Frode Eike Hansen (born September 4, 1972 in Stavanger), is a former Norwegian professional footballer who played for Mosterøy, Vidar, Viking and Lyn. Hansen was above all a determined player and a strong tackler who gained a reputation as a no nonsense defender. He made his debut in the Norwegian Premier League for Viking in 1998, playing a total of 163 games in the Norwegian top flight for Viking and Lyn.[1][2] His most notable achievements were the UEFA Cup first round matches against Sporting Lisboa in 1999, where Viking won 3-1 on aggregate.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frode Eike Hansen | ||
| Date of birth | (1972-09-04) September 4, 1972 (age 49) | ||
| Place of birth | Stavanger, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 0000–1997 | Vidar | ||
| 1998–2000 | Viking | 51 | (4) |
| 2001–2003 | Lyn | 54 | (3) |
| 2003–2005 | Viking | 58 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hansen rose to fame towards the end of his career, when he moved from being a hard-working, but underestimated defender to being recognised as one of the most important players in the Viking team. He was also forwarded by team mate Egil Østenstad as a player who ought to get more press due to his allegedly knowing more about wine and beer than any other Norwegian footballer and thus being the quintessential bohemian.[citation needed]