Age, Biography and Wiki
Jon Olav Hjelde was born on 30 April, 1972 in Levanger, Norway, is a Norwegian footballer (born 1972). Discover Jon Olav Hjelde's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
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| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
30 April, 1972 |
| Birthday |
30 April |
| Birthplace |
Levanger, Norway |
| Nationality |
Norway
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 51 years old group.
Jon Olav Hjelde Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Jon Olav Hjelde height is 1.85 m .
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1.85 m |
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Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Jon Olav Hjelde Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jon Olav Hjelde worth at the age of 51 years old? Jon Olav Hjelde’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Norway. We have estimated Jon Olav Hjelde's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Jon Olav Hjelde Social Network
Timeline
Jon Olav Hjelde (born 30 July 1972) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Born in Levanger, Hjelde began his career at his local team Vuku, which competed in the Norwegian Third Division.
Busan manager Ian Porterfield, famous during his earlier playing career for scoring the winning goal of the 1973 FA Cup Final, signed three out-of-contract players from English football in mid-2003, including Hjelde.
He joined Rosenborg in 1994, becoming backup to the team's regular central defenders Erik Hoftun and Bjørn Otto Bragstad.
Despite not being a regular in the Rosenborg side, he played in the club's historic 1996–97 UEFA Champions League group-stage win over A.C. Milan at the San Siro that eliminated the Italians, and featured in the quarter-final first-leg draw against previous-season Champions League winners Juventus.
The two performances caused the squad to be nicknamed the "Heroes of Milan", and scouts from across Europe became interested in Rosenborg players, including Hjelde.
Although Italian club Bari attempted to sign Hjelde in 1997, he instead accepted a late offer from Nottingham Forest.
He soon became a regular in Forest's first-team, where he played for six seasons.
Busan had once been a dominant K League side, but due to a change in ownership ahead of the 2000 season, triggered by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the club suffered from a reduced budget.
Hjelde moved to South Korea in 2003 to join former Asian Club Championship and Afro-Asian Club Championship winners Busan I'cons, despite interest from Stoke City manager Tony Pulis.
Hjelde played the latter-half of the 2003 K League season for Busan, but didn't feature in the 2004 season due to a knee injury, and was released by Busan in mid-2004.
Hjelde's time playing in South Korea is documented in the book, Who Ate All the Squid?: Football Adventures in South Korea.
He rejoined Forest after one year in Korea, but played only sporadically and was released at the end of the 2004–05 season.
At this point, Hjelde considered moving back to Norway, but instead signed a one-year deal with Forest's lower-league neighbours Mansfield Town in the summer of 2005.
He played regularly for the Stags, forming a defensive team alongside Alex Baptiste.
Hjelde indicated that he would move back to Norway at the end of the 2005–06 season, but later changed his mind, and signed a new one-year contract with the Stags.
In May 2007, he retired from football.
Hjelde's son, Leo Hjelde, is also a footballer, playing for EFL Championship club Sunderland AFC and the Norway U21 national team.
