Jesper Mathisen

Jesper Mathisen

Jesper Mathisen play against Mjøndalen IF, May 2012.
Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-03-17) 17 March 1987 (age 30)
Place of birth	Kristiansand, Norway
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2015	IK Start	144	(10)
2005	→ Bryne (loan)	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 May 2015.

Jesper Mathisen (born 17 March 1987) is a former Norwegian football player. Originally a striker, who reverted to being a defender. He has been on the first team since 2004, but only in the 2008 season has he been getting significant playing time, though as of September 2008 not yet scored any goals. He did better for youth specific national teams, and in 2005 scored four goals against Malta on the U-18 team.

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