Jesper Mathisen

Jesper Mathisen (born 17 March 1987) is a former Norwegian football player. Originally a striker, he converted to being a defender.[1] He has been on the first team since 2004, but only in the 2008 season has he been getting significant playing time He did better for youth specific national teams, and in 2005 scored four goals against Malta on the U-18 team.[2][3]

Jesper Mathisen
Jesper Mathisen play against Mjøndalen IF, May 2012.
Personal information
Full name Jesper Aleksander Mathisen
Date of birth (1987-03-17) 17 March 1987
Place of birth Kristiansand, Norway
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2015 IK Start 144 (10)
2005 → Bryne (loan) 2 (0)
National team
2003 Norway U16 8 (4)
2004 Norway U17 6 (4)
2004–2005 Norway U18 10 (6)
2005–2006 Norway U19 12 (2)
2005–2007 Norway U21 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 May 2015

Jesper Mathisen is the son of footballer Svein "Matta" Mathisen, who is often referred to as a legendary Start player.[2]

Career statistics
Club Season Division League Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2004 Start 1. divisjon 200020
2005 Bryne 2000100
2005 Start Tippeligaen 201030
2006 201030
2007 200020
2008 1. divisjon 24111252
2009 Tippeligaen 17020190
2010 19251243
2011 24152293
2012 1. divisjon 25430284
2013 Tippeligaen 23200232
2014 400040
2015 000000
Career Total 1461018416414

References
  1. Jørgensen, Pål W. (2008-09-18). "- Jeg skal bli fast på laget" (in Norwegian). Fædrelandsvennen. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
  2. Stensås, Christer (2005-11-02). "Fire mål av "Matta junior"" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
  3. Jesper Mathisen at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
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