Full name Erik Bjornstad Hagen Years Team Height 1.87 m | Number 14 Role Football player Name Erik Hagen | |
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Date of birth (1975-07-20) 20 July 1975 (age 40) | ||
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Erik "Panzer" Hagen (born 20 July 1975 in Veme) is a Norwegian football player who plays as a centre-back.
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Club
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
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.
Club
As of match played 28 November 2010International
Statistics accurate as of match played 21 November 2007
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.