on with Hønefoss
. He is a center back. During his time in Vålerenga he was nicknamed "Panzer" by the fans. Among other things he created a "hate list" of Norwegian
footballers in the club magazine Vål'enga Magasin, containing among others Vidar Riseth
.
On 9 October 2004 Erik Hagen made his first appearance on the Norwegian national team
away to Scotland
at 29 years of age. Norway won 1-0.
Hagen's won the Kniksen award
as Defender of the year, and as Kniksen of the year in 2004. The Kniksen award is the highest individual award for a Norwegian footballer.
In December 2004 Erik Hagen was sold to Zenit St. Petersburg
from Vålerenga, becoming the first Norwegian
footballer to play in Russia
. In 2005 Hagen played 28 league matches for Zenit, receiving 12 cautions. In January 2006 he was elected vice-captain by the team. On 31 January 2008 it was announced that Hagen would be joining Premier League club Wigan Athletic, signing on loan until the end of the current season. His only appearance for the first team was in the away defeat at Portsmouth
.
He has a twin brother, Rune Hagen
, who also plays professional football. He signed for Vålerenga at the same time as his brother.
On July 28, 2008 he appeared on the Vålerenga home stadium before a game against Tromsø. It was announced he has once again signed for the club, and is coming back to where his career reached new heights. According to Vålerenga he has signed a 2½ year contract with the Oslo
club. This was especially appreciated with Klanen, Vålerenga's official supporter club, as Hagen was one of the most popular players to play for the club.
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player, formerly playing on with Hønefoss
Hønefoss
Hønefoss is a city in Buskerud county, Norway, and the center of the municipality of Ringerike.In 1852, Hønefoss received town status and was separated from Norderhov. Hønefoss celebrated its 150th year of township in 2002...
. He is a center back. During his time in Vålerenga he was nicknamed "Panzer" by the fans. Among other things he created a "hate list" of Norwegian
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
footballers in the club magazine Vål'enga Magasin, containing among others Vidar Riseth
Vidar Riseth
Vidar Riseth is a Norwegian football player, playing for Vålerenga's recruit team in Norwegian Second Division-Early career:...
.
On 9 October 2004 Erik Hagen made his first appearance on the Norwegian national team
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
away to Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
at 29 years of age. Norway won 1-0.
Hagen's won the Kniksen award
Kniksen award
The Kniksen award , established in 1990, acclaims the best players in the Norwegian football premiership. The award is named after the legendary Norwegian football player Roald Jensen, nicknamed "Kniksen".-Category A:...
as Defender of the year, and as Kniksen of the year in 2004. The Kniksen award is the highest individual award for a Norwegian footballer.
In December 2004 Erik Hagen was sold to Zenit St. Petersburg
FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
Football Club Zenit is a Russian football club from the city of Saint-Petersburg. Founded in 1925 , the club plays in the Russian Premier League...
from Vålerenga, becoming the first Norwegian
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
footballer to play in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. In 2005 Hagen played 28 league matches for Zenit, receiving 12 cautions. In January 2006 he was elected vice-captain by the team. On 31 January 2008 it was announced that Hagen would be joining Premier League club Wigan Athletic, signing on loan until the end of the current season. His only appearance for the first team was in the away defeat at Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
.
He has a twin brother, Rune Hagen
Rune Hagen
Rune Hagen is a Norwegian footballer.His twin brother Erik Hagen plays for the Norway national football team, and Rune himself had 3 appearances for the Norwegian U-23 national team in 1998.-Norway:...
, who also plays professional football. He signed for Vålerenga at the same time as his brother.
On July 28, 2008 he appeared on the Vålerenga home stadium before a game against Tromsø. It was announced he has once again signed for the club, and is coming back to where his career reached new heights. According to Vålerenga he has signed a 2½ year contract with the Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
club. This was especially appreciated with Klanen, Vålerenga's official supporter club, as Hagen was one of the most popular players to play for the club.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 March 2006 | Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar Dakar Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland... |
2-1 | Defeat | Friendly | |
| 2 | 17 October 2007 | Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium is a stadium owned by the city of Sarajevo. It is also known as Koševo Stadium and formerly Olympic Stadium. Koševo Stadium is located in the Koševo neighborhood of Sarajevo and it is used mostly by FK Sarajevo.... , Sarajevo Sarajevo Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans.... |
2-0 | Win | UEFA European Championship 2008 Qual. 2008 UEFA European Football Championship qualifying This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008.- Seedings :Qualification coefficients were used to rank the teams according to their results in both UEFA Euro 2004 and FIFA World Cup 2006 qualifying stages. Only the group matches, and not any additional playoffs, counted... |
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| 3 | 17 November 2007 | Ullevaal stadion Ullevaal Stadion Ullevaal Stadion is an all-seater football stadium located in Oslo, Norway. It is the home ground of Vålerenga IF and the Norway national football team, and the site of the Norwegian Cup Final. From its opening in 1926 to 2009 it was the home ground of FK Lyn. With a capacity of 25,572, it is the... , Oslo Oslo Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King... |
1-2 | Defeat | UEFA European Championship 2008 Qual. 2008 UEFA European Football Championship qualifying This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008.- Seedings :Qualification coefficients were used to rank the teams according to their results in both UEFA Euro 2004 and FIFA World Cup 2006 qualifying stages. Only the group matches, and not any additional playoffs, counted... |