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Håkon Evjen
Håkon Evjen
Håkon Evjen is a Norwegian professional footballer born on 14 February 2000 in Norway. He currently plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien club Bodø/Glimt.
Evjen began his career with FK Mjølner, his hometown club, before moving to Bodø / Glimt with his brother in 2016. During his time at Bodø/Glimt, Evjen represented the national under-17 team at the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
In August 2017, Bodø/Glimt secured a crucial away win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League, with Evjen scoring his first goal in the competition. This victory helped his club progress to the round of 16. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Evjen was awarded the Eliteserien Young Player of the Year award for 2019.
Evjen's impressive performances have attracted attention from European clubs, and he joined AZ Alkmaar in a deal worth €2.5 million. During his time at AZ Alkmaar, Evjen scored several important goals, including a double against Strømsgodset IF, which contributed to his team's victory.
In addition to his club career, Håkon Evjen has also represented the Norwegian national team in various youth competitions. However, it appears that he is currently playing for Brøndby IF, a Danish club, having joined them during the winter mercato.
Evjen began his professional career with FK Mjølner, competing in 25 games across all competitions, mostly in the third division championship. He later signed his first professional contract with Bodø/Glimt and made his debut for the club against FK Jerv in a second-division match. The team went on to win four goals without conceding any, securing promotion to the next level.
Evjen's breakthrough season came when he scored several crucial goals for Bodø/Glimt, including a double against Strømsgodset IF, which contributed to his team's victory. His performances earned him recognition as both the best young player and best player of the year in 2019.
Despite his success at club level, Evjen has not yet established himself as an international player for Norway. However, he remains a promising talent in Norwegian football, with his impressive skills and goalscoring ability making him a valuable asset to Bodø/Glimt