Jon-Olav Hjelde

Date of birth30 April 1972
Place of birthLevanger
NationalityNorwegian
Weight86 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

The big Norwegian had a mixed start to the 2000-01 campaign with Nottingham Forest, heading home the winner in the opening game of the season against West Bromwich Albion.

He then fell victim to a hip injury that kept him out of action until February.

Jon-Olav returned for the home win against Grimsby Town and proceeded to put on some of his best defensive performances since joining the club.

A tall central defender who is strong in the air and solid on the ground, Jon-Olav returned to Nottingham Forest in August 2004 with a one-year contract.

His contract at Mansfield Town was extended to June 2007 in June 2006.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Vuku
Rosenborg BK 08 Aug 1997
Nottingham Forest 08 Aug 1997 30 Jun 2003
Busan Icons 22 Jul 2003 30 Jun 2004
Queens Park Rangers 19 Jul 2004 31 Jul 2004 T
Nottingham Forest 10 Aug 2004 30 Jun 2005
SK Brann Bergen 28 Feb 2005 04 Mar 2005 T
Mansfield Town 22 Jul 2005 30 Jun 2007

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 1
1
1998-99 Nottingham Forest League Cup 2
1998-99 Nottingham Forest Premier League 16
1
1
3
1999-00 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 1
2000-01 Nottingham Forest League Division 1 10
1
2
2
2001-02 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 1
1
2001-02 Nottingham Forest League Cup 3
2001-02 Nottingham Forest League Division 1 42
10
2002-03 Nottingham Forest League Cup 1
2002-03 Nottingham Forest League Division 1 19
7
4
1
2002-03 Nottingham Forest League Division 1 Play-Offs
1
2004-05 Nottingham Forest League Championship 13
1
4
1
2004-05 Nottingham Forest League Cup 1
2005-06 Mansfield Town FA Cup 2
1
2005-06 Mansfield Town League Cup 1
2005-06 Mansfield Town League Two 30
1
1
4
1
2006-07 Mansfield Town FA Cup 3
2006-07 Mansfield Town Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2006-07 Mansfield Town League Two 25
3
1
3


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.