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Häcken has signed Simen Hestnes on a free transfer. This comes after Silas Andersen left the club for Sporting.
Who is Simen Hestnes?
Simen Hestnes is a 30-year-old midfielder from Norway. He has experience from Norwegian and American leagues.
Why did Häcken sign Hestnes?
Häcken's football director Martin Ericsson says that Hestnes is an all-round midfielder with great work capacity.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Former club | KFUM Oslo |
Hestnes has had a central role in KFUM Oslo's journey to the Eliteserien and their establishment there.
What is Häcken's current situation?
Häcken is currently second in Allsvenskan with 64 points, two points ahead of Hammarby FF. The club has had a strong season and the signing of Hestnes could be a step in the right direction.
Häcken also has an impressive goal difference of +69, with 86 goals scored and 17 goals conceded. It is one of the best goal differences in the league right now.
Current standings
Häcken is 2 points clear of Hammarby FF, with a league standing of 1st in Damallsvenskan, 64 pts, 21W-1D-4L from 26 games, recent form WWWWW.
