Erik Hagen

Erik Hagen

Personal information
Full name	Erik Bjørnstad Hagen
Date of birth	(1975-07-20) 20 July 1975
Place of birth	Veme, Norway
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Jevnaker
Number	14
Youth career
	Jevnaker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1996	Jevnaker	42	(6)
1996–1997	Liv/Fossekallen	42	(6)
1998–1999	Strømsgodset IF	24	(0)
2000–2004	Vålerenga	112	(4)
2005–2008	Zenit St. Petersburg	67	(3)
2008	→ Wigan Athletic (loan)	1	(0)
2008–2010	Vålerenga	27	(0)
2010–2011	Hønefoss	20	(1)
2011–2013	Jevnaker	25	(4)
Total		360	(25)
International career‡
2004–2007	Norway	28	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 November 2009 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2007

Erik "Panzer" Hagen (born 20 July 1975 in Veme) is a Norwegian football player who plays as a centre-back.

Club career

During his time with Vålerenga, Hagen received the nickname "Panzer" from the club's fans. Amongst other things he created a "hate list" of Norwegian footballers in the club magazine Vål'enga Magasin, containing the likes of Vidar Riseth.

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 Hagen was sold to Zenit St. Petersburg, becoming the first Norwegian footballer to play in Russia. In 2005 he 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 English season. However, he only made one appearance for the team, in the away defeat at Portsmouth.

On 28 July 2008 Hagen appeared at the Vålerenga home game against Tromsø, where it was announced he had re-signed for the club until the end of the 2010 season. The return of one of Vålerenga's most popular players was well received with supporters.

During an interview in April 2014, Hagen admitted to bribing a referee in a European Match during his time with Zenit St.Petersburg.

International career

Erik Hagen made his debut, aged 29 years old, for the Norwegian national team away to Scotland on 9 October 2004. Norway won 1-0.

International goals

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	1 March 2006	Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar	Senegal	2-1	Defeat	Friendly
2	17 October 2007	Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium, Sarajevo	Bosnia and Herzegovina	2-0	Win	UEFA European Championship 2008 Qual.
3	17 November 2007	Ullevaal stadion, Oslo	Turkey	1-2	Defeat	UEFA European Championship 2008 Qual.

Personal life

Hagen has a twin brother, Rune Hagen, who also plays professional football. He signed for Vålerenga at the same time as his brother.

External links

• Club profile
• Erik Hagen at National-Football-Teams.com