Havard Nielsen

Håvard Nielsen

Håvard Nielsen

Personal information
Full name	Håvard Kallevik Nielsen
Date of birth	15 July 1993 (age 17)
Place of birth	Oslo, Norway
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current club	Vålerenga
Number	16
Youth career
2007–2010	Vålerenga
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps (Gls)
2009–	Vålerenga	3 (1)
National team
2009–	Norway U19	3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 February 2011. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 February 2011

Håvard Nielsen (born 15 July 1993) is a football striker currently playing for Vålerenga.

Career

Club career

Born in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, Nielsen grew up in the suburb of Oppsal. He began his career with the local club, , but signed for Vålerenga in 2007, when he was 14.

On 5 October 2009, he made his debut in the Norwegian Premier League against Viking as the youngest ever Vålerenga player. In January 2011, he signed a 3-year professional contract with Vålerenga.

Career statistics

International career

Nielsen has played for a national team above his age since he was 16, and is considered one of the greatest talents in Norway. He played all matches during the 2011 UEFA Under-19 qualification and scored one goal, when Norway advanced to the elite qualification.

References

External links

• Profile at VIF-Fotball.no
• Profile at UEFA.com

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