Eivind Eriksen

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Eivind Eriksen (born 28 February 1973) is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a forward and sometimes as a midfielder. He was born in Mehamn, Norway.

Eriksen began his senior career with Hamarkameratene in 1996 but did not play in the league. He then joined Nordkinn FK later in 1996, making five league appearances. In 1997 he moved to Hammerfest FK, where he had a standout season in 1997, scoring a record 40 goals. In 1999 he signed for Bodø/Glimt, where he scored his first Tippeligaen goal on 10 April 1999 in a 1–1 draw with Vålerenga, and he stayed with Bodø/Glimt in the top division for three seasons, totaling seven goals in 63 league games. In early 2002 he moved to Hønefoss in the Norwegian First Division. He made his debut for Hønefoss on 14 April 2002 against Åsane and scored his first league goal for the club on 21 April 2002 versus Skeid. He went on to play 33 league games and score eight goals for Hønefoss over three seasons. In 2005 he returned to Hammerfest FK, then spent two seasons with Åmot before retiring from professional football.