E. Hestad — season analysis
Eirik Hestad (Norway), aged 30, runs the midfield for Molde (Eliteserien) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work.
His ledger reads 8 goals plus 2 assists from 16 matches, 10 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,161 minutes on the pitch, or 0.62 goals per 90 minutes and 0.78 goal involvements per 90. He has started 14 of those matches. Those 8 goals place him #6 in the Eliteserien scoring charts on this site.
From 23 shots, 52% on target, his shot conversion is 35%. On the creative side he has produced 30 key passes while completing 84% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 20 tackles and 6 interceptions, winning 60% of his duels.
1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 7 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 11 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.