Leo Hjelde
| Date of birth | 26 August 2003 |
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender |
Leo Hjelde is the son of former Nottingham Forest defender, Jon-Olav Hjelde.
He played for Trygg/Lade and Rosenborg during his youth career.
Leo joined Leeds United in August 2021 with a four-year contract.
He joined Sunderland in January 2024 with a contract to June 2028.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 01 Jul 2020 | 27 Aug 2021 | |
| Ross County | 22 Jan 2021 | 31 May 2021 | L |
| Leeds United | 27 Aug 2021 | 30 Jan 2024 | |
| Rotherham United | 12 Jan 2023 | 31 May 2023 | L |
| Sunderland | 30 Jan 2024 | ||
| Sheffield United | 02 Feb 2026 | 31 May 2026 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2021-22 | Leeds United | Premier League | 2 |
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| 2022-23 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2022 | West Ham United v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Jan 2022 | West Ham United v Leeds United | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 12 Feb 2022 | Everton v Leeds United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2022 | Leeds United v Barnsley | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 09 Nov 2022 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.