Kristian Hansen (handballer)

Kristian Hansen
Personal information
Born 1973 (age 52–53)
Sandefjord, Nnorway
Nationality Norwegian
Playing position Centre back
Senior clubs
Years Team
1991-2004
Runar Sandefjord
2004-2008
Nøtterøy Håndball
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995-2001
Norway 57 (62)

Kristian Hansen is a Norwegian handball player.

He made his debut on the Norwegian national team in 1995, and played 57 matches for the national team between 1995 and 2001.[1] He competed at the 1997 World Men's Handball Championship, and again at the 2001 World Men's Handball Championship.

He played for Runar Sandefjord for 13 seasons, and was the captain of the team.[2] He has held several club records, including most matches, most goals and most assists.[2] In 2025 Tobias Rivesjø overtook his record for most goals at the club.[3] During his time at the club he won 3 cups and 4 league titles. Afterwards he played for Nøtterøy Håndball for four seasons.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Landskampstatistikk. Totaloversikt for Hansen, Kristian" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Handball Federation. Archived from the original on 23 December 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "«Gamle» helter – Kristian Hansen" (in Norwegian). Runar Håndball. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Statistikk etter seieren i Kristiansand" (in Norwegian). Runar Sandefjord. 20 December 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2026.